Director of Assessment

The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Director of Assessment. This is a part-time (0.50 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Director of Assessment will play a critical role in supporting the College of Pharmacy’s commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence. This part-time position is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive outcomes assessment plan. Working collaboratively and constructively with faculty, administrators, and academic support staff, the Director will help articulate and refine educational outcomes, identify and implement effective tools and methodologies for assessing program effectiveness, and oversee the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of assessment data. A key function of this role is to ensure that assessment findings are meaningfully integrated into decision-making processes that support curricular and programmatic enhancement.

The Director of Assessment will report to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and will work closely with the curriculum, graduate studies, and assessment committees, as well as the College’s Offices of Operations and Experiential Education. In addition, the Director will serve as a liaison to the Oregon State University Office of Assessment and the Oregon Health & Science University Assessment Council, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and collaborative efforts across campuses.

Position Duties

50% – Lead planning, development, implementation, and oversight of curricular and programmatic assessment activities across the College of Pharmacy

• Create processes to monitor the performance and achievement of curricular outcomes for individual students in both the professional and graduate programs.
• Support faculty and administrators in articulating learning outcomes and developing and implementing a systematic outcomes assessment plan.
• Develop, maintain, and revise the College’s comprehensive assessment plan; track and report progress in alignment with strategic plan goals.
• Ensure assessment activities support ongoing improvement across all aspects of the College’s mission, including education, research, and service.
• Supervise administrative support staff and student workers involved in assessment activities by assigning tasks, providing guidance, and reviewing completed work.

30% – Collect, compile, and analyze data to support accreditation and assessment requirements

• Design and manage processes for collecting, analyzing, and reporting assessment data aligned with ACPE standards and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Services and Oregon State University to obtain and analyze program-level data (e.g., admissions, retention, course performance) for both the professional and graduate programs.

10% – Professional development

• Engage in ongoing professional development through participation in national academic pharmacy and assessment organizations.
• Stay current with best practices and evolving accreditation standards; communicate key updates and educate faculty and administrators to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

10% – Service

• Serve as a member of the College of Pharmacy Assessment Committee.
• Participate in additional committees as needed to support the evaluation and advancement of College programs.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree in education or a related field, or a professional doctoral degree in a health-related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of assessment principles and programmatic evaluation.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of assessment instruments.
• Proficiency in analyzing and visualizing qualitative and/or quantitative data.
• Experience using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or similar spreadsheet and data management software.
• Familiarity with interpreting and applying policies, standards, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Experience working in health sciences professional education, including familiarity with accreditation standards and processes specific to pharmacy or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive assessment plans that support continuous quality improvement.
• Prior involvement in educational assessment activities or accreditation-related initiatives within an academic or healthcare setting.