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Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics. This is a regular full-time position that will begin immediately.
Reporting to the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics provides leadership and operational oversight for the College’s academic assessment, program review, accreditation support, and continuous improvement efforts. The position oversees assessment and planning processes; coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of assessment and performance data; and supports the evaluation of academic programs, the General Education Core, Distance Education, and Developmental Education initiatives. Collaborating across the institution, the Director partners closely with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Academic Division Deans, Dean of Educational Technology, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Information Technology Department to strengthen assessment practices, support evidence-based decision-making, and advance student learning and institutional effectiveness. Working closely with academic and institutional leaders, the position helps ensure compliance with accreditation standards, supports strategic planning initiatives, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Statistics, Educational Measurement, Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction or related field required. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership, Assessment and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field preferred. Two years’ experience in higher education leadership and administration, educational, institutional, or corporate environment research required. Experience with academic assessment, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, accreditation, institutional research, or institutional effectiveness preferred. Experience collaborating with faculty, academic administrators, and staff on assessment or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with five (5) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics. This is a regular full-time position that will begin immediately.
Reporting to the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Academic Assessment and Analytics provides leadership and operational oversight for the College’s academic assessment, program review, accreditation support, and continuous improvement efforts. The position oversees assessment and planning processes; coordinates the collection, analysis, and reporting of assessment and performance data; and supports the evaluation of academic programs, the General Education Core, Distance Education, and Developmental Education initiatives. Collaborating across the institution, the Director partners closely with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Academic Division Deans, Dean of Educational Technology, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Information Technology Department to strengthen assessment practices, support evidence-based decision-making, and advance student learning and institutional effectiveness. Working closely with academic and institutional leaders, the position helps ensure compliance with accreditation standards, supports strategic planning initiatives, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the College’s mission and strategic priorities. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Statistics, Educational Measurement, Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction or related field required. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership, Assessment and Evaluation, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field preferred. Two years’ experience in higher education leadership and administration, educational, institutional, or corporate environment research required. Experience with academic assessment, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, accreditation, institutional research, or institutional effectiveness preferred. Experience collaborating with faculty, academic administrators, and staff on assessment or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with five (5) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of assessment jobs.
- Master's or doctoral degree in education, educational measurement, or a related field
- Experience designing, administering, and reporting on large-scale assessments
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, or similar software
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and outcomes assessment frameworks
- Demonstrated leadership managing cross-functional teams and institutional reporting
- Familiarity with psychometric principles including validity, reliability, and item analysis
Tips for Your Director of Assessment Job Search
Quantify your assessment program outcomes
Hiring committees for director of assessment roles want concrete evidence of impact. Document how your work improved accreditation outcomes, pass rates, or data quality, and lead with those results on your resume before listing responsibilities.
Tailor your resume to sector-specific language
K-12 districts use terms like MTSS and proficiency benchmarks, while higher education postings reference SACSCOC or HLC outcomes assessment. Mirror the vocabulary in each job posting so your resume clears applicant tracking systems and reads naturally to the hiring committee.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of assessment openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a portfolio of assessment frameworks you created
Many candidates talk about overseeing assessments but cannot show original work. Compile two or three examples of rubrics, evaluation models, or reporting dashboards you designed, and reference them briefly in your cover letter so interviewers know to ask.
Prepare a data-literacy narrative for interviews
Interviewers frequently test whether director of assessment candidates can translate psychometric data for non-technical audiences. Practice explaining validity, reliability, or disaggregated results in plain language, and be ready to walk through a real example from your current or previous role.
Negotiate start date around accreditation cycles
Many assessment director positions open just before or after a major accreditation review. If you are negotiating start date, ask about upcoming reporting deadlines, then frame an earlier start as an advantage for the organization rather than a personal request.
Director of Assessment Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of assessments?
The most active employers for director of assessments right now are City University of New York, Virginia Commonwealth University, and NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS, and the most openings are in North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, universities, and credentialing bodies consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many director of assessment jobs are remote?
About 73% of director of assessment openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in higher education outcomes assessment and healthcare quality measurement roles. Positions tied to K-12 district leadership or hands-on accreditation coordination are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a director of assessment?
Most directors of assessment begin in coordinator or analyst roles where they build hands-on experience designing rubrics, running data cycles, and writing accreditation reports. Moving up typically requires earning a master's degree or doctorate in educational measurement or a related field, then taking on progressively larger program-level responsibilities. Presenting at professional conferences and leading institutional reporting projects strengthens your candidacy for director-level postings.
Can you get hired as a director of assessment with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct experience can be competitive for director of assessment roles by emphasizing adjacent work in curriculum development, institutional research, or program evaluation. Demonstrating that you have led a data reporting initiative, contributed to an accreditation self-study, or built an assessment framework from scratch addresses the core hiring concern. Some smaller districts and community colleges hire at the director title with less experience than research universities require.
What does the director of assessment interview process look like?
The director of assessment interview process usually starts with a screening call focused on your data background and leadership experience. A formal panel interview follows, often including faculty, academic affairs staff, or district administrators, and candidates are frequently asked to present a sample assessment plan or walk through a past accreditation project. Final rounds may include a meeting with the provost, superintendent, or chief academic officer before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of assessment jobs?
You can find and apply to director of assessment jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that fit your experience level and sector, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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