Assessment Development Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.
With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.
Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA OR Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA OR East Georgia Campus - Swainsboro, GA
Department Information
Institutional Assessment and Accreditation
Job Summary
The Assessment Coordinator assists with planning, facilitating, and tracking assessment strategies that advance the mission of the Office of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation across our multi-campus institution. In this role, the Coordinator helps plan the institutional framework by developing and managing processes for collecting, archiving, peer-reviewing, and ongoing tracking of assessment documents. Through structured communication, this position manages the administrative framework necessary to support educators and visibly enhances student learning, programmatic outcomes, and student support services. While faculty and staff maintain ultimate ownership over setting student learning outcomes, analyzing data, and developing action plans, this position serves as a vital strategic partner. The Coordinator facilitates this partnership by creating targeted resources and delivering practical professional development through both one-on-one support and larger collaborative events. Finally, the Coordinator tracks institutional compliance by managing report workflows, supporting data collection, and generating clear, actionable reports for academic leadership.
Responsibilities

• Design and refine standardized templates, guidelines, and tools for assessment to ensure consistency across all delivery modalities
• Develop and manage the institutional assessment framework and submission timelines across the main campus and off-campus instructional sites as well as maintain communication with faculty, staff, and leadership regarding assessment
• Deliver practical professional development through both one-on-one consultations and larger, collaborative campus events or workshops
• Create and distribute targeted resources and guides that equip faculty and staff to design and implement effective assessment measures
• Coordinate and support committees, working groups, and institutional stakeholders participating in assessment and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage systematic tracking, archiving, and meta-analysis of assessment data and documentation. This includes regular reporting on data quality, institutional trends, and compliance to promote student achievement across student learning outcomes and career ready competencies
• Oversee the workflows for the faculty-led peer review of submitted documentation to ensure reporting quality, compliance, and integrity

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree in social or behavioral science, education, educational research or evaluation, or closely related field (with coursework in assessment, measurement, and/or research) or an earned Master's Degree with comparable work experience in higher education

Required Experience

• Professional communication and academic writing skills applicable in a range of contexts, including research, citation, editing, and proofreading
• Experience facilitating assessment processes at an institutional level
• Experience planning and managing complex processes with multiple deadlines, contributors, and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. with coursework in research and assessment

Preferred Experience

• Professional communication and academic writing skills applicable in a range of contexts, including research, citation, editing, and proofreading
• Experience facilitating assessment processes.
• Experience planning and managing complex processes with multiple deadlines, contributors, and stakeholders

Proposed Salary
$60,617 - $77,306
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
July 27, 2026
Application review may begin as early as July 16, 2026.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu .
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu .
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• Operating motor vehicle equipment (position is required to drive).

Background Check

• Standard + Education & DMV