Director of Academic Quality and Assessment

Director of Academic Quality and Assessment

Post University is currently accepting applications for the role of Director of Academic Quality and Assessment to join our growing team.

Post Makes It Personal

Post University is focused on providing the personal guidance and support students need to succeed in their studies, personal lives, their careers, and beyond. From academics to athletics, online options to on-campus classes, and career-building degree programs to micro-credential opportunities, we do everything we can to make students’ educational experience amazing.

Founded in 1890. For more than 130 years, Post has focused on student success. That focus enables us to change with the times, providing state of the art and innovative learning experiences for our students. Over 25 years ago, Post University was a pioneer in the development of online education in Connecticut, and among the first in the nation. Post University currently offers the opportunity to work remotely in the following states:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and District of Columbia.

Four Schools, One Purpose. Post offers four schools and colleges to help you achieve career readiness and personal fulfillment:

• American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences
• John P. Burke School of Public Service and Education
• School of Arts & Sciences

Welcoming Community. Post’s Residential Campus is located in Waterbury, Connecticut, on 58 beautiful acres in the heart of New England. We are proud to offer the programs, athletics, and academic support you would find at an elite school, as well as the dynamic culture and welcoming feel of a tight-knit community. We are also proud to offer many of the same advantages – academic support, learning flexibility, and a welcoming community-online as well.

POSITION SUMMARY
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The Director of Academic Quality and Assessment leads institutional efforts to foster continuous improvement in academic quality through comprehensive assessment, data analysis, and strategic planning initiatives. This position serves as the primary liaison for student learning outcomes assessment, program evaluation, and institutional effectiveness while supporting evidence-based decision-making across academic programs. The Director collaborates closely with program chairs, faculty, and administrative leaders to ensure alignment with institutional mission and accreditation standards.

Essential
Accountabilities:

Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment

• Consult with Program Chairs on assessment questions, issues, and concerns related to student learning outcomes
• Support assessment activities and comprehensive program reviews across all academic programs
• Maintain and enhance the Learning Outcomes Dashboard, ensuring timely data uploads and system functionality
• Provide survey support and technical assistance for assessment-related initiatives
• Lead the implementation of assessment frameworks and methodologies to measure student success outcomes

General Education and Curriculum Support

• Collaborate with the Director of General Education to implement revised learning outcomes and assessment strategies
• Develop and implement rubrics leveraging AAC&U standards and best practices
• Plan and coordinate data collection for both existing and revised learning outcomes
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to support curriculum improvements and pedagogical enhancements
• Support First Year Experience (FYE) initiatives through data collection, analysis, and strategic consultation

Program Development and Enhancement

• Lead the Program Summit initiative, working with every program chair to complete comprehensive program visualization processes
• Guide programs through major developmental steps including visualization mapping, program outcomes alignment, rubric development, and curriculum (IRMA) mapping
• Support program chairs in establishing clear pathways for student success and program effectiveness
• Facilitate cross-program collaboration and best practice sharing

Survey Administration and Data Management

• Administer and manage End of Course Surveys for all terms/semesters, including data upload and dashboard maintenance
• Coordinate Alumni Survey administration every six months, including comprehensive data analysis and reporting
• Oversee yearly external survey initiatives including RNL (PSOL & SSI) and NSSE surveys, alternating administration schedules
• Collect population files, coordinate vendor relationships, and provide detailed analysis when results become available
• Develop and maintain Graduation Application Employment Questions…