Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment

Title: Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives & Assessment

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel services, student development, counseling or a related field required with several years of experience, post-master’s experience in housing/residence life.
• An understanding of student development and residential curriculum in a college/university setting.
• In-depth knowledge of higher education assessment, evaluation, and data analysis.
• Ability to perform qualitative and quantitative research.
• Demonstrated competence in staff supervision, training and evaluation, residence hall management, and community development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, university administrators and external constituencies including parents.
• Record of collaborating with a variety of organizations on complex tasks and projects.
• Ability to work autonomously in a team environment; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and possess strong organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to student academic success and providing a student-centered approach throughout the residential experience.
• Considerable experience in academic initiatives, including academic support services in residence halls, living-learning communities, and/or academic intervention.
• Considerable experience with developing assessment plans, reports, and evaluation activities to implement evidence-based best practices.