ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:  Coordinator, Assessment Baccalaureate Programs

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs, College of Education      SITE: Tarpon Springs

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                          GRADE: B

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Assessment Coordinator for the College of Education (COE) is responsible for creating and managing information and assessment systems for the purpose of reporting to internal and external entities to comply with requests and improve unit and program operations. This position reports directly to the Dean with close supervision by the Director of Curriculum & Student Success, College of Education, and will be located primarily at the Tarpon Springs Campus. However, travel among SPC campuses is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develops an integrated system to collect, manage, analyze and report all data —administrative, faculty and student — pertinent to the College of Education—for enhanced effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Works with Dean and Director of Curriculum & Student Success to prepare all reports required by various agencies regarding the College of Education in a timely manner; viz. IPEP, Title II, NCATE, SACS, SPOL, FLDOE Initial Program Approval.
• Works closely with Coordinator of Baccalaureate Research and Reports to prepare for SACS special projects and requests for information, including data on new programs.
• Coordinates all site visits from various agencies to assure and maintain the ongoing success of the College of Education.
• Coordinates the collection and dissemination of COE information and data with other administrative offices (viz. Baccalaureate Specialist, Registrar, Coordinator of Baccalaureate Research and Reports) within St. Petersburg College to assure that data regarding admission, enrollment, progression and program completion are tracked and properly reported.
• Creates or manages existing survey instruments, including their timely administration, and creates new instruments to improve all aspects of the program.
• Works closely with all COE administrative personnel and faculty to assure that all appropriate and required data are collected and used as the basis of decision-making within the unit.
• Oversees the administration of all COE assessments for entering students.
• Chairs or co-chairs the COE Technology Committee.
• Works closely with TSS to liaise between the Dean’s Office and program faculty in maintaining candidate electronic portfolios and training.
• Works closely with the Dean and Director of Curriculum & Student Success in the preparation of all planning documents and other documents to report program effectiveness, including but not limited to unit plans, curriculum, budgets, and fee reports.
• Assures compliance of COE with all federal, state and institutional guidelines and standards.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s degree in statistics, measurement or a related field in Education is preferred. Qualified candidates with appropriate experience and a degree other than a Masters may be considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 3 years work experience in higher education preferred, especially in a teacher preparation program or direct experience with data management, accountability, and continuous improvement processes.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Written and oral communication skills. Organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, educational policy makers, and decision makers.  Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.

                                                                                                                                                      revised: 06/2007