Director – Outcomes Assessment – Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (E)

Job Summary

Date of First Consideration : July 30, undefined

Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

Salary Range : $80,000 - $85,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience

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The Planning & Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) office furthers the College’s mission and commitment to student success by providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to facilitate evidence-based planning and decision-making to improve institutional effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

PIE leads the College’s efforts around accreditation, assessment, data management, grant development, institutional effectiveness, institutional research, planning, and project management.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President - Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, & Project Management , the Director of Outcomes Assessment is responsible for ensuring outcomes assessment practices comply with accreditation standards.

This position leads the Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee and works directly with faculty leaders across programs / units for learning outcomes assessment activities.

Primary responsibilities include the following :

• Engages faculty, administrators, and other key stakeholders to ensure that learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional levels are 1) assessed on a regular basis and that 2) assessment data are being used to improve instructional practices and programs.
• Works collaboratively with the Learning Outcomes Assessment Faculty Coordinator.
• Collaborates with the Office of Instruction to plan meaningful data collection training for faculty.
• Supports Deans, Faculty Program Coordinators (FPCs), and departmental faculty in building and maintaining curriculum matrices that map learning outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with the Instructional leadership team on instructional program reviews.
• Manages an accessible repository of learning outcomes assessment reports and ensures learning outcomes data dashboards stay updated.
• Reviews / analyzes data in relation to target goals, providing recommendations and summary information, as appropriate.
• Documents learning outcomes assessment processes.
• In collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, develops, delivers, and manages professional learning opportunities related to learning outcomes assessment with a focus on equity-based assessment methods and interventions that aim at closing equity gaps in student learning.
• Contributes to accreditation self-study reports and tracking the College’s compliance with accreditation standards related to outcomes assessment.
• Leads the Learning Outcomes Assessment Committee (LOAC) and serves on other relevant committees such as Curriculum Committee and Transfer Planning Committee.
• Helps implement and manage integrated planning, improvement, and outcomes software.
• Supports the AVP-PIE with institutional effectiveness projects, as assigned.
• Prepares and / or directs the preparation of various written correspondences, reports, procedures, and other materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned (of a similar nature or level).

Qualifications

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Required Education & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Two (2) years’ experience with learning outcomes assessment or similar work
• Experience in project management and / or leading teams to goals / outcomes

Knowledge Of :

• Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Online collaboration tools such as SharePoint
• Principles and best practices related to learning outcomes assessment in higher education

Skill In :

• Contributing to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural appreciation and awareness
• Providing leadership, motivating staff and colleagues, and working collaboratively across job classifications, College divisions, and between agencies and organizations
• Managing competing priorities within a high energy, dynamic work environment
• Working both independently (with minimal supervision) and collaboratively within a team
• Effective communication (both oral / written) to a variety of diverse audiences
• Establishing / maintaining effective relationships with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and researchers within the College, state agencies, and other institutions of higher education
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound independent judgment within policy and legal guidelines

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment :

The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered).

Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs.

If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs.

When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.

Terms Of Employment / Salary :

• This is a full-time administrative / exempt annually contracted position.
• Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education / experience.
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Other Conditions :

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship / status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit :

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities.

Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.

Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following :

• NEOGOV online profile, application, and supplemental question(s)
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position.
• Current resume

Please Note : Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.

Community Standard Statement "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.

Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly ..." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection.

We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued.

Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations.

When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home / Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance

Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance

Life Insurance overview :

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance overview :

• Basic Coverage : 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage : 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative / exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS

A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education.

Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.

A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.