Assessment Coordinator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

About The Position

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 Assessment Coordinator. 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 Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1-3 years

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 a calm and helpful demeanor during stressful situations
Competence in using Microsoft Office suite.

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