Director, Planning and Assessment

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ February 4th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Director, Planning and Assessment. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the Planning & Assessment office within the Division of Student Affairs, managing staff and developing programs aligned with strategic goals. The Director leads assessment initiatives, coordinates special projects, and supports division-wide strategies to enhance student success.

Highlights

Lead the Planning & Assessment Workgroup and provide assessment education within Student Affairs.
Coordinate program reviews and collaborative assessments across departments.
Develop and implement professional development and assessment programs for staff.
Manage special projects and prepare divisional and institutional effectiveness reports.
Supervise an Assistant Director, graduate assistant, and student workers.
Utilize software including Microsoft Office Suite, statistical packages (Jamovi, SPSS, Stata), and dashboard tools like Microsoft Power BI.
Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree, five years of relevant university experience, and supervisory experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate in Higher Education or related fields, knowledge of ACPA/NASPA competencies and CAS Standards, and experience promoting student success programs.
Collaborate with campus research departments to advance strategic objectives.
Salary Grade 16 with compensation determined by the hiring department; detailed salary structures are available publicly.