Learning and Assessment Architect

At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and enrich communities. We see change as an opportunity to do both even better. With that in mind, we are redesigning higher education to serve today’s learners in the most inclusive, creative, and flexible ways imaginable. Nicolet’s Instructional Effectiveness and Flexible Learning team is an integral part of finding new and innovative ways to advance student learning. What about you? Are you committed to academic excellence and to doing our work differently, and better? If so, we can’t wait to meet you.

 

The Learning and Assessment Architect plays a leadership role in building, sustaining and enhancing an environment in which assessment activities are understood, valued and practiced across the college. This position will work collaboratively with faculty, deans and staff to develop effective strategies to assess student learning and program effectiveness. Processes and outcomes of these ongoing assessment activities should result in the continuous improvement of student learning and instructional effectiveness while meeting accreditation purposes. 

 

A successful candidate in this environment is self-motivated and a strong team player who values hard work and who is capable and confident interacting with a wide array of internal and external constituents. Candidates must be willing to take on new challenges in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

 

The following duties and responsibilities are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

·        Design, implement, and coordinate assessment of student learning at the competency, course, program and institutional levels.

·        Maintain knowledge of high-impact practices in assessment of student learning through participation in appropriate professional development activities, including attending assessment institutes and/or conferences.

·        Develop data collection strategies, analyze collected data, and measure impacts in order to support ongoing curricular and institutional improvement.

·        Train faculty and staff about assessment by arranging educational opportunities and maintaining a library of assessment methodologies, ideas, and materials.

·        Maintain a pool of current resources and information about national assessment issues by attending appropriate conferences and procuring relevant publications.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail, and must be able to perform complex tasks without error.

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal office conditions and usual office equipment such as telephone, adaptive equipment, personal computer, printers/copiers, reports and files.

·        The employee will be constantly required to sit, talk, hear, and type/write.

·        The employee will be frequently required to stand, walk, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers), and reach with hands and arms.

·        The employee must occasionally bend or squat and lift and/or push up to 10 pounds of general office items.

·        Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.

·        This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.

 

·        Bachelor’s Degree. 

·        Minimum of 3 years of experience working in educational assessment or relevant area. 

·        Advanced communication skills that allow the individual to respond to the needs of faculty and administration for creative and efficient modes of student learning assessment.

·        Knowledge of industry standards for assessment development and validation.

·        Knowledge of various curriculum models.

 

·        A Master's Degree in educational research, educational evaluation, curriculum or a related field with three to five years of experience in a higher education setting or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·        Work experience in a CBE institution and knowledge of adult learning theories.

·        Demonstrated experience in backward design and assessment of student learning.

·        Demonstrated experience in the development of authentic assessments in a competency based environment.

·        Knowledge of assessment techniques, processes, and best-practices; proficiency in the utilization of database, spreadsheet, word processing applications, and advanced data collection and analysis.

·        Leadership skills including a demonstrated ability to lead, manage and participate in cross-functional teams, ability to work collaboratively with people from multiple constituencies and diverse backgrounds.

 

The full salary range is $59,940 to $82,528 per year. The typical starting range is $59,940 to $65,587 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Apply online at nicoletcollege.edu/employment. Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the requirements of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts. Applications received by 4 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.