Associate Director of Research and Evaluation

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 3d ago

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Kansas State University

About This Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Applied Learning, the Associate Director of Research and Evaluation serves as the university\'s lead researcher and evaluator for the Applied Learning Experience (ALE) initiative. This position provides leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive university-wide assessment and evaluation framework that measures the impact of applied learning on student success, engagement, and institutional priorities.

The Associate Director operates with a high degree of autonomy and professional discretion, independently establishing research priorities, evaluation methodologies, data collection strategies, and reporting processes. As the university\'s primary subject matter expert on applied learning assessment, this position synthesizes complex institutional, qualitative, and quantitative data to inform strategic decision making by university leadership and guide the future direction of the ALE initiative.

The Associate Director collaborates extensively with academic colleges, faculty, institutional research personnel, student affairs professionals, and university administrators to ensure stakeholders engage in data-informed planning and continuous improvement efforts. Through research, scholarship, and evaluation leadership, this position advances institutional goals while contributing to national conversations regarding experiential and applied learning practices in higher education.

In addition, the Associate Director provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of graduate research assistants and other research personnel supporting evaluation and assessment initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Institutional Impact - 30%

Lead the development and execution of the university-wide research,

assessment, and evaluation strategy for the Applied Learning Experience initiative

Independently identify emerging assessment needs, establish

evaluation priorities, and recommend strategic improvements that strengthen institutional effectiveness and student outcomes

Advise the Executive Director matters related to applied learning

assessment, program effectiveness, and evidence-based decision making

Develop recommendations for policy, practice, and resource

allocation based on research findings and evaluation outcomes

Represent the university in institutional, regional, and national

conversations related to applied learning, assessment, and experiential education

Research, Assessment, and Evaluation Leadership - 30%

Design, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive qualitative

and quantitative assessment frameworks measuring the effectiveness and impact of applied learning initiatives

Lead the creation of research questions, study designs, assessment

instruments, and evaluation methodologies aligned with university strategic priorities

Independently conduct sophisticated qualitative research

initiatives, including focus groups, interviews, and thematic analysis involving faculty, students, alumni, and community partners

Partner with Office of Data, Assessment and Institutional Research,

data systems personnel, and analysts to establish effective data collection processes and ensure the integrity of university-wide ALE metrics

Integrate and synthesize information from multiple data sources to

identify trends, assess outcomes, and inform strategic planning efforts

Produce comprehensive annual and multi-year evaluation reports used

by university leadership, accrediting agencies, external stakeholders, and funding partners

Data Strategy and Decision Support - 15%

Translate complex data into actionable recommendations that support

institutional planning, continuous improvement, and strategic decision making

Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and

summaries that communicate research findings to a variety of audiences

Evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives and recommend

evidence-based enhancements to maximize program impact

Serve as the primary authority for interpretation and application of

ALE assessment data across the institution

Research Leadership and Scholarly Contributions - 15%

Lead the execution of the institutional ALE research agenda and

ensure all research activities align with university goals and best practices in the field

Maintain a visible national scholarly presence through peer-reviewed

publications, books, conference presentations, and invited speaking engagements

Identify emerging trends and best practices in experiential

education and recommend innovative approaches for institutional adoption

Establish collaborative research partnerships with internal and

external stakeholders to advance knowledge within the field

Personnel Leadership

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