Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Assessment (D-UAA) - Academic Professional (Open Rank)

Overview

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About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About OUESS

Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (VPUESS), the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) enriches undergraduate education and empowers students to succeed as leaders in progress and service. We engage in collaborative development and delivery of transformative learning experiences, and we continuously pursue initiatives to foster success for all students. We do this through the efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. Visit www.oue.gatech.edu.

This position must be available to work standard Georgia Tech business hours M-F, 8-5 (or 7-4 or 9-6) as well as some evenings and weekends with advance notice. We are looking for hardworking professionals who are dedicated to undergraduate education and to students as our top priority to join our talented, energetic, and creative OUESS team.

Atlanta, GA

The Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Assessment (D-UAA) supports the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success (VPUESS) and the leadership of the Office of Undergraduate Education and Student Success (OUESS) on a broad range of projects related to undergraduate student success at Georgia Tech. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives & Operations, the D-UAA leads the OUESS assessment and data analytics team, and works in close partnership with the Office of Academic Effectiveness (OAE) and Institutional Research and Planning (IRP) to develop and implement assessment strategies; support accreditation processes; develop predictive analytics that inform advising, curricular navigation, and student success efforts; and translate complex data into actionable insights to support institutional decision-making and student success initiatives. The position is responsible for overseeing divisional efforts to collect, analyze, and report data that documents outcomes and informs the continuous improvement of OUESS programs and services.

Examples of expected responsibilities of the D-UAA include but are not limited to:

Assessment, Accreditation, and Program Review:

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive assessment plan for OUESS units and programs aligned with OAE, University System of Georgia policies, SACSCOC standards, and the Institute's Strategic Plan (ISP).
• Collaborate with OUESS units to design, implement, and evaluate effective assessment practices.
• In coordination with the Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives and Operations, oversee OUESS's internal program review process, including data reporting and documentation.
• Complete benchmarking studies as requested for OUESS programs and services and in support of other institutional goals for undergraduate education.
• Serve as OUESS's lead for SACSCOC accreditation processes and reporting, including drafting narratives assigned to OUESS for 5- and 10-year compliance reports and supporting other accreditation activities as requested.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to learning outcomes, retention, graduation rates, and other key performance indicators.
• Develop infographics, dashboards, reports, and presentations that inform data, planning, and decision-making as requested.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders including OUESS leadership.
• In coordination with the Executive Director of Academic Success and Advising (ED-ASA), develop and implement Undergraduate

Advising and Student Success Analytics for EAB Navigate 360.

• Work with curricular analytical techniques to examine undergraduate students pathways and progress to degree completion and partner with faculty and academic leadership to inform responsive innovation based on the results of analyses.
• Take the lead on preparing OUESS's annual impact report in partnership with OUESS's director of communications.
• Contribute to data and review for Georgia Tech's Complete College Georgia report.
• Prepare other data summaries and reports for the VPUESS.

Strategic Planning and Policy Development Support:

• Oversee data, metrics and reporting for OUESS's Strategic Alignment Plan (SAP) in coordination with the ISP process.
• Serve as point of contact for OUESS's engagement in the ISP, including managing reporting and responding to requests for data and other outcomes information
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data-informed practices and policies that support academic quality and effectiveness.

Collaboration and Communication:

• In partnership with OUESS's director of communications, take the lead on communicating data/assessment insights; developing a communication plan for OUESS's strategic alignment plan; and developing OUESS's annual (impact) report.
• Leverage student engagement, enrollment trends, and program performance data to inform and optimize OUESS marketing and communication strategies, including targeted outreach, messaging effectiveness, and campaign impact.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for OUESS faculty and staff on assessment methods, data literacy, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison with IRP, OAE, academic affairs, the Office of Information Technology, and student services units to coordinate and implement undergraduate data initiatives.
• Collaborate with leaders of OUESS student support and co-curricular programs to ensure data insights are used to enhance the student experience, close achievement gaps, and strengthen programs that support student learning, development, and success.
• Promote a holistic understanding of the student journey by connecting data across units and helping OUESS teams align their efforts to better support students' academic progress, personal growth, and career readiness.

Educational Research and Teaching:

• Support the VPUESS in preparing and analyzing data for educational research projects related to undergraduate education and student success.
• As time permits, engage in educational research projects aligned with the goals of OUESS.
• Based on academic qualifications and approvals of appropriate academic or administrative units, teach classes in fields related to assessment and analytics.

OUESS Administration and Other Duties:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing training for OUESS employees on Georgia Tech policies for data security, cybersecurity, data governance, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and related policies.
• Serve on committees to represent the VPUESS and/or OUESS, including governance committees for student information systems and for data.
• Chair the OUESS Assessment Committee.
• Supervise professional and/or student staff. Currently the data analytics team is composed of an Assistant Director for Undergraduate Assessment and a Data Scientist. Funding to hire graduate student support may also be available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Non-tenure Track Academic Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.2 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook: https://www.policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.2-non-tenure-track-academic-faculty-members-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines

Academic Professional

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Education/Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Significant related experience or promotion from the rank of Associate Academic Professional.
• Quality of performance and potential development must be recognized by peers.

Senior Academic Professional

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Education/Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field.
• Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local).
• Successful and measurable related experience.
• Five (5) years or more as an Academic Professional (or equivalent rank)

Principal Academic Professional

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Education/Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Evidence of superior performance in the chosen field
• Recognition by peers (whether national, regional, or local)
• Successful and measurable related experience supervising others' work
• Successful and measurable related experience in a position of significant responsibility, and authority within program area, and demonstrated impact.
• Six (6) years or more as a Senior Academic Professional (or equivalent rank)

Education

• An earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) or equivalent terminal degree in Education/Higher Education Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or a related quantitative discipline appropriate to the performance of the Responsibilities (above). Candidates who have a Masters degree and who have completed all requirements but the dissertation (ABD) and are within 2 years of completion of a doctorate may also be considered.

Experience, Skills, Abilities

• At least 5 years of experience in assessment, institutional research, or data analytics in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of assessment methodologies, accreditation standards (e.g., regional accreditors such as MSCHE, SACSCOC, HLC, WSCUC), and data governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with a broad range of campus stakeholders, including faculty, students, and staff.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R,) and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) and database systems.
• Experience with research and report writing, including the ability to summarize analyses of data to varied audiences and to constituents in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with undergraduate curricular initiatives, primarily within STEM disciplines
• Experience working with student success, advising, and/or retention platforms (e.g., EAB, Starfish, Civitas, etc.)
• Basic familiarity with curricular analytics as a tool to understand student progression through degree programs.
• Experience with quantitative or qualitative research methods
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, intercultural competence, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supervising professional and/or graduate student staff.

Compensation is competitive and based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications. Candidates who have a Masters degree and who are ABD and within 2 years of completion of a doctorate may also be considered for the associate academic professional rank.

Applications will be accepted immediately and through the application deadline of June 30, 2025. The application packet must consist of a single PDF document that includes:

• Cover letter that clearly addresses the alignment of skills and backgrounds to the required job qualifications
• Curriculum vita
• The names, titles, and contact information (email, phone) for four professional references (references will not be contacted without prior notification)

Questions about this position or search may directed to Robert Hampson at rhampson3@gatech.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

The appointment as D-UAA is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track academic faculty position at the rank of academic professional (academic rank may be negotiable depending on selected candidate's credentials). The anticipated start date will be August 1, 2025, but it is negotiable.