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University of Notre Dame is hiring an Associate Director, Data and Assessment. The role provides scientific and operational leadership for the data systems and assessment tools behind Tutor-ND, the Institute for Educational Initiatives' research-based tutoring program, and related research projects in its new Center for Educational Research and Action. The associate director works with faculty, tutors, and learning design team leads to make sure the data collected and the literacy and numeracy assessments used accurately reflect student learning and program impact.

Highlights

Develop and maintain the core data systems for Tutor-ND and affiliated research initiatives, including relational databases for reporting and analysis.
Design data collection tools for tutors and learning design team leads and make sure data is entered accurately.
Collaborate with faculty and research trainees to refine research proposals so they hold up methodologically and fit grant commitments, partner priorities, and human subjects protections.
Contribute to internal and external program evaluation reports and future grant proposals.
Evaluate and select evidence-based literacy and numeracy assessments, and develop standardized protocols, training materials, and procedures for monitoring reliability and fidelity.
Train and support learning design team leads and assessment specialists throughout the semester in administering screeners, daily formative assessments, and progress monitoring measures.
Manage, train, observe, and mentor staff and research trainees, guiding them in matching research questions to data sources and preparing cleaned datasets for analysis and reporting.
Master's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, educational measurement, or data science, with professional experience in data analysis, educational research, or assessment.
Proficiency with Google Suite and relational databases, and experience preparing and integrating complex data from multiple sources.
Preferred: a Ph.D., two or more years of experience, experience teaching or tutoring children and supervising university research assistants, grant-funded research experience, and familiarity with Airtable; this is a fully onsite, full-time position.

Associate Director, Data and Assessment Full Description

Inst for Educational Initiatives, VP & Assoc Prov-Teaching & Learning

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Full-time

At the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Educational Initiatives (IEI), research and evidence-based practice come together to transform educational outcomes for students and communities. Within the Institute, Tutor-ND plays a vital role in building capacity for high-impact tutoring grounded in cognitive science. From supporting local schools during the school day to equipping community partners, training school staff, and sharing evidence-based resources with families, Tutor-ND expands high-quality educational opportunities for children.

We are seeking an Associate Director to provide scientific and operational leadership for the data infrastructure and assessment systems supporting Tutor-ND and related research initiatives. Housed within the Institute’s new Center for Educational Research and Action (Era), this role ensures our data collection tools are robust and our assessment measures accurately capture student learning and program impact. If you are passionate about applying cognitive science, quantitative rigor, and structured data systems to advance educational opportunities, we invite you to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

Research Data Infrastructure and Scientific Oversight

Develop and maintain core data systems for Tutor-ND and affiliated research initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty and research trainees to review and refine research proposals, ensuring methodological rigor and alignment with Era's mission, grant commitments, partner priorities, and human subjects protections.
Design efficient data collection tools for tutors and learning design team leads, ensure accurate data entry, and construct relational databases for effective reporting and analysis.
Serve as a key contributor to internal and external program evaluation reports as well as future grant proposals to further Tutor-ND's mission.

Assessment Coordination and Management

Provide scientific and operational oversight of assessment systems across Tutor-ND and affiliated research projects.
Evaluate and select evidence-based assessments focusing on literacy and numeracy skills.
Develop standardized assessment protocols, training materials, and procedures for monitoring reliability and fidelity.
Ensure all learning design team leads and assessment specialists are properly trained to administer screeners, daily formative assessments, and progress monitoring measures.
Provide ongoing support to learning design team leads throughout the semester to ensure assessment and programmatic data integrity.

Research Trainee Supervision and Mentorship

Manage, train, observe, and mentor staff and research trainees, expanding their expertise in literacy and numeracy skill assessment.
Guide trainees in clarifying research questions and matching them to appropriate data sources.
Prepare and provide cleaned datasets for research, analysis, and reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum

An earned Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Educational Measurement, or Data Science
Professional experience in data analysis, educational research, assessment, or a related field.
Demonstrated proficiency with technology and computer applications, especially Google Suite and relational databases.
Experience preparing and integrating complex data from multiple sources.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical data practices.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in the United States, now or in the future, without visa sponsorship

Preferred

A Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Educational Measurement, or Data Science
2 or more years of experience in data analysis, educational research, assessment, or a related field.
Experience teaching, tutoring, or working directly with children in instructional settings.
Experience mentoring, training, and supervising undergraduate or graduate research assistants in a university research setting.
Experience contributing to grant proposals, managing grant-funded research projects, and preparing reports for schools and funding agencies.
Strong familiarity with Airtable

Additional Information

Deadline to Apply (subject to change): Friday, December 4th, 2026

Please include a cover letter for full consideration of your application

Please note: this is a fully onsite position

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

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