Assessment director job description

DEPT : FULLER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
HOURS : 40 HOURS PER WEEK
FT/PT/TEMP : FULL-TIME
EXEMPT STATUS : EXEMPT
REPORTS TO : FPFS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WORK LOCATION : PASADENA, CA

Brief Description:

The Director of Assessment for Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS) is a full-time administrative position in the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Therapy (SoPMFT). He/she is responsible for hiring and supervising the licensed clinical psychologists who provide supervision to assessment clerks and interns and for overseeing the recruitment and training of assessment clerks and interns. The FPFS Director of Assessment is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and ethical requirements governing the training of assessment clerks and interns in the clinic.

In addition, the Director of Assessment is responsible for developing and managing relationships with organizations that provide assessment referrals to FPFS, overseeing the assignment of assessment referrals to supervisors and clerks/interns, and for helping develop and manage the operating budget for the assessment program.

The Director of Assessment will report to the FPFS Executive Director and work closely with the FPFS Director of Training.

Essential Functions:

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the licensed psychologists providing supervision to the assessment clerks and interns
• Working with the supervisors, oversee the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of clinical psychology assessment clerks/interns
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and professional laws and ethics relevant to the provision of psychological assessment services
• Identify new sources of psychological testing and assessment opportunities (internal and external to Fuller)
• Manage important community relationships with key referral sources and with local graduate school programs from which FPFS recruits assessment clinicians
• Work with the FPFS executive director to develop assessment pricing, promotion, delivery, and service plans, and to develop and implement the annual budget

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Currently licensed in California as a Clinical Psychologist
• Knowledge of various types of assessment services
• Strong interest in training, developing, and preparing students for clinical work
• Experience in management and supervision in a clinical context
• Knowledge of California laws, requirements, and ethics surrounding the provision of clinical training and psychological testing
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across departments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Remarks:

• This position is subject to a background check.
• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
• Apply to this position to via the Work at Fuller website. Please provide your latest CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in applying for this position and why you feel you match well to the requirements of the position.

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

The Director of Program Assessment is a member of iMentor's Organizational Learning & Impact (OLI) team, which provides data and analysis to support implementation, impact, and learning throughout the organization. Reporting to the Managing Director of OLI, the Director or Program Assessment will collaborate closely with and at times be embedded in iMentor's regional and national program teams to co-design and carry out assessment and other types of analyses related to program design and implementation. The Director will work closely with the Managing Director and Associate Director of OLI in shaping and executing the work.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in school or non-profit settings, developing and implementing systems of assessment and evaluation, and using data to support the design and improvement of student- or client-facing program offerings.

ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with iMentor leadership and national and regional program teams to design and implement program assessment and accountability strategies and systems. Use quantitative and qualitative data and methods to support iMentor's continued learning around program implementation and outcomes. Establish protocols for and conduct on-site program evaluation visits across iMentor's four service regions. Communicate data and findings from program assessments and evaluations to teams, and engage with program teams to use these data to understand program delivery and quality.Support continued program design and evolution by engaging with programmatic data, including student and mentor experience and short- and long-term outcomes. Design and implement strategies to use data to support understanding of the effectiveness and impact of program innovations and pilot programs. Serve as organizational expert on the field of program evaluation, assessment, and continuous improvement. Build close working relationships and with regional and national program teams to proactively anticipate needs and opportunities to develop and support data-engaged improvement and accountability Work with local and national program teams to build a culture of data-engaged practices aligned to iMentor's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Support the design and implementation of staff trainings and professional development based on the evaluation of program data focused on implementation, impact and learning. Design and implement multiple projects and plans simultaneously. Demonstrate support and engagement of ongoing learning, reflection, training and practice focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Provide additional support to analytic projections conducted by the Organizational Learning & Impact team.

Qualifications5-8 years of experience supporting program evaluation and/or assessment in education or non-profit settings. Demonstrated ability to implement systems of accountability, performance management, and/or technical assistance. Demonstrated success using data to support programmatic design, improvement and evaluation. Expertise in the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and the use of mixed methods for research. Required experience in using statistical software (R preferred). Preferred experience in advanced Excel, SQL & data visioning tools such as Tableau.Ability to communicate complex data and analytic results to non-technical audiences Master's Degree required. Advanced degree (master's or Ph.D.) in education, social science research, statistics, evaluation, economics, or related field preferred.Demonstrated success producing deliverables on time and with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated alignment with iMentor's mission, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Views differences between individuals (race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset and demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity across the iMentor community.Bachelor's degree required Our organization works in partnership with district public schools across the country. In doing so we must meet all compliance requirements of those districts including background checks.iMentor is committed to ensuring healthy and safe environments for our staff, mentors, and the students we serve. In order to fully comply with the NYC Vaccine mandate, all iMentor employees (regardless of role or region) are required to be fully vaccinated priority to their start date.The position will be based in New York City and therefore applicants must be in commutable distance to our national office per our hybrid work location policy. In addition, role requires travel each year to iMentor program sites. Therefore, applicants should have a valid driver's license, and the ability and willingness to travel inclusive of overnight stays.

Compensation & BenefitsSalary $85,000-92,000Up to 100% employer funded comprehensive medical and dental coverage 18 days paid annual vacation (increasing annually to 21, 23, 25), 13 paid holidays + your birthday + one floating holiday, iMentor closed between Christmas and New Year's Day, plus 6-7 sick days annually 401K match up to 4%Significant opportunities for professional development and growth including a $250 personal professional development budget in your first year, increasing to $500 in each subsequent year Hybrid work arrangement, two days per week in office Pre-tax commuter benefits Dependent care and health care flexible spending plans 1 hour of wellness time off per week for wellness activities of your choosing9 weeks of paid parental leave

iMentor believes that all students deserve an equitable chance to pursue their ambitions. Our program builds authentic mentoring relationships in order to bring greater equity to our students' educational journeys. Through these long-term relationships, first-generation, students of color from underserved communities increase their access to the knowledge, experiences, and resources required to succeed in college or their post-secondary pathway of choice, and to pursue their career ambitions.

By partnering with public schools serving primarily first-generation college students and providing every student in the school with a mentor, iMentor supports students' post-secondary journeys with a level of depth and personalization that cannot be matched by traditional advising models. iMentor's students are 37% more likely to enroll in college and are graduating college at double the rates of their peers. Since inception, iMentor has created and supported 38,000 mentoring relationships.

iMentor is in the fourth year of a five-year strategic plan for which iMentor has raised a significant round of strategic capital. By 2023, the organization will expand to serve additional young people in communities across the country. In this plan, iMentor's work is oriented around three primary strategic priorities: continue to close the college completion gap for iMentor students; expand iMentor's influence beyond the direct reach of its program; and position iMentor for organizational excellence at national scale.
iMentor's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe that people of all backgrounds deserve equal access to educational opportunities. Recognizing that our country's history of racism and systemic oppression continues to drive educational disparities for students of color, we give special focus to addressing the economic and racial divides that impact the communities we serve. We are committed to the collective work and intentional investment necessary to consistently move in the direction of educational equity and inclusion. Learn more at www.iMentor.org.
How to Apply
Visit www.imentor.org/jobs to submit a resume and detailed cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
iMentor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver. SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education, Student Engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Health and Counseling, Inclusion & Equity Education, Disability Services Program, Cultural Center, Access & Transitions, Learning Effectiveness Program, Veterans and Military Resources , Student Outreach and Support, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Budget, Operations and Division Resources, New Student and Family Programs, Community and Driscoll Commons.

We are committed to providing students with the support and skills needed to become empowered citizens that positively impact the communities they are a part of, now, and in the future. We do so by challenging student to:
Reflect on their values and identities Recognize their strengths and acknowledge areas for further growth Understand the importance of needing support and seeking it Cultivate their passions Foster the public good
Business, Operations, and Division Resources:


The budget, operations, and division resources (BODR) team in the Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) division is in a growth phase! We are building a new team with a more robust portfolio of services to partner with divisional colleagues as they execute their priorities. As the operational foundation for the division, the BODR teams services include:

Budget development, forecasting, and financial modeling Human resources functions, including consultation and onboarding Technology acquisition and monitoring Creation and implementation of divisional guidelines and procedures consistent with University policy and compliance education and monitoring Effectiveness assessment and decision support for SAIE and SAIE-University departments and programs
Position Summary


The Director of Assessment & Planning will develop and implement an integrated, multi-level assessment infrastructure and plan that includes SAIE's 20+ departments, the SAIE division, and University-wide priorities (e.g., 4-Dimensional Student Experience, Mountain Campus) in which SAIE plays a critical role. The Director will lead SAIE's development of programmatic information that informs SAIE's messaging to stakeholders and philanthropic efforts with University Advancement.

The Director will build a culture of assessment within SAIE to create centers of assessment competencies that support the divisional assessment infrastructure. The Director reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and is a rotating member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT). The Director supervises a graduate student.


Essential Functions


Build an assessment infrastructure and plan that effectively conveys SAIE and SAIE-University outcomes to internal and external stakeholders and connects SAIE departments outcomes to divisional outcomes Lead the assessment & planning area, including: developing annual goals and objectives that are aligned with the Divisions strategic plan and priorities supervising the graduate assistant establishing assessment agenda and related budget managing projects; completing the areas annual report; etc. Collaborate with the 4-Dimensional Student Experience team to develop and implement a 4D assessment plan that facilitates integration of 4D into SAIE programs and services Provide the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and other senior staff members with support, analysis, data, and information relevant for the Board of Trustees, compliance, strategic planning, budgeting, program review, program evaluation, organizational health, and accreditation Plan and implement ongoing and onetime projects to assess student needs and satisfaction, including developing assessment methodology; conducting assessment projects (quantitative and qualitative); analyzing and drawing conclusions from data, writing reports; and presenting findings and recommendations to key stakeholders Collect and review department/unit annual reports in the Division and utilize data from key performance indicators to track needs and emerging trends, evaluate programs, and craft annual Division summary report Serve as a resource and consultant to Student Affairs staff members who are conducting assessment projects Collect, review, and glean insights from reports and share information concerning student characteristics and experiences and future trends that are relevant to the vision, mission, and strategic themes of the Division and the University of Denver, including the distribution of available data from professional literature, national data banks, institutional effectiveness research, and other student related studies Develop targeted population outreach lists, cohort/user academic and demographic profiles, and program participation data Build and distribute surveys and conduct focus groups on behalf of departments in the Division Serve as the Divisions liaison to Institutional Research, including submitting research proposals for exemptions, expedited reviews, or full IR review on behalf of Division staff members Represent Student Affairs in University committees and work groups and collaborate with Institutional Research and other offices (e.g., schools/colleges) engaged in assessment and research to support connections between the Division and relevant programs Coordinate the Divisions assessment of learning in the co-curriculum, including training and coaching staff who are developing and implementing learning assessment projects at the program and activity level that are directly linked to the Divisions learning domains/outcomes, and planning and implementing the Divisions annual assessment conference Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Proficiency in research project design Survey design, implementation, and analysis Qualitative assessment design, analysis, and analysis (e.g., focus groups, individual interviews, and case studies) Strong analytical and advanced statistical skills, including the ability to conduct predictive analytics Proficiency in the use of SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, Tableau, and/or other data analysis software Outstanding written, public speaking, and interpersonal communications skills Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities Commitment to a collaborative team approach
Required Qualifications


Masters degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, sociology, statistics, mathematics, public health, etc. and five (5) years professional experience in assessment OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, sociology, statistics, mathematics, public health, etc. and seven (7) years professional experience in assessment
Preferred Qualifications


Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in education, psychology, sociology, statistics, mathematics, public health, etc. Experience doing assessment work at a college/university, preferably in Student Affairs Experience assessing student learning outcomes in the co curriculum and/or beyond the classroom Successful completion of CITI training (Institutional Review Board)
Work Schedule

This position requires employees to work onsite 8:00am-4:30pm with some weekends, evenings and holidays. (Schedules vary by department and position.)


Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by
4:00 p.m. (MST) on March 31, 2022.Applications will continue to be evaluated as the position is open until filled.



Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.


Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 12.


Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.


Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.


Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.


All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.



Advertised:
March 17, 2022

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