IR ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a relevant discipline required. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in educational methodology, information systems, applied statistics or appropriate related discipline preferred. Experience in institutional research, assessment, and accreditation in a higher education environment. Ability to perform statistical and/or quantitative analyses. Experience applying education theory, assessment practices and institutional research practices. Ability to fulfill institutional reporting requirements using appropriate data and complying with all timelines and reporting specifications Experience designing and administering surveys in an academic environment. Record of independent analytic writing, research and engagement Knowledge of accreditation standards, practices and procedures. Experience using information systems to collect, extract and analyze data for institutional research and assessment. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, faculty, and senior administration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Training or education directly related to institutional research and/or assessment in higher education Professional experience with significant responsibility and independent work in institutional research, assessment and/or accreditation in higher education. Demonstrated creative approaches to data visualization or presentation. Knowledge of JPME educational standards, programs, curricula and outcomes. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.