Auburn University · 6 hours ago
Senior Assessment Analyst, Extension
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Senior Assessment Analyst for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), which plays a vital role in delivering science-based education across Alabama. The Senior Assessment Analyst will lead evaluation and assessment activities, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and supporting data-driven decision-making for program effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Manage the design, implementation, and interpretation of program evaluation and assessment activities that support Extension, county, and programmatic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Auburn University, ACES, and land-grant mission priorities
Oversee stakeholder input and needs-assessment processes, ensuring stakeholder feedback is systematically collected, analyzed, and integrated into program evaluation and strategic decision-making efforts
Responsible for communicating program effectiveness and evaluation findings to internal and external stakeholders by translating data into clear, meaningful summaries, reports, and presentations that demonstrate program impact, inform decision-making, and support accountability and reporting requirements
Serve as a subject matter expert and primary resource for evaluation planning, guiding Extension faculty, County Extension Directors, and program teams in the development of measurable outcomes, evaluation plans, and data-collection strategies to assess program effectiveness and impact
Coordinate and support evaluation components of federal, state, and national reporting requirements, including Plans of Work, impact reporting, and compliance-related documentation
Design, administer, and oversee survey and evaluation instruments
Analyze and synthesize evaluation data to produce clear, actionable reports and summaries that communicate program outcomes, stakeholder impact, and data-driven insights to leadership, funders, and internal audiences
Collaborate with Extension leadership and programmatic teams on strategic planning and program review efforts, supporting outcomes-based approaches, key performance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and deliver professional development resources related to evaluation and assessment, including workshops, training materials, and consultation support for Extension professionals, in coordination with program teams and subject experts
Serve as a liaison and collaborator with internal and external evaluation partners, including Auburn academic units, Extension evaluation specialists, and peer land-grant institutions, to strengthen evaluation practices and scholarship
Support data management and analysis processes, including the organization, storage, and interpretation of evaluation data, to ensure data integrity and accessibility for reporting and long-term analysis
Assist in identifying opportunities for evaluation-related grants, external funding, or reporting enhancements, collaborating with leadership and program teams as appropriate
Perform related assessment, evaluation, and research duties as assigned in support of Extension operations, statewide initiatives, and evolving organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field
3 years of professional experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or related
OR Master's degree Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field
1 year of professional experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or related
Knowledge of program assessment, strategic planning, higher education practices, student affairs, advanced statistical and psychometric knowledge, research and experimental design, data management, and data analysis, basic understanding of accreditation standards
Knowledge of theory and practice related to college student development, including familiarity with professional standards such as The Council for the Advancement of Standard in Higher Education (CAS) and Assessment Skills and knowledge (ASK) Standards
Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research design and administration
Ability to understand mission alignment and broad planning frameworks, strategic planning, outcomes-based approaches, and key performance measures
Strong analytic, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned goals in a timely manner
Ability to work with detailed information with attention to accuracy
Significant experience with the following software applications or product equivalents: Microsoft Office Professional Suite and SPSS or other equivalent statistical software
Preferred
Preference given to those with experience in experimental and survey design, data analysis, and statistical reporting
Experience with Qualtrics and/or Anthology's Baseline and its other software platforms is desired
Experience with computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (Nudist, NVivo, Miner, etc.) is desirable
Benefits
Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
Work/life balance!
4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
96 hours of sick leave accrued annually.
7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes.
6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads).
AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.
Fun, flexible & diverse work environment.
Supportive leadership & peers.
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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