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University of Oregon is hiring a Director of Assessment to lead divisional assessment efforts for Student Life’s programs, services, and strategic priorities. The director designs evaluations, builds data tools, and translates findings into insights that inform decision-making and demonstrate program impact on student well-being and success. The role also oversees the assessment office’s budget, systems, and annual work plan while partnering with campus offices such as Institutional Research and the Office of the Provost.

Highlights

Develops and implements a comprehensive assessment strategy for the Division of Student Life
Designs and conducts evaluations and builds data tools to inform divisional decisions
Provides guidance and training to departments and supports program review processes
Manages the assessment office’s budget, systems, and annual work plan
Partners with Institutional Research, the Office of Data Enablement, and the Office of the Provost
Serves as an active member of the Student Life Leadership Team
Requires a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field and five years of assessment or institutional research experience
Prefers a doctoral degree along with proficiency in statistical packages such as R or SRS and tools like Tableau or Power BI
Pays $90,000–$110,000 per year as a full-time, exempt Officer of Administration position

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Department Summary

The Division of Student Life creates experiences and environments where all students at the University of Oregon can learn and thrive through self-discovery, growth and connection. Student Life includes four major portfolios: the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Well-being, and Division Administration. The Office of the Vice President for Student Life provides the vision for and oversight of the Division’s departments, programs and initiatives, and its administrative staff provides key administrative, strategic, financial, human resources, assessment, communication and campus-wide student support.

Position Summary

The Director of Assessment position leads and advances divisional assessment efforts in support of Student Life’s programs, services, and strategic priorities. Serving as the division’s primary expert in assessment, the role develops and implements a comprehensive assessment strategy that informs decision-making, enhances the student experience, and demonstrates the impact of programs on student well-being, career preparation, and success. The position partners closely with divisional leadership to identify priorities, design and conduct evaluations, develop data tools, and translate findings into actionable insights. It also provides guidance and training to departments, supports program review processes, and helps communicate outcomes in collaboration with strategic communications.

In addition, the position manages the day-to-day operations of the assessment office, including budget oversight, administration of assessment systems and tools, and development of an annual work plan aligned with divisional goals. The role collaborates extensively with campus partners such as Institutional Research, the Office of Data Enablement, and the Office of the Provost, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and best practices. Exercising a high degree of independent judgment, the position influences strategic and operational decisions with division-wide impact and serves as an active member of the Student Life Leadership Team, contributing to planning, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education research, educational leadership, social sciences, statistics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years of experience in assessment, program evaluation, institutional research, educational effectiveness, or a related field in a higher education setting

Professional Competencies

Ability to translate data into useful information for a variety of audiences
Ability to use and understand data from a variety of sources with an emphasis on data accuracy and integrity
Responsible stewardship and judgment with very sensitive, confidential student and university data
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Exceptional organizational, time, and project management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities from multiple requestors, resolve problems, and determine appropriate action
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals throughout all levels of Student Life and the University at-large, and from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in higher education, student affairs, education research, educational leadership, social sciences, statistics or related field
Proficiency with statistical packages such as R or SRS and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Experience working with complex relational data sets including manipulating, merging, restructuring and analyzing data
Experience preparing reports or other briefing materials for a variety of audiences

Additional Information

FLSA Exempt: Yes. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX and other applicable laws.

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