Assessment Coordinator

Assessment Coordinator

Date:
February 10, 2026

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FLSA Classification
:
Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range
:
Salary Range: $50,;
Grade:
To be determined.

Reports to
:
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment at SUNO.

Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Assessment Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the institution's academic program assessment process, including designing assessment strategies, collecting and analyzing data, generating reports, and collaborating with faculty to ensure continuous improvement of programs, all while adhering to accreditation standards and institutional goals. The Assessment Coordinator manages and coordinates the assessment process to ensure that it is effective, accurate, and aligned with institutional goals and standards.

This includes working with faculty, staff, and students to create, administer, and analyze assessments that support learning and academic progress.

In this role, the Assessment Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the institution's academic program assessment process, including designing assessment strategies, collecting and analyzing data, generating reports, and collaborating with faculty to ensure continuous improvement of programs, all while adhering to accreditation standards and institutional goals.

The Assessment Coordinator position is funded through the Title III‑B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Program, a federally funded initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Education. This position directly supports Southern University at New Orleans’ (SUNO) Title III objectives focused on strengthening academic quality, improving institutional effectiveness, and enhancing student learning outcomes through systematic assessment and continuous improvement processes.

As a Title III‑B funded position, the Assessment Coordinator is responsible for implementing approved grant objectives and ensuring that all activities supported by this role are allowable, allocable, and compliant with federal grant requirements. The position contributes to SUNO’s long‑term sustainability by strengthening assessment infrastructure, supporting accreditation and external reviews, enhancing faculty capacity in assessment best practices, and institutionalizing continuous improvement processes that persist beyond the grant funding period.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued Title III funding and demonstrated progress toward grant deliverables and institutional performance outcomes.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and faculty to develop assessment tools and resources that accurately measure student learning and performance.
• Ensure assessments are aligned with curriculum standards, learning outcomes, and instructional goals.
• Collect, organize, and analyze assessment data to evaluate student performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on assessment outcomes to academic leadership, administrators, and faculty.
• Ensure compliance with assessment policies and ethical standards, including accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty on effective assessment methods, tools, and best practices.
• Assist faculty in interpreting assessment results and making instructional adjustments based on student performance.
• Monitor the effectiveness of assessment practices and recommend improvements.
• Support accreditation and external review processes by ensuring assessments meet required standards and regulations.
• Serve…