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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Manager of Educational Assessment and Analytics
Executive Area: Academic Affairs
College/School/MBU: College of Education
Department: Dean - College of Education
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Summary
The Manager of Educational Assessment and Analytics leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of organizational assessment to support the College’s mission of supporting “Education for a Socially Just World.” Working under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and in collaboration with the leadership team of the College, the Manager supports state, national, and professional accreditation program approval processes for licensure programs as well as College-level strategic planning efforts. As part of this work, the Manager provides relevant information to other members of the College leadership. A central part of this work is to provide updated data to program coordinators of educator preparation programs and generate required reports.
Essential Functions
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Develops and implements multiple data collection and reporting protocols using multiple large data bases (SPIRE, Flagship Analytics, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Academic Analytics) to inform program and unit improvement.
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Building on the University’s Flagship Analytics platform and using Tableau, leads the development of College-level dashboards and/or analytics tools related to the effectiveness of educational programs as well as the College’s progress in meeting strategic planning objectives.
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Serves as a core member of the UMass Amherst Educator Preparation leadership team on assessment matters related to both state program approval and compliance with regulations established by state, federal, and specialized subject matter professional associations.
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Generates and interprets reports from various data sources such as DESE databases and UMass Flagship Analytics, to provide educator preparation programs with data to support decision making.
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Collects and maintains data and prepares reports related to field placement sites and supervising practitioners, including census data (practicum demographics reports).
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Serves as core member of the team preparing for state program approval and national accreditation visits. Maintains accreditation documentation located in common files and websites.
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Designs data collection and analysis for required data College leadership team.
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Serves as the College’s primary point of contact for compliance related reporting and provide data for national and statewide assessment reports (e.g., Title 2, State Annual Report).
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Works with the Educator Licensure officer to provide the information required to upload the Candidate Assessment of Performance Report.
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Responds to internal and external requests for data (e.g., US News and World Reports, College Factbook, strategic planning data).
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Coordinates with University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR).
Other Functions
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Performs other duties as assigned, showing adaptability and flexibility to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
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Travels and attends meetings as requested.
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Completes special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a field related to educational assessment, evaluation, or research and two (2) years' experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at the PK-12 or post-secondary level OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four (4) years' experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at the PK-12 or post-secondary level.
Experience with research and survey design, research methodologies, and statistical analysis.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Problem solving, organizational, planning and project management skills.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and representation software.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in field related to educational assessment, evaluation, or research.
Knowledge of practices and methods of program evaluation and assessment with demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the creation, manipulation, and extraction of information from large and small data sources (data mining), and the use of statistical concepts and techniques in the analysis of data and information.
Knowledge of educator preparation accreditation processes and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment tools and software used in educational environments.
Prior experience utilizing Tableau or similar data visualization software.
Experience in learning assessment, institutional research, or program evaluation at the College or University-level.
Proficiency in using or familiarity with TK20 or a similar data management software program.
Experience creating and conducting surveys.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Required to work occasional nights and weekends.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 28
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their interest in the role. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide the contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Title: Manager of Educational Assessment and Analytics
Executive Area: Academic Affairs
College/School/MBU: College of Education
Department: Dean - College of Education
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Summary
The Manager of Educational Assessment and Analytics leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of organizational assessment to support the College’s mission of supporting “Education for a Socially Just World.” Working under the supervision of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and in collaboration with the leadership team of the College, the Manager supports state, national, and professional accreditation program approval processes for licensure programs as well as College-level strategic planning efforts. As part of this work, the Manager provides relevant information to other members of the College leadership. A central part of this work is to provide updated data to program coordinators of educator preparation programs and generate required reports.
Essential Functions
-
Develops and implements multiple data collection and reporting protocols using multiple large data bases (SPIRE, Flagship Analytics, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Academic Analytics) to inform program and unit improvement.
-
Building on the University’s Flagship Analytics platform and using Tableau, leads the development of College-level dashboards and/or analytics tools related to the effectiveness of educational programs as well as the College’s progress in meeting strategic planning objectives.
-
Serves as a core member of the UMass Amherst Educator Preparation leadership team on assessment matters related to both state program approval and compliance with regulations established by state, federal, and specialized subject matter professional associations.
-
Generates and interprets reports from various data sources such as DESE databases and UMass Flagship Analytics, to provide educator preparation programs with data to support decision making.
-
Collects and maintains data and prepares reports related to field placement sites and supervising practitioners, including census data (practicum demographics reports).
-
Serves as core member of the team preparing for state program approval and national accreditation visits. Maintains accreditation documentation located in common files and websites.
-
Designs data collection and analysis for required data College leadership team.
-
Serves as the College’s primary point of contact for compliance related reporting and provide data for national and statewide assessment reports (e.g., Title 2, State Annual Report).
-
Works with the Educator Licensure officer to provide the information required to upload the Candidate Assessment of Performance Report.
-
Responds to internal and external requests for data (e.g., US News and World Reports, College Factbook, strategic planning data).
-
Coordinates with University Analytics and Institutional Research (UAIR).
Other Functions
-
Performs other duties as assigned, showing adaptability and flexibility to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
-
Travels and attends meetings as requested.
-
Completes special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a field related to educational assessment, evaluation, or research and two (2) years' experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at the PK-12 or post-secondary level OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four (4) years' experience in assessment, evaluation, and research at the PK-12 or post-secondary level.
Experience with research and survey design, research methodologies, and statistical analysis.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Problem solving, organizational, planning and project management skills.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and representation software.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in field related to educational assessment, evaluation, or research.
Knowledge of practices and methods of program evaluation and assessment with demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the creation, manipulation, and extraction of information from large and small data sources (data mining), and the use of statistical concepts and techniques in the analysis of data and information.
Knowledge of educator preparation accreditation processes and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment tools and software used in educational environments.
Prior experience utilizing Tableau or similar data visualization software.
Experience in learning assessment, institutional research, or program evaluation at the College or University-level.
Proficiency in using or familiarity with TK20 or a similar data management software program.
Experience creating and conducting surveys.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week.
Required to work occasional nights and weekends.
This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 28
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their interest in the role. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide the contact information for three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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Yes, University of Massachusetts Amherst sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Education roles, including faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and professional staff positions. As a public research university, UMass Amherst has an established international hiring process through its HR and international faculty support offices. You'll need a qualifying specialty occupation and a confirmed offer before the university initiates the H-1B petition with USCIS.
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UMass Amherst sponsors H-1B visas for most full-time Education positions requiring a specialty degree. J-1 visas are common for visiting scholars, researchers, and short-term academic appointments. F-1 OPT and CPT are available for eligible students in on-campus roles. For longer-term faculty, the university also supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications are expected for Education roles at University of Massachusetts Amherst?
Tenure-track and research faculty positions typically require a completed doctoral degree in a relevant field. Postdoctoral roles require a Ph.D. and a record of peer-reviewed research or publication. Lecturer and instructional staff roles may accept a master's degree with teaching experience. For H-1B eligibility, the position must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, which generally means a direct degree requirement is stated in the job description.
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H-1B processing through USCIS standard service takes three to six months after the university files the petition. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. For green card sponsorship through PERM, the full process, including DOL labor certification and USCIS petition approval, typically takes one to three years depending on priority date backlogs and the applicant's country of birth.
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