Assessment Analyst

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ October 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assessment Analyst. The role involves designing and implementing research and assessment tools to measure student learning outcomes, facilitating survey deployment, analyzing data, and preparing reports to support institutional effectiveness. The analyst collaborates with various departments to ensure accurate data collection and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Highlights

Support annual assessment reporting and coordinate the institution’s assessment cycle.
Develop and refine valid direct assessment instruments in collaboration with faculty and program leaders.
Facilitate deployment of institution-wide assessment surveys and improve response rates.
Collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and actionable insights.
Prepare and present data reports using visualization tools for decision-making.
Advise academic departments on student learning measurement practices.
Stay current with emerging trends in assessment and survey methodologies.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Statistics, or related field, and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, experience with direct assessment measures, and knowledge of accreditation processes.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills; proficiency with data analysis tools and survey platforms.