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Position Number: 5203805
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Director of Assessment and Planning

Job ID: 11310
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Vice President for Student Affairs

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $70,000 annually

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Director is involved in the strategic mission and vision of the division. The Director plays an integral role in the divisional annual reports that demonstrate a variety of high-impact experiences. The Director supports the promotion and assessment of activities, programs, and services through established learning outcomes and other metrics. The Director supports strategic initiatives of the division through project implementation and management. To be successful, the Director will need to work collaboratively with campus leaders, students, and departments throughout the University.

Essential Functions

Develop and implement a comprehensive assessment plan for the Division of Student Affairs that aligns with the university mission and strategic plan.

Create dashboards, infographics, and other data communication tools to demonstrate the impact on student success, including a divisional annual report

Manage and lead multiple strategic projects for the Division of Student Affairs to completion

Deliver results on assigned projects that demonstrate effective communication, team facilitation, problem-solving, and program success

Organize and manage accurate timelines of divisional projects, anticipating delays to ensure completion

Assist Student Affairs departments in conducting and reporting learning and program outcome evaluations

Administer, analyze, and generate reports on program initiatives and the student experience to inform Student Affairs departments, Academic Affairs partners, and campus leadership

Train Student Affairs staff to gather assessment evidence of student learning and development to improve programs and services

Lead the divisional assessment committee and yearly assessment symposium efforts

Maintain and manage Student Affairs assessment software platforms including training initiatives and accountability of use

Represent Student Affairs in University assessment initiatives, committees, etc.

Participate in University committees as appropriate

Participate in committees, trainings, and conferences hosted by industry professional organizations and UTEP

Other duties may be assigned

Comply with all federal, state, and University policies

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems

Understand and implement Student Affairs's role in accomplishing the University's mission

Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree.

and

Experience: Four (4) years of professional work experience that includes assessment and project management. A proven ability to think strategically, be organized, be innovative, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Understanding of the assessment of student services and programs in a higher education context.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of professional experience at a college or university Student Affairs department including experience with assessment and project management. Demonstrated use of Anthology platforms. Experience providing presentations in assessment and leading teams

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11310&PostingSeq=1