Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Master’s degree in education or related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience required. A doctorate in education or a related field preferred.

Experience in higher education preferred. Preference given to candidates with accreditation/state program approval background and previous CAEP or SPA work. Candidate should have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, statistical analysis, and technology skills, and the ability to apply knowledge and skills appropriately to academic areas beyond teacher education.

Radford University invites applicants for Director of Assessment in the College of Education and Human Development. The Director of Assessment responsibilities include: Managing CEHD program data via prescribed data management structures and systems. Train and work with faculty and P-12 partners on use of data systems. Trouble shoot with faculty and P-12 partners on utilizing data input and reporting features. Collaborate with faculty to create and/or revise program level assessments that align with program standards and satisfy accreditation requirements. Ensure assessments required for accreditation are entered into the data management system. Administer unit and program level assessments required for accreditation. Assist with facilitating focus groups related to accreditation needs for departments. Track critical data for CEHD from all departments. Generate reports from data for faculty, deans, and accreditation organizations. Create customizable reports for faculty, deans, and P-12 partners. Facilitate unit and program level assessment meetings with faculty and college leadership. Collaborate with college leadership in the preparation and writing of annual state and federal reports. Manage CEHD Office of Assessment webpage dashboard to be utilized for various reporting mechanisms. Convene the CEHD Assessment Committee. Supervise graduate and/or work-study students.

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,700 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines, two associate degrees, and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts and a list of three references.