Assistant Director of Assessment Technology

About the Role

Oversee the functionality and utilization of assessment technology platforms. Research recommends, and implements new platforms, and provides input related to all assessment platform integrations. Resolves software platform issues. Provides training and support for PNWU faculty, students, and staff. Generate reports, as needed. Works to align academic assessment technology needs among all PNWU programs. Manage course gradebooks, as assigned. Schedules, manages, and reports on course and faculty evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manages curricular and assessment software programs.
• Troubleshoots software issues, adds and removes users, manages permissions, and imports student demographic information.
• Plans and implements assessment technology special projects.
• Manages Course Gradebooks, as assigned.
• Develops and implements software program trainings.
• Creates training materials and standard operating procedures.
• Provides individual and group support for academic assessment software programs.
• Provides internal support for assessment technology needs and supports assessment staff.
• Proctors student assessments and manage technical issues that arise during assessments.
• Develops recommendations for new and existing software platforms for multiple academic programs.
• Researches and recommends software for testing and assessment, assessment reporting, course grade display, student profile display, and programmatic reporting.
• Researches and implements software platforms and technology processes to comply with approved accommodation requests.
• Collaborates with program leaders and faculty to manage course and faculty evaluations.
• Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Experience: Required: 4-6 years of relevant experience. Preferred: NCTA Proctor Certification.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent decision making
• Skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of network and/or computer hardware, software, and peripherals
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in current and applicable computer programming languages relative to the assignment
• Knowledge of computer and network operating systems
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

Benefits

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire. Benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE.

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

Pay

Annual Minimum Salary - $52,800 - Annual Maximum Salary - $79,200. Hiring Rate: $25.38 - $31.73. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours/week