Job Title: SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR FOR EDUCATION - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Deadline Date: Open until filled -- begin to review applicants July1

Starting Date: July 2009

Institution: Located in historic Norfolk, Va., the 188 acres of the Old Dominion University campus stretch from the Elizabeth River to the Lafayette River. Although situated in a metropolitan setting, the University offers a small-college look and feel, with tree-lined walkways, a mix of old and new buildings, and colorful gardens and ponds. Founded in 1930 as a division of the College of William and Mary, Old Dominion has grown into its own over the years and is now one of only 101 public universities with a Carnegie/Doctoral Research-Extensive distinction. To learn more about ODU, please visit our Web site. To learn more about our assessment program please visit our Assessment Program Web site.

Job Duties: The SRA reports to IRA and works 50% in the College of Education. Duties include consulting with College faculty on the development of their assessment plans and reports in the web-based assessment management system; collaborating on the development and management of teacher education data base; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to support evidence based decision making in the College and University; and collaborating with other IRA staff to complete state reports and accreditation studies.

Qualifications: Must hold master’s degree in related field and have experience in assessment, research, or evaluation. Knowledge of assessment theory and practice; proficiency in using statistical software to complete quantitative and qualitative data analyses; and effective communication, leadership, and collaboration skills are required. A doctoral degree and/or university teaching experience are preferred as are experience working with faculty and an understanding of the principles of accreditation.

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To Apply: Please email a letter and resume to Dr. J. Worth Pickering, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Assessment, via e-mail.

EEO/AA: Old Dominion University is an EE/AAO employer.