Associate Director of Educational Assessment Services & Initiatives

The UCLA Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) was established in August 2023 to support UCLA's educational mission to engage a university-wide community of scholars composed of educators and the diverse learners they serve in a collaborative process to discover and advance knowledge and practice across the disciplines both in and beyond the classroom. The TLC is a key driver of innovation and excellence in teaching across UCLA's broad academic landscape, a campus resource for programming in support of equity-minded and evidence-based teaching practices, and a champion of pedagogical research.

The TLC is recruiting an Associate Director of Educational Assessment Services and Initiatives (hereafter 'Associate Director'), who reports to the Director of Assessment of Student and Instructor Experience (ASIE), to systematize efforts by instructors and departments to use mixed-methods assessment approaches and campus dashboards to inform improvements to courses and programs. The Associate Director engages instructors in education research training programs, consults with stakeholders to advance data-driven assessment strategies, and optimizes intake and support processes for projects funded by internal and external grants. Additionally, the Associate Director conducts TLC organizational self-assessment of programming using quantitative insights supplemented with qualitative data to inform TLC strategic planning initiatives. Responsibilities may also include direct supervision of postdoctoral scholars and/or part-time students, fostering skill development and ensuring the technical quality of research projects. The Associate Director represents the TLC on UCLA and UC systemwide committees and projects; and may facilitate scholarship and dissemination of research findings in areas central to the TLC's mission and goals as well as UCLA's strategic priorities.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: lead mixed-method research and assessment design to support TLC's self-assessment, impact tracking, and program evaluation; serve as the primary consultant for mixed-method assessment inquiries; establish and maintain data collection and management standards; and create and administer assessment instruments, analyze data, and support the implementation of action plans and/or dissemination of results through reports, presentations, and visual materials (including dashboards) tailored to diverse stakeholders. The Associate Director proactively engages with instructors and departments to encourage the adoption of mixed-methods assessment strategies and effective utilization of campus dashboards for policy, programmatic, and curricular decision-making.

In addition, responsibilities include developing and implementing IRB-approved assessments for grant-funded projects; providing expertise in proposal writing and study design including logic model development; and monitoring the progress of grant-funded activities throughout the project life-cycle including coordinating assessments and supporting the dissemination of research findings.

• As a normal requirement, the appointee should have the terminal or top degree in the appointee's field or the highest degree that is commonly expected for appointment in the activity.
• Demonstrated experience (2-3 years) in academic administration in a college or university setting.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California; the incumbent must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

• Experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research design, implementation, and analysis in higher education, including experience managing, visualizing, and reporting on quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proficiency with tools to code qualitative data (e.g., nVivo), survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey), data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau), and data management software (e.g., Excel, Google sheets).
• Skill in engaging university instructors in meaningful discussion about data as it relates to teaching and classroom assessment.
• Proficiency in a variety of qualitative methods, including but not limited to ethnography, interviews, focus groups, and content analysis.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications supporting Human Subjects Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
• Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards in survey research and data management.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and pay attention to detail while keeping in mind the overall TLC mission and goals.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Applicants will be contacted when letter of recommendation is needed.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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