Senior Associate – Assessment and Learning Improvement

Excelsior University

. Provide leadership and capacity building in the learning outcomes assessment process for colleges and student affairs programs/units .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment methodologies and data analysis to enhance learning outcomes and support continuous improvement in academic and student affairs. Proficient in synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data for effective reporting and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Assessment MethodologiesData AnalysisAccreditation StandardsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Learning Outcomes AssessmentCurriculum AlignmentFormative Assessment TechniquesSummative Assessment TechniquesData CollectionReportingData VisualizationProgram ReviewContinuous Improvement PlanningAccreditation Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

University Data SystemsAssessment ToolsReporting MechanismsData-Driven Decision-Making Processes

Industry Keywords

Postsecondary AccreditationEducational OutcomesInstitutional StrategyTask ForcesCommittees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and capacity building in the learning outcomes assessment process for colleges and student affairs programs/units
Provide expertise and consultation throughout assessment cycles, including learning outcome statements, curriculum alignment, assessment planning, formative and summative assessment techniques, data collection, and reporting
Monitor annual program and institutional assessment results and program review
Consult and advise academic and student affairs leadership on interpreting results and implementing continuous improvement plans
Ensure quality assessment data informs program, course, and intervention development, maintenance, and improvement
Serve as a subject matter expert on assessment methodologies, tools, and technologies
Conduct analyses and prepare reports, visualizations, and presentations for university-wide initiatives and academic and student affairs assessment processes
Review and provide feedback on accreditation-related reporting
Collaborate with analytics and decision support teams to establish data-driven decision-making processes and reporting mechanisms
Maintain accurate records of accreditation-related documentation and activities
Participate in initiatives, task forces, committees, and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with institutional, national, and specialized postsecondary accreditation standards, practices, and goals
Expertise in assessment, data analysis and educational outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and accreditors
Effective organizational skills and ability to connect to institutional strategy while displaying attention to detail
Ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and prepare, visualize, and present data and reports effectively
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of university data systems, definitions, and procedures
Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions
Leadership skills and ability to motivate staff in continuous improvement efforts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule with Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the Albany office and flexibility to work from home on other days
37.5-hour work week
1-hour lunch
Remote work options will be considered
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities