Job Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR ASSESSMENT SUPPORT - Knox College, Galesburg, IL

Deadline Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Date:

Institution: Founded by abolitionists in 1837, Knox is a nationally ranked, independent, residential liberal arts college located in Galesburg, Illinois. Knox is a diverse place, where people from communities around the world can add their unique perspectives to the culture of the College. Knox is an independent place, where students are encouraged to take on their own research projects, participate in off-campus programs, even design their own majors. Knox is also an engaged place, where students actively participate in the governance of the College, and the issues of the day are openly—though respectfully—debated in and out of the classroom. Most of all, Knox is a committed place, dedicated to providing an experience that transforms students into the best version of what they can become, and firm in its conviction that a liberal arts education best prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of learning.

Job Duties: The Associate Director for Assessment Support reports to the Director of Institutional Research & Assessment. The Associate Director’s responsibilities and duties include:

* Managing Knox’s assessment plan in collaboration with departments and administrative offices,
* Designing and developing a program assessment manual,
* Conducting annual Summer Assessment Training Workshops for chairs and faculty,
* Assisting departments in design, implementation and analysis of assessment plans,
* Assisting faculty task force with design, implementation and analysis of assessment plans for key elements of academic programs,
* Assisting the Director of Institutional Research in design, execution and analysis of special institutional research projects,
* Attend annual team meetings with external evaluator.

Qualifications: Master’s degree required; at least three years of related experience in educational assessment. The successful candidate will have experience with assessment theory and methodology. S/he should have a familiarity with the academic and administrative functioning of higher education institutions (preferably liberal arts colleges). S/he will have strong written and communication skills, ability to work effectively in collaboration with faculty, as well as independently with high levels of responsibility and an intellectual curiosity.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with training and experience. Knox offers a wide range of benefits. We invite you to visit our Human Resources Web site for more information.

To Apply: Interested candidates should send current vita or professional resume along with names and contact information of three references to:

Gina Zindt, Director of Human Resources
Knox College
K-Box 200
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
or via e-mail

EEO/AA: In keeping with its 172-year commitment to equal rights, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or affectional preference, age, marital status, disability or other irrelevant factors in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics or any of its educational policies and programs.