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Job Description
Summary
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Programs and Communication, the Assessment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Associated Students’ (AS) assessment, planning, and evaluation efforts to ensure the effectiveness, equity, and continuous improvement of AS programs, services, and operations. This position leads organization-wide assessment efforts, supports data-informed decision-making, and provides training and consultation to staff and student leaders.
Duties
Assessment & Organizational Effectiveness
Leads the design, coordination, and implementation of organization-wide assessment initiatives for Associated Students. Responsibilities include developing assessment plans; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data; preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations; supporting program review; and translating findings into actionable recommendations that inform decision-making, planning, and continuous improvement.
DEI Training, Equity Assessment & Compliance
Integrates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles into assessment and evaluation practices. Develops and facilitates DEI- and equity-minded assessment trainings for AS staff and student leaders; supports tracking and documentation of required trainings and compliance-related activities (e.g., DEI, Title IX, workplace conduct, as applicable to AS); and conducts disaggregated data analysis to identify equity gaps and inform inclusive practices.
Planning, Policy & Special Projects
Supports strategic, annual, and long-term planning efforts through assessment and data analysis. Drafts and revises assessment-related policies, procedures, and guidelines; conducts benchmarking and best-practice research; and coordinates special projects and initiatives, including timelines, documentation, and progress reporting.
Administrative & Collaborative Support
Serves on committees, working groups, and program review teams; provides consultation and technical assistance to AS departments on assessment and evaluation; and collaborates with campus partners as needed.
Other
Performs other duties as assigned to support the department mission and goals.
Qualifications
Education:
- Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Equivalent to a minimum of two (2) years of professional-level experience managing assessment projects, program evaluation, or program review.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Research Methods, or a related field.
- Experience assessing student learning and development in co-curricular or student organization settings.
- Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing assessments using a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens.
- Experience conducting qualitative research, including focus groups and interviews.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to translate assessment data into actionable insights.
- Knowledge of student development theory and learning outcomes.
- Proficiency with survey tools and data analysis software.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
This position is employed through Associated Students (AS). AS offers an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick Leave, 14 paid Holidays, company sponsored retirement program and more.
The pay range for the position is $70,304.00 to $90,584.00 annually. The anticipated hiring range: $70,304.00 to $80,000.00 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
HOURS: Full-Time, Exempt at 40 hours per week; schedule is generally Monday - Friday during business hours but periodically varies to accommodate special meetings or events.
General Information
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily upon verbal offer of employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment.
Candidates should apply by completing the on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
Associated Students, California State University, Northridge, Inc. (A.S.) is proud to operate on the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campus serving students. As part of the campus community, A.S. follows the California State University (CSU) policy that strongly recommends all faculty, staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be immunized (aka vaccinated) against the virus that causes COVID-19.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
CSUN Associated Students (A.S.) is a 501(c)3 corporation integrated with California State University, Northridge campus. Its mission is to serve as the primary advocate for students at CSUN and to provide excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment. A.S. offers programs in sustainability; outdoor adventures; sport clubs; child care; ticket, transportation passes and attraction discount ticket sales; concerts, fairs and lectures. A.S. has its own infrastructure that includes risk management; information technology support; marketing; accounting and human resources.
ABOUT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is a comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 38,000 students annually and counts hundreds of thousands of alumni who elevate Southern California and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California, generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 11,700 jobs each year. Serving more students on Pell Grants than any other institution in California, CSUN is also a social elevator and one of the most diverse universities in the country.
Advertised: Feb 18 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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