Job Description

 

Opportunity Description

About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Position Summary
Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin: Tuesday February 20, 2024
Salary range for this position is: $82,348/yr. - $$113,719/yr.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Assessment is responsible for the college’s assessment and continuous improvement efforts by designing, evaluating, and documenting instructional and non-instructional assessment, and program reviews. The Director of Assessment will lead data training efforts as it pertains to assessment and continuous improvement. The Director of Assessment is also responsible for accreditation activities and compliance for all accrediting bodies, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), by preparing required reports, ensuring college compliance to standards, documenting changes and correspondence, and hosting site visits. This position will work to further Seattle Colleges’ antiracist efforts by providing training in strengths-based mindset and working to develop equity-focused metrics and assessment practices.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits
Application Requirements:

• Attach current resume
• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
What you will be working on:

• In coordination with the Curriculum Coordinating Council (CCC), design and implement instructional assessment methods at the course, program, and institutional level to measure the effectiveness of programs.
• In coordination with Student Services and Campus Operations, design and implement non-instructional assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of programs, services, and processes.
• Lead the college and individual units in using assessment results to guide equity-minded improvement in programs and processes.
• Maintain and build knowledge regarding antiracist practices for instruction and non-instructional assessment; and maintain knowledge regarding Guided Pathways frameworks.
• Compile and regularly disseminate results of assessment projects, including building and maintaining assessment data dashboards.
• Design and deliver employee trainings related to assessment, program review, and using data to inform continuous improvement in student success and organizational excellence, including maintaining Canvas courses that support data literacy.
• Design and lead workshops and discussions on using assessment results for continuous improvement and using data using an equity-based mindset.
• Maintain knowledge regarding the accreditation standards, policies, and processes of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), including attending relevant training offered by NWCCU.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, lead college wide accreditation efforts including planning and facilitating campus wide accreditation meetings and committees, engaging with college community on accreditation, and ensuring compliance on NWCCU standards.
• Prepare required institutional accreditation reports and documents including self-studies, evaluation committee reports, schedules of evaluations, and substantive change proposals.
• Sets strategic and tactical direction for accreditation-related projects and processes to drive quality improvement and mitigate risk.
• Audits and validates compliance with accreditation standards.
• Tracks and monitors specialized program accreditation, program licensure approval, and other required or voluntary approvals of academic programs.
• Maintain documentation, files, and correspondence from NWCCU and other accrediting bodies.
• Work with college constituencies to monitor, collect, compile, and report annual review processes and action plans as it relates to accreditation, overall institutional effectiveness and mission fulfillment.
• Coordinate and host site visits from representatives of the NWCCU and assist with preparing the campus community for host site visits from NWCCU.
• Collaborate on dashboard design and maintenance as it pertains to assessment, program review, and student success. Ensure that dashboards are designed and built with equity focused practices.
• Serve on college-wide committees including those related to accreditation, assessment, learning outcomes and overall institutional effectiveness as assigned.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as pertains to employee responsibilities. Work collaboratively across the Seattle College District –including with district Institutional Effectiveness and Guided Pathways groups—on projects and initiatives in support of student success, accreditation, and research needs.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Master’s degree in any field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in instruction or administration in higher education, preferably at a community or technical college.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with equity-based assessment practices.
• Demonstrated experience is using, designing, and building data dashboards, preferably in Tableau.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitation and training.
• Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with a diverse, multicultural staff.
• Ability to organize and manage projects including prioritizing multiple tasks to meet ongoing and sometimes competing deadlines.

Physical Requirements:
The Position

• Typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to Perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office.
• Encounters frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• Is regularly required to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disability Accommodation
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of “bullying” behaviors, including “cyber bullying”.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college’s Director of Legal Compliance:
1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803
(206) 934-3873
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,348.00 - $113,719.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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