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State University of New York at Oswego Data Manager for Assessment in Oswego, New York
Location: Oswego, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Wed Jul 17 2024 Job Description:
Description of Department:
The School of Education includes more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Education has a Clinical Practice and Partnerships Office and six academic departments, including Career and Technical Educator Preparation, Counseling and Psychological Services, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Technology, with 60 programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, including in-person and online modalities. SoE faculty are committed teachers and scholars who work with their students to solve problems and arrive at insights by looking across disciplinary boundaries, working on cutting-edge research, and using technology to connect globally. The SoE works closely with other academic units - particularly the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - which provides content area education for teacher candidates. SoE faculty and staff are in the renovated Park and Wilber Halls. The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) recently accredited the SoE. For more information about the SoE visit https://www.oswego.edu/education
The School of Education at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a full-time Data Manager for Assessment position.
Posting Date: July 17, 2024
Review Date: The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: SL2 (https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/) - commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/) for more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) professional staff.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
Manage the electronic data management system (i.e., Tk20 by Watermark) that collects and stores evidence and assessments across School of Education (SoE) programs
Oversee input and maintenance of data (clinical placement information, student course schedules, etc.) to the data management system
Manage user access within the data management system, communicating with stakeholders as needed (e.g., vendor, campus offices, external partners)
Facilitate implementation of program assessment plans with the distribution and collection of key assessments within the data management system, monitoring completion rates among users
Manage the dissemination of assessment data from the electronic data management system in support of evidence for accreditation, specialized professional standards, institutional and unit priorities
Support users (e.g., faculty, staff, students, external partners) in utilizing the data management system, troubleshoot user interface concerns and develop guidance materials
Support statistical analyses to review and summarize assessment results; use statistical analyses to monitor fairness, reliability, and validity of assessments
Support annual and periodic reporting of data analyses and action planning as a result of assessments
Support the development of self-studies and institutional reports
Support the SoE in collecting data from across the university and unit to meet external reporting and accountability requirements
Attend professional development conferences and workshops related to the job function
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university by time of appointment
Demonstrated ability in data collection and reporting
Demonstrated ability to use databases and software associated with data collection and analysis
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team while also independently
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant and successful experience with academic program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation in a higher education setting
Experience with assessment related to specific program assessment standards and processes for accreditation
Knowledge of best practices in data privacy and information security
Experience managing data visualization tools
At SUNY Oswego, we value the diversity found in each campus community member and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment that respects, embraces, and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse, and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information, see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) .
As a candidate seeking consideration, you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience, professional activity and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy) to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office by calling 315-312-2230 or emailing hr@oswego.edu.
For Campus Safety information, please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report) to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco_smoke_free_policy_final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
Search Chair:
Nicole Wise at nicole.wise@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.