Assessment Coordinator Position Announcement
The University of Iowa College of Education

As part of its continuous quality efforts, The College of Education at the University of Iowa seeks highly-qualified candidates for the position of Assessment Coordinator.  The Coordinator will work directly with faculty and staff members, and the College’s leadership team, to develop customized processes for data collection and utilization that enable programs to better measure and document students’ learning and development.  The College of Education houses many programs with diverse accreditation requirements and seeks a professional with strong communication skills and broad assessment experiences.  The Coordinator may be eligible for a faculty appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Educational Research, Assessment, Measurement and Statistics, Instructional Design, or a closely related field, or combination of education and experience that demonstrate the candidate meets the qualifications for this position.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse assessment methods (typical experience 3 – 5 years).
• Demonstrated experience with organization-level continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of assessment systems and reporting. 
• Experience collaborating on and providing leadership for projects.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment.
• Experience with accreditation and certification procedures preferably for Education programs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Doctorate in Higher Education, Educational Research, Assessment, Measurement and Statistics, Instructional Design, or closely related field.
• Experience working in a college or university.

Applications: To apply, visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. Reference req#71196.  Application review will begin on July 1, 2017.

About the College

The College of Education is composed of more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.  Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders, scholars, and innovators in their fields.  Our College is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning.  The College’s Strategic Plan centers our faculty, staff, and students around four priorities: student success, building knowledge and practice, innovating new frontiers, and creating better futures for Iowans.

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is world-renowned for its commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities.  UI has been a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899 and the Association of American Universities since 1909.  UI ranks #33 among the nation’s 629 public universities (U.  S.   News & World Report).  More than 33,000 students earn bachelor’s, graduate, and professional degrees from UI’s 12 colleges.   

UI is located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities.  With 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds.  Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding affordable health care, excellent libraries and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown.  Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis/St. Paul are a short car or bus trip away, and nearby Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) connects travelers to the world.  The relationship between Iowa City and the UI is very cooperative and supportive. Visit the University Build A Career / Build A Life website for more information:  https://worklife.uiowa.edu/  The University of Iowa is a member of HERC, the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.