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Assessment Coordinator

Requisition ID: 2024-7762

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Engineering Department: ASPIRE Engineering Research Center Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The ASPIRE NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) at Utah State University (USU) has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Assessment Coordinator (Data Analyst III) to join our team. The Assessment Coordinator will play a pivotal role in evaluating the effectiveness of our research initiatives, educational programs, and collaborative industry and community efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for survey methodology, administration, data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement. This role requires a combination of quantitative and qualitative skills, along with strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities Design and Perform Assessments:

• With support from an external evaluator, design assessment methods that will facilitate the continuous improvement of ASPIRE ERC outcomes including process improvements.
• Engage participants in the evaluation of their own work or the work of their peers.
• Conduct structured or semi-structured interviews with stakeholders, participants, or experts to gather in-depth qualitative data including exit interviews as participants end their engagement with the Center.
• Facilitate focus group discussions with targeted participants to explore specific topics or issues in depth.

• Systematically observe events, activities, and behaviors to gather qualitative or quantitative data. Survey Methodology and Administration:

• Design and develop surveys to collect data on various aspects of research projects, educational programs, and collaborative efforts.

• Ensure surveys adhere to best practices in survey design, including clarity, reliability, and validity.
• Coordinate the administration of surveys, including scheduling, distribution, and collection of responses.

• Implement strategies to maximize survey response rates and minimize bias. Data Analysis:

• Conduct statistical analysis of survey data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.

• Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to derive meaningful insights and actionable recommendations. Evaluation Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing assessment findings, including visualizations and narrative summaries.

• Communicate assessment and evaluation results to key constituents, including researchers, educators, and industry partners.
• Maintain accurate records of assessment activities, including survey instruments, data sets, and analysis procedures.

• Ensure compliance with relevant institutional policies, NSF requirements, regulations, and ethical guidelines for research and assessment. Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with external evaluator and internal teams to integrate assessment findings into decision-making processes and improve program outcomes.

• Evaluate ASPIRE ERC processes and suggest... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or lo cal, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).