Assistant Director of Academic Services

🇺🇸 Normal, Illinois 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K 💻 Administrator 🗓️ September 3rd, 2026

Higher Ed Assessment

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Services. Based in University Assessment Services, the role coordinates institutional and academic-program assessment initiatives through consultation, data analysis, and assessment-systems administration. The assistant director partners closely with academic and administrative units, the Office of the Provost, and other campus partners to advance assessment practices and continuous improvement.

Highlights

Coordinate assessment initiatives through consultation, data analysis, and assessment-systems administration.
Provide leadership and support for institutional assessment, academic-program assessment, and program evaluation.
Partner with academic and administrative units to develop meaningful assessment processes.
Foster a culture of evidence-informed decision making that improves student learning and institutional effectiveness.
Deliver consultation, professional development, data analytics, reporting, and technology solutions for assessment and accreditation activities.
Work alongside the Office of the Provost and other campus partners to advance continuous improvement.
Master's degree in education, psychology, research methods, or a related field, plus three or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education assessment, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and assessment tools such as Qualtrics, NVivo, or SPSS.
Base salary of $71,064 annually.