POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Program Manager, Public Affairs and Assessment
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 2447
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Associate Provost for Public Affairs and Assessment
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Program Manager, Public Affairs and Assessment coordinates academic integrity programming and processing of cases and coordinates aspects of assessment and accreditation, the Center for Writing in College, Career and Community, and the Center for Civic Engagement.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree is required.
Experience: At least one yearrs of experience organizing, implementing, and managing projects in higher education is required. Experience with statistical analysis software is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Familiarity with Banner is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates the work of the Academic Integrity Council by receiving reports of academic dishonesty, gathering the facts of the case, explaining the process, student rights, and possible sanctions to involved students, sets up hearings, provides case information to Council members, and facilitates adjudication of cases by assuring policy and procedure are followed.
2. Plans and facilitates workshops about academic integrity for faculty and students and programming for Academic Integrity week.
3. Oversees communication with area public schools and the Center for Writing for College, Career and Community, seeks sponsorships for programming and workshops, and plans and executes conferences for participating teachers and high school students.
4. Plans and executes Assessment conferences and workshops.
5. Administers the HLC computer application and manages the evidence file of actions taken to respond to recommendations made by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
6. Oversees the administration and dissemination of results of assessment surveys.
7. Communicates with Deans regarding the yearly assessment report and reviews, analyzes, and provides feedback to the Director, Assessment about the yearly assessment reports from the Deans.
8. Seeks external funding for programs of the Center for Civic Engagement.
9. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Associate Provost for Public Affairs and Assessment.
11. Helps to ensure the success of Public Affairs and Assessment by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Program Manager, Public Affairs and Assessment is supervised by the Associate Provost for Public Affairs and Assessment and supervises graduate assistants and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED APRIL 2021
