Associate Dean of Assessment

The Student Success Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Associate Dean of Assessment. This position's start date is July 1, 2024. The Associate Dean of Assessment will design, implement, and manage assessment activities that inform program improvements and promote student success. The Associate Dean will be a leader in assessment best practices for the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU), directing program review, general education assessment, and academic program assessment. The Associate Dean will conduct assessment data analysis and write assessment reports. The Associate Dean will manage academic program materials for Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation processes and other program compliance and accreditation needs, where appropriate. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information regarding CSB and SJU, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about. Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage general education assessment including assessment scheduling, instrument design, data analysis, and writing assessment reports. Manage academic program review, including advising and supporting academic programs undergoing review. Lead assessment outreach and education to promote high quality assessment and program review activities. Promote continuous improvement of academic programs. Design and implement programming to improve general education student outcomes based on assessment results. Support program-specific accreditation work where appropriate. Serve as a key partner in institutional data governance efforts. Coordinate with key partners on institutional compliance activities. Serve as the Provost s designee as an ex-officio member of the Program Assessment Committee (PAC).