Washington State University Hiring for Assistant Director, Office of Assessment, Evaluation and Curriculum Management (AEC) at Spokane, WA Full Time

Available Title(s):

1157-NN_ADMINPRO – Assistant Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director, Office of Assessment, Evaluation and Curriculum Management (AEC)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Curriculum Management (AEC) develops and oversees the strategies to: Continuously monitor and actively report on the outcomes of student learning in the MD program. Enable the delivery of a complex, integrated competency-based assessment program through the learning management system. Enable the delivery of a sophisticated Simulation training program to include reporting on progress and competency. Fulfill processes and functions related to maintaining compliance with regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

The role of the Assistant Director is to lead the strategic planning and workflow for the Student Assessment, Program Evaluation, and Curriculum Management Units. The Assistant Director solicits and evaluates information, develops strategies, makes recommendations to senior leadership and leads the execution of MD program assessment operations. Using a continuous quality improvement (CQI) approach, this position will ensure that the data collected on student and program performance is of high quality and meeting accreditation requirements. This position establishes the monitoring of assessment related activities and the performance of the program at all regional campuses and will work with various subcommittees of the Student Promotions committee to ensure that assessment and progression decisions are equitable for all students in the program.

The Assistant Director is responsible for personnel planning and supervision, along with financial reporting and planning for all units within the Office of, Assessment, Evaluation and Curriculum Management. The Assistant Director will also make recommendations relating to faculty development activities in the area of student assessment.

Accountable for the work of the Assessment team in the building and administration of assessments, analysis, dashboard management, and reporting for students, faculty, and committees/subcommittees.

Essential Job Functions:

30% Strategic Oversite of Student Assessment Unit

30% Office Oversight
30% Supervision, Team Development, and Budget Management

5% Student Evaluation and Promotions Committee (SEPAC) Management

5% Other

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least one (1) year of managerial experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment. Positions may require applicable licensure and/or certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Advanced experience with MS Office Suite and Adobe.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills, in both informal and formal settings.

• Demonstrated experience supervising employees.

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Postgraduate and/or Undergraduate Medical Education.

• Experience in higher education.

• Experience with student assessment.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Department Name: Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Curriculum Management

City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202

Department Link: https://medicine.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: Minimum: $4,942.10, Midpoint: $6,255.82, Maximum: $6,912.69; commensurate with qualifications and experience.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.

Screening & Posting Close Date: Screening begins June 27, 2023. Applicants must submit their completed application by August 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (close date).

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].