Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Associate Director for Assessment and Research
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Rutgers Residence Life
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Rutgers University–New Brunswick took root over 250 years ago. We are the state’s most comprehensive intellectual resource—the flagship campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as designated by the Association of American Universities. We are the region’s most high-profile public research institution and a leading national research center with a global impact.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director for Assessment and Research for Rutgers Residence Life. The Associate Director for Assessment and Research is an integral part of Rutgers Residence Life. They will provide leadership, direction and support for assessment and research initiatives of the department. Reporting to the Director for Residence Education, the Associate Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the development and assessment of learning outcomes and assessment efforts as well as operational and programmatic outcomes for all aspects of the Department of Residence Life. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Leads and educates staff and living-learning community faculty in assessment methods and resources, formulate departmental assessment policies and practices and engage in policy formation and implementation as it pertains to the strategic goals and direction of the department. Leads projects by designing and implementing data collection, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data and/or mixed methods, writing reports of findings and guiding and coaching staff through interpretations and dissemination of findings that advance student learning and enhance the residential student experience. Recommends and conducts quantitative and qualitative research, investigating factors that affect student satisfaction, engagement and development. Serves as the Department’s point of contact for assessment and research with other departments within the Division of Student Affairs and partners. These university partners include the Institutional Research and Academic Planning unit and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Utilizes 3rd party platforms and programs such as Campus Labs, Skyfactor Inc., Qualtrics, and Roompact, to provide assessment related services. Works in collaboration and partnership with the Director of Student Affairs Research and Assessment regarding assessment priorities and strategies and will oversee particular Student Affairs Assessment initiatives as determined. Provides training to the Rutgers Residence Life staff to build competencies in the areas of assessment and research and will be a member of the Divisional Committee for Assessment and Planning.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	81752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	103477.000
Annual Maximum Salary	125202.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement	Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Prospective employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster within two weeks (14 calendar days) of eligibility . Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of any COVID-19 vaccine authorized or approved for use in the United States by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine . Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a prospective employee’s offer of employment and/or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s degree in higher education, social sciences or related field with strong experience in assessment and program evaluation, knowledge of assessment processes, student learning outcomes, and experience with the design, administration and analysis of assessment instruments. 3-5 years experience in educational assessment, process improvement, applied statistics, social sciences or a higher education setting.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent analytical, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must have knowledge of assessment methodology, educational research design, accountability issues and student learning outcomes. Must demonstrate knowledge/experience in research design, program evaluation and/or assessment of student learning, and have experience in synthesizing and interpreting complex data and reporting findings to a variety of constituents in both oral and written communication. Experience with data management (data gathering or storage) or statistical packages such as SPSS. Experience with using survey software and reporting platforms such as Campus Labs and Qualtrics. Must have an understanding of student and staff development within the context of Student Affairs work.
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced degree: Ph.D, Ed.D or doctoral student who is ABD.
Equipment Utilized	This position regularly will utilize various assessment and analytical tools including: Campus Labs, Collegiate Link, SPSS, Database Software including Access, MS SQL, Oracle , Odyssey (Housing Management System).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	22ST2619
Posting Open Date	08/08/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Infection Control and Safety

This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement