Description

Position Overview

The Student Affairs Assessment Coordinator is an unclassified position in the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs. The coordinator partners across all Student Affairs departments to advance a culture of assessment and evidence with the goal of enhancing programmatic/operational outcomes and student learning in alignment with strategic priorities. The individual will enhance Student Affairs' effectiveness by coordinating, developing, implementing, and managing assessment, evaluation, and planning processes; and by providing data analysis, program assessment, and support for all departments. This position requires a willingness to work with other campus partners and an ability to effectively interact with students, parents, and other community constituents.

Student Affairs is the University's student services organization and provides services and programs that assist students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Student Affairs coordinates the development of these services and programs and serves as an advocate for student needs across the University community.

Job Description

60% Assessment Planning and Coordination

• Leads the design, implementation and coordination of assessment plans across Student Affairs departments.
• Collaborates with departments to develop learning outcomes and measurable goals.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in Student Affairs' practices, policies, and procedures and recommends changes based on assessment findings.
• Designs and implements methods for tracking and managing a wide range of initiatives, priorities, and deliverables.
• Develops and maintains an annual assessment calendar.
• Updates the content of the Student Affairs Assessment website.
• Collaborates with Analytics, Institutional Research, & Effectiveness (AIRE), Academic Success, and other agencies on shared projects, initiatives, and accreditation efforts.

25% Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• Collaborates with Student Affairs Communications on the planning, development, and completion of the Student Affairs Annual Impact Report.
• Gathers data and strategic information that assists with programmatic assessment, strategic planning, and exploration and development of future Student Affairs priorities.
• Develops standardized templates, policies, and procedures for internal and external reporting.
• Assists with data analysis and presentation of assessment projects regularly conducted across Student Affairs departments.
• Communicates progress via reports and presentations to internal and external audiences.

10% Consultation and Capacity Building

• Provides training and consultation to staff on assessment methods and processes, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Develops resources and workshops to enhance staff assessment literacy.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in Student Affairs assessment best practices.

5% Other Related

• Represents Student Affairs and the University at national conferences and workshops as appropriate.
• Participates on relevant campus committees.
• Assumes other responsibilities as designated by the Assistant Vice Provost and Vice Provost for Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience.
2. Previous experience with assessment design, including development of learning outcomes and data collection tools, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Previous experience conducting basic data analysis, including interpreting survey results, summarizing findings, and identifying trends, as evidenced in application materials.
4. Computer skills in a PC/Windows environment, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as demonstrated by application materials and previous experience.
5. Previous work experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, as demonstrated by application materials and previous experience.
6. Previous work experience that required excellent written communication and organizational skills, as demonstrated by application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, October 20, 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.