Position Details

Position Information

Department: Pharmacy Professnl Instr (PHR)

Position Title: Specialist 2-Accred & Assess

Job Title: Director of Assessment

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Portland

Benefits Eligible: Part-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? Yes

Job Summary

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.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Facts:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. 
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

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.

What You Will Need

• 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.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 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.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position may be based at either the Corvallis or Portland campus of the College of Pharmacy. Occasional travel between the two locations will be required to meet with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work for a portion of the position’s duties, may be accommodated based on operational needs and in alignment with university policies.

Pay Method: Salary

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000

Link to Position Description: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/19720

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: P09170UF

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 07/01/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 

Posting Date: 06/03/2025

Full Consideration Date: 06/17/2025

Closing Date: 07/01/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / External – open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 17, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• 1) A resume; and
• 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• 3) Please provide a sample data visualization(s) that you have prepared (Upload as Other Document)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Theresa Filtz

theresa.filtz@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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