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Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Strategy

Virginia Tech -
Blacksburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

Data analysis reporting
Qualitative data analysis
Strategic planning in education
Rubric-based evaluation
Survey design
Managing data teams
Technical report writing
Master's degree
Change management
Collaborative research
Research report preparation
Managing projects
Data-driven decision making
Process program evaluations
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

536708

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

DSA-Student Affairs Central Aux.

Data Analytics / Security
Student Affairs / Services

Faculty (Salaried)

Virginia Tech

Job Description

We’re currently searching for our Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Strategy in Student Affairs to join our team in Blacksburg, VA, and to be a strategic leader in our division in motivating data-informed decision-making efforts and fostering a learning-centered and evidence-based approach to advancing our divisional mission, strategic plan, and values. When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow. We need someone adept with program
, diligent with effective data integration, over-the-moon for outcomes, and passionate about program evaluation. If that’s you, then please read on

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
You’ll be reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Administration for Student Affairs and will be joining the Division of Student Affairs at a critical time in a key leadership capacity. This
is a major driving force for advancing divisional priorities and have the opportunity to build on an already strong foundation of continuous improvement. (Note: Student Affairs Strategic Plan: https://students.vt.edu/about/strategic_plan.html)You’ll be responsible for strategically directing and tactically coordinating multiple projects and evaluation activities across the division-providing subject matter expertise in evaluation methods, outcome assessments, and data analysis/reporting.

You will directly supervise the Assistant Director of Assessment who has primary responsibility for departmental assessment planning, reporting and action, and managing division-wide assessment work groups and training activities. You will co-advise a shared data scientist position with the Office of Analytics & Institutional Effectiveness to guide the development of a data analytic application in our University DataCommons to support division- and university-wide initiatives.

You’ll lead the division’s data strategy efforts; taking an innovative and collaborative systems approach to data collection, data dissemination, and data utilization—leveraging best practices, key partnerships, and technologies to help guide operational decisions.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For this regular appointment, calendar-year position, Virginia Tech offers a generous compensation package (ranged from $105,00-$115,000) along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

We believe it is important for applicants and employees alike to understand our decision-making process re: compensation. For the sake of transparency, please note the following items we want you to understand:

You’ll see that this job has a posted salary range from $105,00-$115,000. This range represents the salary information we have gathered in our salary benchmarking research.

In order to preserve fairness and equity internally, we will be evaluating your salary offer to ensure it is competitive but appropriate given the market range; with the higher end of the range reserved for candidates who have significant experience at this level of a role.

We know that salary is important, but it isn’t everything when it comes to making a decision. So we encourage you to visit this site to visualize what your total compensation package would look like if you are the selected candidate and visit this site to see what life is like in the New River Valley.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.

THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.

Required Qualifications

At a minimum, successful applicants are required to have:

Master’s degree in higher education, data sciences, student affairs administration, public administration, statistics, or a related field with a research or evaluation emphasis.

Considerable experience developing and leading the planning and assessment efforts for a large and complex division or organization.

Expert-level ability with analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, interpreting findings, and producing effective reports for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.

Significant experience designing, validating, and administering evaluative instruments (e.g. surveys, rubrics, focus group protocols, etc.)

Extensive experience successfully managing multiple assessment/ research projects simultaneously, ideally in a higher education setting or other large, complex organization.

Demonstrated experience and skill in establishing a strong culture of assessment, forging collaborative partnerships, building consensus, and effectively managing change.

Considerable experience utilizing software applications and other technology-based tools to enhance assessment efforts and capabilities in the area of data analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

It is also preferred that successful applicants have:

Earned doctorate in higher education, data sciences, student affairs administration, public administration, statistics, or a related field.

Professional experience in program evaluation, assessment, and research within the context of higher education.

Demonstrated experience supervising professional as well as student staff.
Experience in a student affairs functional area.

Knowledge of student development theory and best practices surrounding the assessment of student services and programs.

Demonstrated commitment to personal growth and professional development in assessment, analytics, or a related field—as evidenced by involvement with industry associations such as NASPA, ACPA, CAS, CHEA, or other national organization.

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$105,000- $115,000

Hours per week

Review Date

July 22nd, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Caroline Wilkinson at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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