Assessment Specialist

Overview:

The Assessment Specialist is responsible for coordinating institutional effectiveness, assessment, and continuous improvement activities that support academic and administrative initiatives for Touro University Nevada. Reporting to the Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment for the Touro University System, the Assessment Specialist serves as the primary assessment resource for Touro University Nevada, supporting academic programs and administrative departments with outcomes assessment, data analysis, and reporting. 

 

Working collaboratively with members of the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness, the Assessment Specialist also contributes to Touro University System assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and cross-campus initiatives while maintaining primary responsibility for supporting the needs of Touro University Nevada. The position partners with campus leadership, academic programs, and administrative departments to promote meaningful assessment practices, evidence-based improvement, and a culture of continuous improvement.  

 

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

 

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and support assessment, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement activities for both Touro University Nevada as well as the Touro University System. 
2. Assist academic and administrative programs with collecting and analyzing evidence related to goals and student outcomes. 
3. Assist academic and non-academic departments with the design of assessment tools and measures. 
4. Prepares assessment reports, including statistical analyses and presentations of findings, using tabular, graphical, descriptive, and inferential statistical methods to communicate results effectively 
5. Communicate assessment progress, needs, and changes to all stakeholders as needed 
6. Support regional and specialized accreditation activities by coordinating assessment documentation and evidence. 
7. Partner with faculty, administrators, and staff to evaluate assessment results and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. 
8. Develop and maintain assessment schedules, tracking systems, templates, and supporting documentation. 
9. Provide training, consultation, and guidance on assessment methodologies, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes. 
10. Promote consistent assessment methodologies, documentation standards, accreditation practices, and continuous improvement processes across both Touro University Nevada and the Touro University System. 
11. Create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations as needed. 
12. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in Higher Education, Education, Assessment, Public Administration, Business, or a related field preferred. 

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in higher education, assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, academic administration, or a related field. 
• Experience supporting assessment planning, program review, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred. 
• Experience coordinating projects, facilitating meetings, and working collaboratively across departments. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education assessment, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, and continuous improvement practices. 
• Ability to coordinate multiple assessment initiatives while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff in a collaborative environment. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office and assessment, survey, or project management systems; experience with higher education information systems is preferred. 
• Proficiency with data analysis or visualization software preferred. 
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present assessment information to support institutional improvement.