Director of Assessment

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

5d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Director of Assessment provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College of Education’s assessment systems. This role leads the development of authentic assessment practices that capture meaningful evidence of student learning, program effectiveness, and workforce readiness across undergraduate, graduate, and educator preparation programs. Working collaboratively with faculty, program leaders, and college administration, the Director integrates assessment processes with data analytics to support evidence-based program review, accreditation compliance, and strategic decision-making. The position oversees the collection, validation, and interpretation of assessment data and develops clear data visualizations and dashboards that enable faculty and leadership to monitor outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and document impact. The Director ensures alignment of assessment practices with university priorities, state and national accountability requirements, and accreditation standards. Through consultation, training, and technical support, the Director helps faculty embed authentic assessments within courses and programs, translating complex data into actionable insights that strengthen teaching, learning, and program quality. This position plays a critical role in advancing a culture of continuous improvement by connecting authentic assessment, data visualization, and program evaluation to inform strategic planning and institutional effectiveness. It reports directly to the Associate Dean for Student Success and Decision Support.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Measurement, Quantitative Research, Higher Education, or related field; Doctorate preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in academic assessment, institutional research, or analytics roles.
Expertise in applied statistics, data visualization, and educational analytics.
Proficiency with modern data systems and visualization platforms (e.g., SPSS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau).
Demonstrated success in managing digital assessment platforms and accreditation processes.
Knowledge of higher education curricular structures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting educator preparation programs and accreditation (e.g., CAEP, Florida DOE).
Familiarity with AAU priorities related to student success, data transparency, and continuous improvement.
Background in predictive analytics or learning analytics for student achievement and equity.
Experience in a large, multi-campus university with centralized data structures.

Responsibilities

Strategic Assessment Leadership Lead the design and implementation of data-driven assessment systems for academic and co-curricular programs.
Align assessment with university-wide metrics, AAU benchmarks, and accreditation standards (e.g., SACSCOC/HLC, CAEP).
Ensure assessment practices promote continuous improvement, equity, and accountability.
Quantitative Analysis and Reporting Apply advanced quantitative methods to measure learning outcomes, course performance, and institutional effectiveness.
Conduct statistical analysis of student success indicators (retention, progression, completion, licensure, and placement).
Create dynamic, interactive dashboards using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or other visualization tools.
Develop predictive models and benchmark analyses to support planning and intervention strategies.
Digital Systems and Data Management Manage and optimize modern assessment technologies (e.g., Watermark, AEFIS, Canvas Outcomes, Qualtrics).
Design digital workflows for assessment data collection, rubric scoring, and automated reporting.
Ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility through effective systems integration and documentation.
Collaboration and Capacity Building Partner with faculty, department chairs, and academic leaders to build a culture of evidence-based practice.
Provide professional development on digital assessment tools, data interpretation, and actionable use of results.
Serve as a key connector between academic units and USF’s Office of Decision Support.