Head of Assessment

Description

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is seeking a Head of Assessment to lead library assessment and student engagement & success research. They will advise and serve as a resource for library administration including budget & finance planning, grant writing/grant support, librarian research support, and national & regional engagement. They will also lead special projects as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Leads library assessment and integrates assessment and evidence-based decision-making across the Library.

• Coordinates data collection, storage, processing, and dissemination for decision-making and reporting.

• Analyzes and reports quantitative and qualitative data gathered from various sources in the Library and across campus.

• Collaborates on assessment research projects across the Library and supports assessment-focused data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

• Explores and communicates new assessment methods, including analysis and data collection to library staff.

• Provides consultation to library staff on assessment methods including usability testing, data collection and analysis.

• Participates in the library’s Strategic Planning Committee; creating tools to assist the library in conducting strategic planning; developing and advising on the creation of strategic metrics; and contributes to annual reports relating to annual strategic plan accomplishments.

• Develops and implements internal training on assessment methods, data collection and analysis, and technologies.

• Works closely with campus OneIT on business intelligence systems, assessment data storage, and data security.

• Coordinates the data collection for annual reports, strategic plans, and surveys.

• Ensures a collegial, team-oriented work environment.

• Displays excellent customer service and interpersonal skills when working with patrons and colleagues.

• Plans for, hires, develops, and manages reporting personnel, including faculty, staff, student assistants, interns, and non-student temps.

• Advises and serves as a resource for library administration related to budget/finance planning; grant writing and support; library-led research activities; and regional and national engagement.

• Leads special projects as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association 

• Graduation with a master's degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education, Skills and Training Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an academic library, or equivalent professional experience.

• Academic coursework or relevant professional experience in statistical methods, qualitative methods, and research design.

• Documented experience in the development and implementation of assessment strategies in libraries, higher education, or other complex organizations.

• Experience using a variety of quantitative and qualitative approaches to assessment such as user-centered design, ethnographic research, usability studies, or evaluation design.

• Demonstrated ability to perform data analyses and to present complicated information in easy to understand formats, e.g. data visualization, charts, tables, etc.

• Working knowledge of data visualization and statistical software tools.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience collecting and reporting statistics in a complex organization.

• Experience with SQL and database structure.

• Experience in project management.

• Experience with supporting accreditation efforts in higher education.

• Experience with national library assessment programs, e.g., LibQUAL+, Project Information Literacy, NSSE, Value of Academic Libraries.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the competencies ACRL has identified for assessment

• coordinators [ACRL draft competencies –http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/standards/assessment_proficiencies]

To apply: 

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Go to https://jobs.uncc.edu/ and search Faculty Vacancies - Position #002167

Or use direct link: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/63239
 

The review of applications will begin June 13th, 2025. Anticipated start date is 08/01/2025.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and verification of academic credentials.