Assistant Director, Experiential Programs & Evaluation (Promotional Opportunity)

UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, Massachusetts
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    General Summary of Position:

    This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position. 

    The Assistant Director plays a critical role in advancing student career success through data-informed program management, assessment, and experiential learning initiatives. This position leads the development and implementation of assessment strategies that demonstrate the impact of career connected experiences and manages internship funding and experiential programs that increase access to high-impact experiential learning opportunities.

    The Assistant Director collaborates with students, employers, faculty, academic departments, institutional research staff, advancement partners, and external stakeholders to assess student outcomes, administer internship funding programs, and ensure continuous improvement of initiatives.

    Internship Funding Program Management

    • Manage university-funded internship and experiential learning programs.
    • Oversee application, selection, award, and reporting processes for internship funding initiatives.
    • Coordinate student recruitment, outreach, and marketing efforts to increase awareness and participation.
    • Advise students on eligibility requirements, application materials, learning objectives, and post-experience reflection activities.
    • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and assessment measures for funded internship programs.
    • Track student participation, expenditures, and outcomes to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
    • Produce impact reports demonstrating student success, employer engagement, and program outcomes for donors, leadership, and funding partners.
    • Cultivate partnerships with advancement, alumni, and employer relations staff to support program sustainability and growth.

    Program Assessment and Data Analytics

    • Coordinate assessment efforts for Career Connected Experience programs, services, events, and student learning outcomes.
    • Design and implement assessment plans aligned with NACE career readiness competencies, institutional priorities, and accreditation requirements.
    • Develop and administer surveys, focus groups, and other quantitative and qualitative assessment methods.
    • Analyze data related to student engagement, learning outcomes, career connected experiences, employment outcomes, and career readiness development.
    • Create dashboards, reports, and presentations for university leadership and external stakeholders.
    • Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for program improvement.
    • Collaborate with Institutional Research and academic departments to support assessment initiatives and career outcomes reporting.
    • Prepare annual reports documenting program effectiveness, student impact, and return on investment.

    Employer and Campus Engagement

    • Collaborate with faculty, academic advisors, and student support offices to integrate career development into the student experience.
    • Represent the Career Center at campus events, professional organizations, and community partnerships.
    • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with employers to understand occupational and industry trends and to increase employment opportunities for students.
    • Work with employer relations staff and academic partners to identify workforce trends and emerging employment opportunities.

    River Hawk Experience Distinction Management

    • Coordinate RHED program tracking program completion.

    Minimum Qualifications (Required):

    • Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of experience relevant to the role OR Graduate degree plus 5+ years of experience relevant to the role.
    • Experience with data analysis and program assessment.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ability to use data analysis and visualization tools.
    • Ability to communicate program outcomes to multiple audiences.
    • Possesses strong organizational and attention to detail skills.

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees with the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position. 

    This is a full-time, benefited SEIU position in grade P17. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within the range: minimum: $65,693 25th quartile: $74,725 midpoint: $83,758

    Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application. Submission of a cover letter is optional. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLowell, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.uml.edu/About/default.aspx

    Skills

    • Academic Researchunmatched
    • Alumni Relationsunmatched
    • Career Counselingunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Visualization Toolsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Donor Programunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Focus Groupsunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Qualitative Analysisunmatched
    • Quantitative Analysisunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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