Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness

Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness to oversee accreditation, reporting, and data governance for the School of Education. This full-time, non-exempt role collaborates with the Associate Dean and Executive Director of Educational Leadership to ensure quality programs.

The position coordinates scheduling, program updates, grants, and partnerships, while supporting student services and testing data entry for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of job related experience. Graduate education may substitute for some experience.
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation and accountability requirements for the School of Education.
• Interface with OSPI Liaisons & PESB members on WAC and policy changes.
• Coordinate program updates with the Associate Dean and faculty.
• Provide indicator data and other reports to PESB as required.
• Maintain connection with WACTE and participate in annual meetings.
• Organize course schedules and supervise catalog changes for school programs.
• Collaborate with Registrar’s Office on scheduling decisions and classroom assignments.
• Support PEAB administration and provide testing support and state data entry as needed.
• Develop partnerships, grants, and fellowships; support diverse candidates.
• Write and manage grants for alternative pathways to teaching.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Data collection & reporting

Communication skills

Reporting organization

Technology aptitude

Recruitment support

Collaboration

Travel to off-site

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Title: Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff

Benefits Status:

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

FLSA:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $33.65-$35.58 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447.

Department:

Department: Education

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 09/16/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

General Description:

Manages and supports School of Education (SoE) operations and student services. This includes reporting, educator preparation, and accountability policies and practices in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Education and Executive Director of Educational Leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assessment and Information Management

• Coordinate the accreditation and accountability requirements of the SoE
• Interface with OSPI Liaisons & PESB members on WAC and policy changes
• Coordinate program updates with Associate Dean and faculty
• Provide indicator data and other reports to PESB as required
• Complete and/or coordinate the following reports (and others as needed):
  • Title II reports
  • AACTE / CAEP reports
  • State reports (e.g., Standard V updates, endorsement approvals)
  • State data manuals
  • School Annual Assessment Report
• Maintain on-going connection and leadership with WACTE membership and representation (e.g., attend annual meetings)
• Coordinate SoE partnerships, special projects, and grants

School Operations

• In collaboration with Associate Dean and Executive Director of Educational Leadership:
• Organize the course schedule for all courses in the school (fall, J-Term, spring, and summer).
• Initiate and supervise the catalog changes for school programs
• Work with the Registrar’s Office to coordinate scheduling decisions, including classroom assignment.
• Revise program handbooks in coordination with the Associate Dean
• Support the Teacher Professional Educators Advisory Board ( PEAB ) and support with the administrative PEAB (i.e. note‑taking, questionnaires, feedback)
• Provide testing support for students as appropriate
• Input student testing report into state databases as needed
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean, endowed scholarship and fellowship application and award process
• Work with local school districts, schools, and university departments to develop, recruit and support programs, including diverse candidates
• Write and manage grants that support alternative pathways to teaching
• Provide student support and advising to those enrolled in the programs, particularly ARC and MAE
• Support program orientations SoE and Partnerships and Professional Development ( PPD )
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state teacher preparation standards and requirements of accreditation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to use written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences, such as students, faculty, partners, and agencies such as the standards board.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report data for a wide audience.
• Ability to organize and complete reports.
• Skill in problem‑solving; ability to schedule.
• Ability to learn to use technology. (including the Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to support recruitment and retention of students.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, advisory board and outside agencies.
• Ability to drive to off‑site in personal vehicle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of job related experience. Graduate education may substitute for some experience.
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre‑employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a teacher or teacher certification
• Experience working the standards board, accreditation, or in higher education

Work Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Other Information:

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well‑being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax‑exempt organization.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you 18 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on your hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship now and indefinitely into the future?
  • Yes
  • No

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Tacoma, WA 98447
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