**Position Details** Position Information **Requisition Number** S5015P **Home Org Name** ACES Administration **Division Name** AL Cooperative Extension System **Position Title** Senior Assessment Analyst, Extension **Job Class Code** HC34 **Appointment Status** Full-time **Part-time FTE** **Limited Term** No **Limited Term Length** **Job Summary** The **Senior Assessment Analyst** provides leadership, coordination, and subject matter expertise in the design, implementation, and interpretation of evaluation and assessment activities in support of Extension and Extension-led programs. This position advances the mission of Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University by strengthening organization-wide evaluation practices, supporting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and national reporting requirements. **Who we are:** Discover a rewarding career with theAlabama Cooperative Extension System (https://www.aces.edu/blog/category/about-us/) (ACES ), the driving force behind Auburn University and Alabama A&M University’s land grant mission. Our outreach initiatives extend to every corner of Alabama, bringing science-based education to empower individuals for a better quality of life and enhanced economic well-being. From the heart of two prestigious land grant universities, we cultivate programs that make a difference. Whether online or in person, our impactful initiatives reach communities through 67 County Extension Offices and various teaching sites across Alabama. **Reasons you’ll love working atACES – Auburn:** + Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community! + Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1! + Medical, dental, and vision insurance options! + Work/life balance! + 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year. + 96 hours of sick leave accrued annually. + 7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes. + 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available forBOTH moms & dads). + AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service. + Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits. + Fun, flexible & diverse work environment. Every day is different! + Supportive leadership & peers. TheACES team supports you and your work! **Essential Functions** + Manage the design, implementation, and interpretation of program evaluation and assessment activities that support Extension, county, and programmatic initiatives, ensuring alignment with Auburn University,ACES , and land-grant mission priorities. + Oversee stakeholder input and needs-assessment processes, ensuring stakeholder feedback is systematically collected, analyzed, and integrated into program evaluation and strategic decision-making efforts. + Responsible for communicating program effectiveness and evaluation findings to internal and external stakeholders by translating data into clear, meaningful summaries, reports, and presentations that demonstrate program impact, inform decision-making, and support accountability and reporting requirements. + Serve as a subject matter expert and primary resource for evaluation planning, guiding Extension faculty, County Extension Directors, and program teams in the development of measurable outcomes, evaluation plans, and data-collection strategies to assess program effectiveness and impact. + Coordinate and support evaluation components of federal, state, and national reporting requirements, including Plans of Work, impact reporting, and compliance-related documentation. + Design, administer, and oversee survey and evaluation instruments. + Analyze and synthesize evaluation data to produce clear, actionable reports and summaries that communicate program outcomes, stakeholder impact, and data-driven insights to leadership, funders, and internal audiences. + Collaborate with Extension leadership and programmatic teams on strategic planning and program review efforts, supporting outcomes-based approaches, key performance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives. + Develop and deliver professional development resources related to evaluation and assessment, including workshops, training materials, and consultation support for Extension professionals, in coordination with program teams and subject experts. + Serve as a liaison and collaborator with internal and external evaluation partners, including Auburn academic units, Extension evaluation specialists, and peer land-grant institutions, to strengthen evaluation practices and scholarship. + Support data management and analysis processes, including the organization, storage, and interpretation of evaluation data, to ensure data integrity and accessibility for reporting and long-term analysis. + Assist in identifying opportunities for evaluation-related grants, external funding, or reporting enhancements, collaborating with leadership and program teams as appropriate. + Perform related assessment, evaluation, and research duties as assigned in support of Extension operations, statewide initiatives, and evolving organizational priorities. **Why Work at Auburn?** + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field + 3 years of professional experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or related. OR + Master’s degree Higher Education, Educational Research/Assessment, Data Science, Statistics, Business, or related field + 1 year of professional experience in data analysis, assessment, institutional research, or related. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications **Minimum Skills and Abilities** + Knowledge of program assessment, strategic planning, higher education practices, student affairs, advanced statistical and psychometric knowledge, research and experimental design, data management, and data analysis, basic understanding of accreditation standards. + Knowledge of theory and practice related to college student development, including familiarity with professional standards such as The Council for the Advancement of Standard in Higher Education (CAS ) and Assessment Skills and knowledge (ASK ) Standards. + Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research design and administration. + Preference given to those with experience in experimental and survey design, data analysis, and statistical reporting. + Ability to understand mission alignment and broad planning frameworks, strategic planning, outcomes-based approaches, and key performance measures. + Strong analytic, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned goals in a timely manner. + Ability to work with detailed information with attention to accuracy. + Significant experience with the following software applications or product equivalents: Microsoft Office Professional Suite andSPSS or other equivalent statistical software. + Experience with Qualtrics and/or Anthology’s Baseline and its other software platforms is desired. + Experience with computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (Nudist, NVivo, Miner, etc.) is desirable. **Minimum Technology Skills** **Minimum License and Certifications** None Required. Desired Qualifications **Desired Qualifications** Posting Detail Information **Salary Range** $58,310-$99,120 **Job Category** Other **Working Hours if Non-Traditional** **City position is located in:** Auburn **State position is located:** AL **List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position** **Posting Date** 01/29/2026 **Closing Date** **Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement** It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more. **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Quick Link for Internal Postings** https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57559 **Documents Needed to Apply** **Required Documents** 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts **Optional Documents**