Program Assessment Specialist, A&S Office of Undergraduate Education

The A&S Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) is responsible for the undergraduate experience in the UVA College of Arts & Sciences. In addition to overseeing student advising and enrollment, OUE partners with other A&S departments and units to ensure an excellent academic experience for our undergraduate students. OUE also represents and advocates for the undergraduate experience in A&S and across the university.

The Undergraduate College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Program Assessment Specialist. This position will support the Assistant Director of Strategic Academic Support and Assessment to lead and coordinate assessment activities that strengthen undergraduate education across the UVA College of Arts & Sciences. The specialist will manage General Education and program-level learning outcomes assessment, collaborate with faculty and departments to design and analyze assessment processes, and synthesize findings to inform curriculum and program improvement. This role also supports accreditation reporting and develops tools, resources, and workshops to promote effective assessment practices across the College.

Responsibilities

General Education Assessment

• Manages General Education assessment activities within the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Collaborates with faculty and institutional partners to design, collect, analyze, and report General Education assessment data.

Undergraduate Program Assessment

• Oversees quality and consistency of program-level assessment across all undergraduate departments.
• Advises departments on best practices, offering high-touch support, guidance, and review for meaningful assessment.
• Develops and shares workshops, templates, and other tools to promote effective learning outcomes assessment.

Functional Unit Assessment & Survey Research

• Conducts and supports assessment projects for OUE initiatives and other A&S functional or administrative units.
• Encourages consistent, evidence-based assessment practices across academic and administrative areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant professional experience required, including assessment, institutional research, using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS) and survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), student learning outcomes assessment principles/processes, or related work

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Psychology, or related field
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in learning outcomes assessment or institutional effectiveness, preferably in higher education
• Assessment Design & Reporting: Proven expertise in designing, analyzing, synthesizing, and communicating learning outcomes data using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and familiarity with regional accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC).
• Curriculum & Faculty Development: Demonstrated ability to promote effective assessment practices by developing and delivering faculty workshops, creating practical resources (templates, rubrics), and integrating assessment through curriculum mapping and program review processes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent project management, communication, and reporting skills including tailoring information for diverse audiences coupled with experience working collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty in a service-oriented mindset.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

• The anticipated hiring range is $70,000 -$80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule that includes several in-person meetings and working sessions each month, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after January 12, 2026. Preference will be given to those who apply by the review date.

Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number

R0078820. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact Brian Paljug, bjp4qd@virginia.eduFor questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, unw5dq@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.