Interim Director Assessment & Evaluation

McGill University

13d ago

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Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
People, HR & Administration
Education & Teaching
Montréal

Requirements

Education: A graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in assessment, evaluation, or related areas, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
Proven experience in strategic planning and implementation.
Strong understanding of assessment and evaluation methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
Experience with evidence-based decision-making and applied research.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Proficiency in using IT solutions for assessment and evaluation operations.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines and best practices in research.
Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, management & administration of planning development, assessment & evaluation activities across Student Life & Learning (SLL) units, including Enrollment Services, Athletics and Recreation, Student Services, Student Housing and Hospitality and the Office of the Dean of Students.
Leads monitoring and evaluation activities of SLL strategic planning by establishing appropriate methodologies, developing tools and reporting metrics.
Has the primary leadership role across Student Life and Learning as requested by DP in developing comprehensive plans through collaborative multidisciplinary team approaches to ensure quality assurance reporting of the delivery of services, cyclical review of services, special projects, and programming.
Leads identification, diagnosis, recommendations, implementation tools and performs follow-up to enhance the effectiveness of services and ensure adherence and accountability and best practices in the student experience.
Establishes frameworks for assessing progress toward strategic goals, & ensures the frameworks are continually improved & increasingly integrated with other processes.
Leads evidence-based decision-making to be used by units for creating medium and long-term improvements within the units and overall service excellence model.
Leads and participates in working groups and committees at project scoping phases, implementation, and review.
Provides subject matter expertise to the SLL units in developing their assessment and evaluation plans.
Leads continuous improvement and data informed decision-making consistent with the SLL strategic plan. Responsible for improvements of assessment and evaluation activities as well as continuous improvement of SLL programs, services, and initiatives.
Leads applied research projects and the implementation of benchmarking exercises with external agencies to ensure accountability requirements align. Keep current with trends in the market while applying internal best practices.
Responsible for reviewing and approving applied research requests for Student Services and SLL and ensuring ethical clearance for approved projects.
Acts as a resource to senior management & to the University community on best practices and subject matter expertise in assessment and evaluation.
Develops multi-year strategic and operational plans, funding proposals, and annual goals and objectives and implement them in a timely and appropriate manner.
Determines and oversees the choice, use and extent of IT solutions to support assessment and evaluation operations and SLL needs.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Interim Director Assessment & Evaluation position?

This position is a temporary role for the duration of 1 year.

Who will the Interim Director report to?

The Interim Director will report to the Interim Senior Director, Student Life and Learning.

What type of educational background is required for this position?

A graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field is required.

How much experience is needed for this role?

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in assessment, evaluation, or related areas is required, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.

Is proficiency in languages other than English required for this position?

Knowledge of French and English is required, as McGill University is an English-language university, and day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

What are the responsibilities of the Interim Director regarding team management?

The Interim Director oversees a team responsible for the implementation of applied assessment projects and accountability reporting frameworks for Student Life and Learning.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $111,430.00 - $139,290.00 - $174,110.00.

Will the Interim Director provide expertise in research?

Yes, the Interim Director will lead applied research projects and ensure that accountability requirements align with best practices.

What types of initiatives will the Interim Director be responsible for?

The Interim Director will be responsible for complex, highly sensitive, and high-impact initiatives that support the student experience across Student Life & Learning.

What is the application process for external candidates?

External candidates should refer to the 'How to Apply for a Job' job aid for instructions on how to apply.

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