Assessment Specialist

Position Summary

The Office of Assessment and Effectiveness at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full‑time (1.0 FTE), benefit‑eligible position of Assessment Specialist.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values‑driven work environment.

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The Assessment Specialist, reporting to the Associate Dean of Assessment, plays a vital role in designing, implementing, and managing assessment activities that drive program improvements and enhance student success. This position supports best practices in assessment across the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU), encompassing True North Journey Operations, the Curricular Approach for the co‑curriculum, and academic programs.

The Assessment Specialist facilitates the development of meaningful assessment frameworks, analyzes outcomes data to identify strengths and opportunities for growth, and collaborates with program leaders to implement evidence‑based improvements that enhance the student experience. This role will also provide essential support for data analysis, the creation of assessment reports, supporting professional development in assessment on campus, Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation processes, and other program compliance and accreditation needs as required.

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision‑making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

• Assessment Management and Implementation (75%)
  • Facilitate the implementation of program assessment.
  • Manage assessment schedules.
  • Design valid and reliable assessment instruments aligned with program learning outcomes.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Facilitate action planning sessions with stakeholders to translate assessment findings into concrete improvement strategies.
  • Write assessment reports.
  • Coordinate program review processes.
  • Support program‑specific accreditation processes.
• Collaboration & Compliance (25%)
  • Engage in assessment outreach and education to promote high quality assessment and program review activities.
  • Use assessment results to inform and implement programming and assessment to improve student outcomes.
  • Serve as partner in institutional data governance efforts.
  • Serve as Provost's/Associate Dean's designee on relevant committees as needed.
  • Support institutional compliance activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in educational research and assessment or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience implementing and/or managing data and/or assessment at the program and/or institutional level.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s Curricular Approach for assessing beyond the classroom experiences.
• Demonstrated skill in designing assessment instruments and…