Quality Assurance & Institutional Effectiveness
Data Analyst - Assessment and Evaluation
Administrative
Type
FT
Qualifications
Experience
Assessment and Evaluation
Department
Graduation in relevant field
Manager
Reporting to
2 years
License
NA
Knowledge
Data Management, analytical skill,
FT/PT
Skills
Problem solving, tiem management, analytical, dashboard skill
Responsibilities
Data Collection:
Design and implement data collection processes for assessments, evaluations, and surveys.
Collaborate with relevant departments to gather relevant data, ensuring data quality and integrity.
Data Analysis:
Analyze assessment and evaluation data using statistical methods and data analysis tools.
Identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement based on the analysis.
Report Generation:
Prepare reports summarizing assessment and evaluation findings.
Present data-driven insights to stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and accrediting bodies.
Dashboard Development:
Create and maintain dashboards that visually represent assessment and evaluation metrics.
Provide user-friendly tools for stakeholders to access and interpret data.
Benchmarking:
Conduct benchmarking analyses to compare institutional performance against industry standards or peer institutions.
Identify areas where the university excels and areas for improvement based on benchmarking data.
Assessment Tool Development:
Assist in the development and refinement of assessment tools, surveys, and instruments.
Ensure that assessment instruments align with learning outcomes and institutional goals.
Data Interpretation:
Collaborate with academic and administrative units to interpret assessment data in the context of programmatic and institutional goals.
Provide insights to support evidence-based decision-making.
Quality Assurance:
Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of assessment data.
Conduct regular checks to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
Survey Design:
Collaborate with stakeholders to design and administer surveys related to academic programs, student experiences, and institutional effectiveness.
Analyze survey data to derive meaningful conclusions.
Data Privacy and Compliance:
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and university policies.
Implement protocols to safeguard sensitive information during data analysis and reporting.
Training and Support:
Provide training to faculty and staff on assessment and evaluation processes.
Offer support for understanding and utilizing assessment data for continuous improvement.
Collaboration with Accreditation Processes:
Support accreditation processes by providing data and evidence of institutional effectiveness.
Collaborate with accreditation teams to address data-related requirements.
Strategic Planning:
Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing data-driven insights that inform the development and revision of institutional goals.
Align assessment efforts with the university's strategic objectives.
Continuous Improvement:
Recommend improvements to assessment processes based on ongoing analysis and feedback.
Participate in discussions on refining assessment strategies for continuous improvement.
Communication:
Communicate assessment findings and recommendations effectively to diverse stakeholders.
Facilitate discussions on how assessment data can inform changes and improvements.