Director Student Life Analytics

Job Summary:

The Director Student Life Analytics is responsible for enhancing assessment and evaluation of student learning and institutional effectiveness by providing leadership, support, and assistance to the Division of Student Affairs in assessment, evaluation, and program review activities; facilitating the establishment of outcome and quality measures for departments and the division; and, ensuring that assessment and evaluation programs and activities are properly designed, administered, and analyzed to advance institutional effectiveness in the areas of policy formation, decision-making, and new co-curricular endeavors.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Designs and manage an ongoing, systematic plan of program & service assessment and evaluation of student learning/development by working with Student Affairs staff and administration to promote the understanding, articulation, and documentation of student learning/development outcomes.
2. Designs, implement, and evaluate workshops to improve assessment and evaluation activities within the division of Student Affairs.
3. Provides administrative assistance in planning and coordination of institutional accreditation activities as they relate to Student Affairs programs, services, and activities.
4. Provides direction, leadership, and information to University administration and staff related to institutional effectiveness, quality enhancement, and program review.
5. Supports a broad based, comprehensive, program of Divisional planning by assuming a leadership and/or support role on committees and task forces that engage in strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, student learning/development, and program review activities.
6. Gathers information and conducting analyses on Student Affairs programs, services, and activities for use in planning and policy development consistent with TCU’s mission and strategic objectives.
7. Engages in community and professional outreach activities that promote the institutional mission by informing the TCU community through the dissemination of assessment/evaluation results; Publishing and/or presenting assessment/evaluation research.
8. Maintains an active role in professional organizations.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master's degree in higher education, educational psychology, or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in higher education assessment and evaluation; educational/co-curricular program reviews; and, demonstration of qualitative, as well as quantitative, research.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Doctorate

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and use of qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication/presentation.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.