Senior Assessment Coordinator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is seeking a Senior Assessment Coordinator to support the secure delivery of student testing. This role involves building, administering, and reporting examinations using university testing systems, ensuring strict adherence to procedures, timelines, confidentiality, and quality standards. The Senior Assessment Coordinator will manage makeup assessments, communicate with students, handle complex testing activities, manage gradebooks, and provide guidance to new Testing Coordinators. The position requires proficiency in Excel, independent work, 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

Nice To Haves

NCTA Exam Proctoring Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinates with faculty to prepare examination materials, including formatting, importing, reviewing, and tagging exam items to ensure compliance with university and program testing standards.
Proctors examinations, serving as a lead or support proctor as assigned, ensuring adherence to testing procedures and addressing routine testing issues during administration.
Generates standard post-exam reports using approved testing and reporting templates, ensuring accuracy and timeline delivery of results.
Implements approved testing accommodations exactly as provided, following established procedures without interpretation or deviation.
Provides professional customer service to students and faculty regarding testing logistics, procedures, or timelines, and troubleshoots examination software issues that arise for students, staff, and faculty.
Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.
Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.