Assessment Coordinator

PNWU; Yakima (WA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA seeks a Senior Student Assessment Coordinator to work with faculty across programs. Responsibilities include building performance-based assessments, proctoring exams, and generating reports.

The role demands timely communication, attention to detail, and strict confidentiality. The Senior Coordinator also manages alternate assessments and gradebooks, uses Excel, works independently, and exercises sound judgment across tasks.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Public speaking and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate with faculty to build assessments in a timely manner.
• Proctor student assessments and troubleshoot testing devices and software.
• Generate and maintain accurate assessment reports.
• Administer assessments for individuals with approved accommodations.
• Provide quality customer service to students and employees.
• Obtain and maintain NCTA Proctor Certification.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Excel

Public speaking

Time management

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Description

Recruitment Period: 09/29/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$36,000-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000

Hiring Rate: Dependent upon qualifications and experience

On Campus 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/.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (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.

Essential Job Functions

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

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week. For this role, our anticipated hiring range is $17.31-$21.64/hourly ($36,000-$45,000/annual)

Every range at PNWU divides into four quartiles anchored at the midpoint. Quartile placement blends what a person brings and how they perform, which is our commitment to behaviors and results expressed in placement mechanics. The general framework:

• 1st Quartile ($36,000-$40,500/annual). New to this level or role. Brings relevant experience but is new to the scope of work at this level; developing the full breadth of the role; generally 0 to 3 years at this level. Meets expectations and is still establishing a track record.
• 2nd Quartile ($40,500-$45,000/annual). Developing to proficient; generally 3 to 5 years at this level or equivalent. Proficient across core responsibilities, consistently meets and sometimes exceeds expectations, and has established credibility with colleagues and partners.
• 3rd Quartile ($45,000-$49,500/annual). Fully qualified and performing at market rate. The midpoint marks the fully qualified employee whose performance is satisfactory in all respects. Substantial experience, generally 5 to 10 years; consistently strong performance; serves as a trusted expert resource.
• 4th Quartile ($49,500-$54,000/annual). Highly skilled, consistently high-performing, high-contributing. Extensive experience, typically 10 or more years; recognized institutional expert whose work adds significant value. Reserved for the most senior and exceptional cases.

Requirements

Education

• A Bachelors Degree

Experience

• 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.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• 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

To ensure full consideration submit

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed resume
• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

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

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.