Director, Learning Outcomes Assessment

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Provost for Learning Advancement, the Director of Learning Outcomes Assessment leads SLCC’s efforts to document student attainment of academic program learning outcomes and to build a culture in which learning outcomes data informs curricular, teaching, and assignment (re)design—all with the goal of improving student learning. The position balances accountability and reporting needs with a collaborative approach to assessment for learning. The Director of Learning Outcomes Assessment works with faculty and academic administrators to plan, design, and implement ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes for the improvement of teaching, learning and instructional programs. This effort also entails creating a system to document assessment plans, data, and results. The Director is an expert resource for curricular committees, conducts professional development on assessment, and collaborates with entities such as the ePortfolio Office, the General Education program, the Writing Across the College initiative, eLearning, the Library, Faculty Development, the Faculty Senate and others to develop a positive and systematic culture of learning outcomes assessment.
*This position is at will.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Work with faculty and academic administrators to plan, design and implement ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes for the improvement of teaching, learning and instructional programs. Write assessment reports and help departments polish their own assessment reports.
Collaborate with the ePortfolio Office, the General Education program, the Writing Across the College initiative, eLearning, the Library, Faculty Development, the Faculty Senate and other entities to ensure that SLCC has a true system of assessing for learning.
Lead SLCC’s professional development efforts related to learning outcomes assessment.
Develop and maintain a system for communication and documentation of assessment plans, data, and results.
Keep up with national and state-wide academic conversations related to learning outcomes assessment, making sure that SLCC is following—and contributing to—that conversation. .
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued
Preferred Qualifications

- 2 or more years of experience leading program or institution-level learning outcomes assessment.

Minimum Qualifications

.- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- 2 years of combined experience with assignment design, curriculum development, learning outcomes assessment, classroom research, and/or faculty professional development.
- 3 years of full-time or part-time teaching experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of current student learning outcomes assessment methodology and practices.
- Knowledge of higher education regional accreditation standards and processes.
- Understanding of national trends, issues and expectations in outcomes assessment and accountability for higher education.
- Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional research methodology.
- Understanding of curriculum development and instructional program design.
- Understanding of effective teaching and learning practices.
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective organizational, management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work with confidential information.
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a road range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Special Instructions

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Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.

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Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.