Assessment Coordinator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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/ . 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. General Summary: Responsibilities include working with faculty across multiple health sciences programs to build, review, and code performance-based and objective assessments; assigning graders; proctoring assessments; following assessment guidelines; generating reports; overseeing assigned assessment activities; and providing general assessment support for students and faculty. Timely communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment are requirements of the Student Assessment Coordinator. Additional responsibilities of the Senior Student Assessment Coordinator include management of alternate assessment process, prompt and detailed communication with students, and management of assigned course gradebooks. The Senior Student Assessment Coordinator successfully utilizes excel, works independently, and exercises sound judgment across all tasks.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree
1-3 years of relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Timely communication
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
Sound judgment

Nice To Haves

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 calm and helpful demeanor during stressful situations
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite programs
Knowledge of intermediate-level proficiency with excel

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.
Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.
Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need
Management of alternate assessment process
Prompt and detailed communication with students
Management of assigned course gradebooks