Associate Dean, Assessments

Summary

Join Walden University as the Associate Dean for Assessment, reporting to the Director of Academic Success. This pivotal role focuses on managing university-wide assessment activities, primarily supporting healthcare programs. You will lead the development and implementation of assessment processes, create curriculum alignment maps, and develop data-informed improvement plans. Collaboration with various stakeholders is key, as is facilitating faculty professional development. The position requires a Master's degree (PhD preferred) and significant experience in assessment and higher education.

Requirements

• Master's or Higher degree; PhD preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and assessing student learning and facilitating university assessment processes
• Experience in curriculum mapping, development, and integration of assessment tools
• Proven ability to plan and execute actions to accomplish high-level goals
• Experience developing college-level courses, constructing rubrics, and interpreting aggregated student data
• Excellent collaboration and engagement skills in a remote work environment
• Adaptability with frequent change and new initiatives
• Experience in training faculty and academic leadership on assessment and outcomes data
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Strong skills in using design thinking, data visualizations, and data storytelling to inform strategic decisions
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make data-driven recommendations
• Familiarity with the Higher Learning Commission or other institutional accrediting agencies
• Ability to influence without formal authority

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of assessment items and processes for academic programs and university initiatives
• Create and manage curriculum alignment maps and track learning outcomes assessment plans
• Develop data-informed continuous improvement action plans for program and the university
• Support data requests from academic programs and university leadership
• Monitor programmatic changes in compliance with HLC and DOE expectations
• Oversee academic program self-reviews and accreditation self-studies focusing on data analysis and continuous improvement
• Facilitate professional development for faculty and academic leadership on assessment processes and best practices
• Support various assessment needs and projects across the university

Preferred Qualifications

PhD

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