Assistant Director of Assessment Technology

Description

Recruitment Period: 07/30/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$52,800-Annual Maximum Salary-$79,200

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Oversee the functionality and utilization of assessment technology platforms. Research recommends, and implements new platforms, and provides input related to all assessment platform integrations. Resolves software platform issues. Provides training and support for PNWU faculty, students, and staff. Generate reports, as needed. Works to align academic assessment technology needs among all PNWU programs. Manage course gradebooks, as assigned. Schedules, manages, and reports on course and faculty evaluations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages curricular and assessment software programs. Troubleshoots software issues, adds and removes users, manages permissions, and imports student demographic information. Plans and implements assessment technology special projects.

• Manages Course Gradebooks, as assigned. 

• Develops and implements software program trainings. Creates training materials and standard operating procedures. Provides individual and group support for academic assessment software programs.

• Provides internal support for assessment technology needs and supports assessment staff. Proctors student assessments and manage technical issues that arise during assessments.

• Develops recommendations for new and existing software platforms for multiple academic programs. Researches and recommends software for testing and assessment, assessment reporting, course grade display, student profile display, and programmatic reporting.

• Researches and implements software platforms and technology processes to comply with approved accommodation requests.

• Collaborates with program leaders and faculty to manage course and faculty evaluations. 

• Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position

Experience:

• Required: 4-6 years of relevant experience

• Preferred: NCTA Proctor Certification

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of network and/or computer hardware, software, and peripherals; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; skill in public speaking; skill in current and applicable computer programming languages relative to the assignment; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed resume

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.