KYAE Data and Assessment Specialist

100% INSTRUCTIONAL

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Must have a strong understanding and experience with the data collection process, report designs and analyses, Microsoft Office Suite, assessment practices, and presenting information to others. The Data and Assessment Specialist will administer assessments, enter, and review data, ensure program compliance, provide technical assistance to data related questions, and analyze reports to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

• Adheres to data collection policies and

• Monitors data quality

• Comply with privacy laws and

• Prepares ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual data

• Troubleshoots data submission errors and data error

ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING

• Administers student assessments according to test publisher and vendor

• Implements Kentucky Adult Education assessment policies and

e Analyzes, collects, and interprets data to enter in the One-Stop Delivery System related data systems (e.g., Focus Explorer, KEE Suite, etc.) for Kentucky Adult Education purposes.

• Coordinates with staff and partners to provide technical

• Administers assessments as requested by employers as needed within the scope of the One-Stop Delivery System.

• Proctors

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Enters data into Kentucky Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS). Analyzes data to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

Coordinates educational learning activities for staff and partners on the importance of data collection processes and tools.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attends and participates in data-related and data and assessment specialist meetings around the state (e.g., KAERS, TABE, CASAS, KESC, etc.).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma (HSE) is required. A bachelor's degree is preferred in a related field. Two years of directly related job experience may be substituted for education.