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.

Duties

The National Defense University (NDU) is seeking an Institutional Research, Assessment and Accreditation Associate II. The successful candidate will work within a college team on program evaluation of effectiveness and participate in the following critical academic support tasks: data management and analysis, reporting, and assessment. The institutional effectiveness team facilitates evidence-based planning and decision making, ensures compliance with accreditation standards, and fosters a culture of continuous institutional improvement and success. Major Duties: Responsible for supporting data collection and analysis of student, faculty, and program performance. Specific duties include creating, distributing, and aggregating data from student and faculty surveys; assisting with data entry and manipulation in learning management system; creating, editing, and data entry in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and various software programs; and providing customer service to faculty and students. Support is provided in three primary functional areas, and specific duties in each area include: Institutional effectiveness- data management, analysis, presentation and reporting for institutional effectiveness (primarily Microsoft Excel); interpretation of data trends and other statistical results (Excel and SPSS); consultation with stakeholders. Educational Assessment - assessment planning and implementation, analysis of assessment data, interpretation of assessment results, and consultation with stakeholders. Accreditation and report writing- assisting with data used for compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-Critical Sensitive position within the agency.
• This is a Non-Critical Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-Critical Sensitive position.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in educational methodology, information systems, applied statistics or appropriate related discipline required. Experience in institutional research, assessment, and accreditation in a higher education environment. Ability to perform statistical and/or quantitative analyses. 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 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, to include Ph.D. or professional terminal degree in related field. 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. Proficiency in advanced Excel, PowerQuery, PowerBI, Qualtrics, SalesForce, Blackboard and advanced Excel. 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.

Education

Criteria for Academic Level:

Associate II: A Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in educational methodology, information systems, applied statistics or appropriate related discipline and 8 years of institutional research, assessment and accreditation experience in higher education are required. The following aptitudes and skills are also required: proficiency with advanced data analytic techniques; experience with relational databases; advanced statistical knowledge and skills; use of information systems to collect, extract and analyze data for institutional research and assessment; strong foundation in higher education assessment and accreditation practices; and an aptitude for collegiality, collaboration, and data consultation.

Official transcripts will be required at time of selection to verify educational requirements are met.

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 300 5th Avenue Bldg 62 Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]