What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Technology Coordinator position at Inside Higher Ed?
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Posting Number:
STA00264PO26
Job Family:
Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function:
Assessment
USC Market Title:
Assessments Specialist
Link To USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131794
Job Level:
P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):
Assessment Technology Coordinator
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department:
PROV Office of Institutional Research Assessment and Analytics (OIRAA)
State Pay Range:
G07
USC Market Range:
MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Work Schedule:
Basis :
12 months
Job Search Category:
Information Technology
About University Of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary:
The Assessment Technology Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the university’s assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts by championing the effective use of RCampus and related data technologies. As a front-line partner to faculty and staff, this role provides hands-on support, dynamic training, and guidance on using assessment tools and interactive dashboards to track student learning outcomes, program performance, operational effectiveness, and accreditation evidence. The coordinator actively collaborates with academic departments, Institutional Research, and Information Technology to enhance system functionality, streamline processes, and promote a culture of data-informed decision-making through accessible, accurate, and impactful use of assessment data.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience:
Faculty and Staff Support & Training - Serve as the primary first line contact for faculty and staff RCampus questions, including setting up assessments within existing templates, linking assignments, attaching artifacts, and documenting results and actions. Provide on-on-one assistance, drop-in support and scheduled training sessions to help users complete assessment tasks in RCampus. Create and update user-focused documentation (quick guides, FAQs, short videos) tailored to common RCampus workflows.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage Of Time:
40
Job Duty:
Routine RCampus Administration - Maintain user accounts, roles and permissions following established standards and directions from senior staff. Set up terms. assessment cycles, and standard course/program shells using exisiting configuration patterns. Make minor updates to templates, rubrics and workflows within the defined RCampus structure; escalate more complex configuration questions to senior staff or the vendor.
Percentage Of Time:
30
Job Duty:
Reporting & Accreditation Support - Run standard RCampus reports and exports at the request of the Institutional Assessment, Institutional Research or academic units. Assist with organizing and formatting downloaded reports and artifacts for accreditation documentation, program review, and internal assessment summaries. Help maintain organized electronic repositories of RCampus-generated evidence for use in self-studies and audits.
Percentage Of Time:
15
Job Duty:
Monitoring Usage & Basic Data Quality – Track basic system usage indicators such as completion of required assessments, missing artifacts, or overdue tasks and communicate follow-up reminders to departments. Identify recurring user issues or bottlenecks and share observations with Institutional Assessment and DoIT to inform process or training improvements.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Job Duty:
Other Duties as Assigned – Participate in meetings, workshops, and projects related to assessment , accreditation, and educational technology as appropriate for an early-career professional. Engage in professional development to build skills in educational technology and assessment, with guidance from supervisors
Percentage Of Time:
5
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:
No
Hazardous Weather Category:
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Job Open Date:
04/17/2026
Job Close Date:
05/08/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions To Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 8, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink For Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205042
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Posting Number:
STA00264PO26
Job Family:
Academic and Professional Training and Development
Job Function:
Assessment
USC Market Title:
Assessments Specialist
Link To USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131794
Job Level:
P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title):
Assessment Technology Coordinator
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Division of Academic Affairs and Provost
Department:
PROV Office of Institutional Research Assessment and Analytics (OIRAA)
State Pay Range:
G07
USC Market Range:
MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Work Schedule:
- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis :
12 months
Job Search Category:
Information Technology
About University Of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary:
The Assessment Technology Coordinator plays a key role in advancing the university’s assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts by championing the effective use of RCampus and related data technologies. As a front-line partner to faculty and staff, this role provides hands-on support, dynamic training, and guidance on using assessment tools and interactive dashboards to track student learning outcomes, program performance, operational effectiveness, and accreditation evidence. The coordinator actively collaborates with academic departments, Institutional Research, and Information Technology to enhance system functionality, streamline processes, and promote a culture of data-informed decision-making through accessible, accurate, and impactful use of assessment data.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Masters in higher education, educational technology, instructional design, data/analytics, or a related field.
- Prior experience providing front-line support or training for a learning management system, assessment platform, or similar educational technology.
- Familiarity with basic reporting from educational systems (e.g., exporting data, running standard reports) and with regional or specialized accreditation expectations.
- Effectively work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication in verbal and written form, including procedural and training documentation.
- High degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent decision making and organization skills; productive time management.
- Proficient in various reporting tools (examples: Excel, Access, Tableau, Cognos, etc.).
- Professional commitment to responsibly secure and maintain confidential information.
Faculty and Staff Support & Training - Serve as the primary first line contact for faculty and staff RCampus questions, including setting up assessments within existing templates, linking assignments, attaching artifacts, and documenting results and actions. Provide on-on-one assistance, drop-in support and scheduled training sessions to help users complete assessment tasks in RCampus. Create and update user-focused documentation (quick guides, FAQs, short videos) tailored to common RCampus workflows.
Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage Of Time:
40
Job Duty:
Routine RCampus Administration - Maintain user accounts, roles and permissions following established standards and directions from senior staff. Set up terms. assessment cycles, and standard course/program shells using exisiting configuration patterns. Make minor updates to templates, rubrics and workflows within the defined RCampus structure; escalate more complex configuration questions to senior staff or the vendor.
Percentage Of Time:
30
Job Duty:
Reporting & Accreditation Support - Run standard RCampus reports and exports at the request of the Institutional Assessment, Institutional Research or academic units. Assist with organizing and formatting downloaded reports and artifacts for accreditation documentation, program review, and internal assessment summaries. Help maintain organized electronic repositories of RCampus-generated evidence for use in self-studies and audits.
Percentage Of Time:
15
Job Duty:
Monitoring Usage & Basic Data Quality – Track basic system usage indicators such as completion of required assessments, missing artifacts, or overdue tasks and communicate follow-up reminders to departments. Identify recurring user issues or bottlenecks and share observations with Institutional Assessment and DoIT to inform process or training improvements.
Percentage Of Time:
10
Job Duty:
Other Duties as Assigned – Participate in meetings, workshops, and projects related to assessment , accreditation, and educational technology as appropriate for an early-career professional. Engage in professional development to build skills in educational technology and assessment, with guidance from supervisors
Percentage Of Time:
5
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:
No
Hazardous Weather Category:
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies:
1
Job Open Date:
04/17/2026
Job Close Date:
05/08/2026
Open Until Filled:
No
Special Instructions To Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by May 8, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink For Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205042
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $44,296 - $64,229