Assessment Coordinator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

15h•$41,600 - $54,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is seeking an Assessment Coordinator to support faculty across multiple health sciences programs. This role involves building, reviewing, and coding performance-based and objective assessments, assigning graders, proctoring assessments, following assessment guidelines, generating reports, overseeing assessment activities, and providing general assessment support. The position requires timely communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree AND 1-3 years of relevant experience, OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements
Skill in communicating through verbal and written communication, including timeliness, attention to grammar, clarity, and public speaking
Skill in time management and adherence to deadlines
Ability to maintain accuracy with a high level of detail
Ability to exercise sound judgment with strong decision-making skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to manage projects, prioritize and self-direct tasks
Ability to work with and manage a variety of computer programs and databases
Ability to maintain a calm and helpful demeanor during stressful situations
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite programs
Knowledge of intermediate-level proficiency with excel
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Coordinates directly with faculty to build assessments in a timely manner, reviewing assessment items to identify any potential issues related to presentation, content, grammar, or structure.
Proctors student assessments, ensuring compliance to assessment process and procedure and troubleshooting issues related to software and testing devices.
Generates and maintains accurate assessment reports following each assessment.
Appropriately administers assessments to individuals with approved accommodations.
Continuously provides quality customer service to all students and employees who need assistance.
Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.
Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.