Assessment Coordinator

Summary

Join Walden University's College of Nursing as an Assessment Coordinator and play a vital role in developing, implementing, and evaluating student learning assessment plans. You will lead data collection, facilitate assessment committees, and collaborate with faculty and leadership to improve student learning and program outcomes. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience in assessment processes, and excellent communication abilities. You will serve as a liaison between the college and other departments, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development and contributes to Walden University's mission of social change. The salary range is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree; doctoral degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development and assessment of student learning, program outcomes, and facilitating assessment processes
• Experience developing college-level courses, constructing rubrics, and interpreting student and faculty data
• Candidates should possess experience in curriculum mapping, and the development and integration of assessment tools
• Strong skills in using data visualization and data storytelling to inform decisions
• Ability to provide leadership and support in program assessment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a remote work environment
• Commitment to the goals of diversity and social change; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and PowerBI
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to participate in national faculty meetings and other work-related travel

Responsibilities

• Facilitate or lead the collection of data related to student learning outcomes, program outcomes, faculty teaching performance, and other as needed
• Lead program/College assessment committee or working group
• Develop, implement, and revise the college assessment plan in collaboration with college leadership
• Prepare assessment sections of accreditation-related reports
• Provide professional development for faculty and academic leadership on assessment processes and best practices
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including deans, associate deans, directors, faculty, and others to support assessment processes and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with programs regarding student and program learning outcomes and assessment information included in curriculum proposals and/or revisions prior to college and university curriculum and policy committees (CAP and UCAP)
• Collaborate with program faculty and leadership to develop and evaluate the annual targets and benchmarks related to program metrics (e.g., retention and completion)
• Collaborate with programs to complete annual program learning outcomes assessment (APLO)
• Engage program leadership and faculty in assessment activities
• Serve as an assessment resource and mentor to all leadership and faculty within the College of Nursing
• Serve as the first-level reviewer for all assessment plans
• Serve as the liaison between the College of Nursing and University Assessment teams
• Assist with designing and administering surveys as needed
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing assessment data, identifying trends, and developing improvement initiatives
• Assist with coordination of the University Assessment Plan and the College of Nursing Quality Improvement Plan (CONQIP)
• Assist with Commission on Collegiate Nursing (CCNE) accreditation documentation and data collection
• Assist with production of the Annual Report for each of the programs
• Assist with coordination and communication of assessment in program review
• May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
• Serve on faculty governance or academic policy committees
• Participate in other ways to strengthen the academic reputation of Walden University
• Support coordination of Assessment Committee activities
• Serve on the University Assessment Working Group as needed
• Assist with College of Nursing rubric creation and updates as needed
• Comply with all policies and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nursing program assessment and CCNE accreditation
• Teaching experience in higher education, preferably in nursing or a health-related program with accreditation
• Experience in training faculty and academic leadership on assessment processes and outcomes data
• Experience with distance learning

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual incentive program