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 Director of Institutional Research and Assessment is responsible for developing, leading, and managing a comprehensive institutional research and assessment program at the college level. As the program lead for institutional research, assessment and accreditation, he or she provides direction for data governance strategies and policies, assessment policies and practices, accreditation compliance and institutional reporting. More specifically, the Director will: Institutional Research Contribute to the management of the program for data analytics; Develop and improve institutional analytical capabilities, including providing technical guidance on analytic methods and tools; Support institutional assessment of NUD's effectiveness in attaining strategic objectives; Ensure accurate and timely reporting to fulfill regulatory requirements; Summarize, present and report highly complex data and results appropriate to audience and purpose; Maintain currency in best practices in institutional research; and Routinely provide technical and research expertise to others. Assessment Support institutional assessment of NDU's effectiveness in attaining learning outcomes; Develop and execute assessment policies and coordinate assessment activities within a program and across the university, including data collection, analysis, and reporting; Develop and implement assessment plans in collaboration with faculty and leadership to measure and ensure achievement of Program Learning Outcomes; Summarize, present and report highly complex assessment data results appropriate to audience and purpose; Contribute to curriculum development by assisting faculty and leadership in developing/identifying learning outcomes, selecting and developing assessment techniques, designing and developing rubrics, collecting and analyzing data, and using results to make curricular improvements; Maintain currency in best practices in assessment (direct and indirect); and support faculty/curriculum developers as the lead expert for developing rubrics to effectively measure achievement of Program Learning Outcomes; Routinely provide technical and assessment/evaluation guidance and expertise to others. Accreditation Serve as the program accreditation expert, routinely providing expertise in accreditation standards, practices and procedures to others; Ensure compliance with accreditation standards; Ensure accurate and timely reporting for accreditation requirements; and Professionalism Engage as a member of the professional community by taking leadership roles within professional organizations, participating on accreditation teams, and/or reviewing scholarly work for presentation or publication; and Serve as a role model and mentor to institutional research staff and the wider professional community.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational methodology, educational measurement, higher education administration, information systems, applied statistics or related discipline required. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in assessment planning and implementation, data analysis, and reporting experience in an academic environment. Thorough knowledge of institutional research and assessment principles and techniques and skill in their application. Expert knowledge and application of higher education and assessment theory. Record of independent analytic writing, research and engagement. Demonstrated experience with institutional and program accreditation procedures and preparation of self-studies. Aptitude for collaboration within and across all areas of the institutional organization, and the ability to develop relationships and coordinate with leaders across government and industry. Demonstrated experience consulting with faculty and higher education leadership to facilitate curriculum development, strategic planning, and evidence-based decision making. Demonstrated expertise in student assessment and development of rubrics. Desired Qualifications. Terminal degree from an accredited college or university in educational methodology, educational measurement, higher education administration, information systems, applied statistics or related discipline. Knowledge and application of education and assessment theory as applied to JPME. Demonstrated experience teaching at the graduate level, preparing and delivering lectures and seminar instruction. 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

Education Requirement: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in educational methodology, educational measurement, higher education administration, information systems, applied statistics or related discipline required.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

• • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
  • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 7800 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]