Director of Assessment

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy seeks a Director of Assessment to lead evidence-based evaluation, educational analytics, and continuous quality improvement for the PharmD program. You will oversee data collection, interpretation, and dissemination to support curricular effectiveness and accreditation compliance.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Professional Education, you will collaborate with faculty and staff to promote a culture of assessment, provide consultation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent; 5 years of professional experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in academic assessment, accreditation, educational evaluation, institutional effectiveness, and/or program evaluation.
• Background in pharmacy education or health professions education is a plus.
• Knowledge of ACPE accreditation or similar processes.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data visualization.
• Working knowledge of assessment software and data systems.
• Demonstrated success managing assessment or continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities for the PharmD program.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination to support curricular effectiveness and accreditation.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, staff, and external partners to foster a culture of assessment.

Skills

Data analysis

Educational analytics

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred (Master's/Doctorate)

Tools

Enflux

CORE ELMS

ExamSoft

Brightspace/D2L

REDCap

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

SAS

Python

Curriculum mapping software

Student information systems

Job description

Director of Assessment

The Director of Assessment provides leadership for assessment, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program within the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. This position manages the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of educational data used to support curricular effectiveness, student success, accreditation compliance, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Professional Education, the Director collaborates extensively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and university partners to develop and sustain a culture of assessment that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and educational excellence. The position oversees assessment technologies, reporting systems, data governance practices, educational analytics, and program evaluation processes while providing consultation and recommendations to college leadership regarding educational outcomes and program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in a related discipline; doctoral degree in a related discipline highly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in academic assessment, accreditation, educational evaluation, institutional effectiveness, and/or program evaluation.
• Background in pharmacy education or another health professions education program.
• Knowledge of and involvement with ACPE accreditation or other specialized accreditation processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in developing executive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence software.
• Working knowledge of Enflux, CORE ELMS, ExamSoft, Brightspace/D2L, REDCap, Qualtrics, curriculum mapping software, and student information systems.
• Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS, R, SAS, Python, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of predictive analytics, learning analytics, and educational data visualization.
• Demonstrated success managing assessment, accreditation, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of educational assessment, program evaluation, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of higher education assessment practices and accreditation standards, including Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong analytical, statistical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use software and technology applicable to position.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-informed decision-making, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College of Pharmacy

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is a distinguished leader in pharmacy education, research, and service at the regional, national, and international levels. Primarily situated on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, the College also has extended campuses in Albany, Augusta, Savannah, and Metro Atlanta (Gwinnett). The College offers nationally recognized pharmacy and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, experimental therapeutics, social and administrative sciences, and regulatory sciences degree programs and provides a rigorous, research-based curriculum taught by accomplished faculty in an experiential learning environment. Enrollment across the undergraduate, professional and graduate degree levels in degree programs, minors, and certificates approaches 1000 students. Faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research spanning drug discovery, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and other areas that advance healthcare and medicine. Clinical training is provided through a network of sites across Georgia through established partnerships and agreements. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges of pharmacy, including 16th among 140 pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, the College is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. For more information, visit https://rx.uga.edu/.

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