Job Description

Title: Assistant Director of Academic Services
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: University Assessment Services

Job Summary

University Assessment Services (UAS) provides leadership and support for institutional assessment, academic program assessment, and program evaluation across Illinois State University. UAS collaborates with academic and administrative units to develop meaningful assessment processes, foster a culture of evidence-informed decision making, and improve student learning and institutional effectiveness. The office provides consultation, professional development, data analytics, reporting, and technology solutions to support assessment and accreditation activities. The Assistant Director coordinates assessment initiatives through consultation, data analysis, assessment systems administration, and faculty support. The position collaborates closely with academic and administrative units, the Office of the Provost, and other campus partners to advance assessment practices and continuous improvement across the University.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$71,064 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Master's or equivalent degree in education, psychology, research methods, or a related field.
2. Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education assessment, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, program evaluation, or quality improvement.
3. Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and supporting assessment processes within a higher education environment.
4. Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data and communicating findings to a variety of audiences.
5. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and experience using data analysis, reporting, or assessment technologies. Competence in or ability to learn assessment related applications like Qualtrics, Nvivo, and/or SPSS.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience using technology to support assessment, data collection, analysis, reporting, and workflow management, with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new applications.

Work Hours

Core hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Remain at a workstation for extended periods of time.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2026 or sooner

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcript - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD214, must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.