Drexel University · 18 hours ago
Director of Academic Program Assessment and Evaluation
Elkins Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expDrexel University is seeking a Director of Academic Program Assessment and Evaluation to support the Pennsylvania College of Optometry’s academic mission. This role involves managing student and faculty evaluations, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student success.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Administer and manage student evaluations of courses, faculty, clinical instructors, and small-group facilitators using structured systems (e.g., Survey Monkey, Watermark, Blackboard, Meditrek, etc.)
Analyze quantitative and qualitative feedback, prepare structured reports, and share findings with the dean, associate deans, course directors, faculty, and curriculum committees to guide continuous quality improvement
Facilitate focus groups and other qualitative feedback mechanisms to supplement evaluation data
Participate in the preparation and administration of standardized assessments (e.g., mock national board exams)
Collect, manage, and interpret program examination results—including item analysis—and assist faculty in applying this data for course refinement
Track and analyze student performance on National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations and other high-stakes assessments to identify trends and at-risk learners
Measure programmatic outcome assessments by conducting regular off-campus preceptor surveys
Extract, organize, and maintain assessment data in institutional platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Meditrek, Canvas, ExamSoft)
Prepare detailed reports on individual and cohort performance, including benchmarks and risk indicators, for use by academic leadership
Provide data and analysis to support accreditation, curriculum review, and strategic planning efforts
Provide oversight and maintenance of the College’s documents within the evidence inventory for accreditation reports
Develop and implement assessment frameworks to measure the College’s progress toward achieving its strategic plan goals and objectives
Design and monitor dashboards, benchmarks, and key performance indicators (KPIs) that connect academic program outcomes with institutional priorities
Collaborate with leadership to integrate assessment findings into strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and policy development
Conduct longitudinal and trend analyses to evaluate the impact of academic initiatives on strategic plan outcomes
Ensure that strategic assessment activities align with accreditation requirements, institutional effectiveness processes, and external reporting expectations
Communicate progress toward strategic goals through written reports, oral presentations, and data visualization tools for senior leadership, faculty, and stakeholders
Partner with institutional research and planning offices to embed strategic priorities into program-level and college-wide evaluation practices
Communicate evaluation outcomes to program leadership to inform teaching, assessment methods, and faculty development. Ensure that assessments align with institutional learning objectives and Bloom’s taxonomy levels
Maintain compliance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies governing assessment practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience
Proven skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis with emphasis on academic programs
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for engaging university stakeholders
Experience using learning management systems (LMS), assessment platforms, and institutional databases for reporting and analytics
Knowledge of higher education accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
Preferred
Expertise in assessment technology and data visualization tools and research methodologies
Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
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