Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
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Assessment

Position Description: Work with campus assessment coordinators, Assessment SPIT, and Middle States Study Team members to investigate, communicate and/or implement assessment objectives and activities with a goal to improve learning opportunities at Mansfield University. The graduate assistant will attend committee meetings, research and communicate actual and best practices assessment activities/tools across campus (and beyond), and assist when necessary with survey data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Basic Requirements: Dependability and accountability is a must. Clearly displays strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with others, competency in computer skills (word processing, Excel, web browsing) and ability to learn new computer programs such as Survey Pro.
Specific Assignments/Responsibilities:
  • Maintain regular office hours in the Assessment Office.
  • Demonstrate or develop strong skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Develop proficiency with TracDat Software.
  • Become familiar with past and current activities of the Assessment SPIT, the General Education Assessment Team, and the Middle States Teams (PRR and Self-Study).
  • Participate in the MU Assessment SPIT meetings and GEAT meetings.
  • Participate in the facilitation of the Excellence in Higher Education workshops and follow-up meetings.
  • Assist the chairs of the Assessment SPIT and Middles States Self Study Committee in researching and distributing assessment best practices (ideally via a MU assessment website).
  • Assist the campus assessment coordinators and Assessment SPIT to increase the availability of training for faculty interested in writing effective student learning outcomes, departmental missions/visions, and assessment plans.
  • Research literature in higher education teaching, learning, and assessment.
  • Administer surveys and other assessment instruments or activities under supervision.
  • Prepare surveys for administration via the internet and organize data obtained.
  • Prepare assessment reports and presentations under supervision.
 
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