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Director of Assessment and Accreditation

University of the Pacific · United States
Deadline
Mar 20, 2027
Closing in 180 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
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Posted Sep 21, 2026
Offered salary$78,000- $86,000 per year

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Director of Assessment and Accreditation

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Posting Details

Position Information
Job Title Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Union Level
Department Pharmacy Academic Affairs
Campus Stockton
Posting Number 201304376P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule Work is primarily performed during standard business hours. Occasional after hours and/or weekend availability may be required to meet business deadlines. Occasional travel is expected to attend meetings associated with the accreditation body and attendance at national meetings.
Position End Date
Open Date 09/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose The Director of Assessment and Accreditation is responsible for the coordination, administration, and management of assessment, accreditation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement activities for the School of Pharmacy. This position maintains a comprehensive assessment plan that supports the PharmD program, promotes data-informed decision-making, and supports ongoing compliance with ACPE and institutional accreditation requirements.

The Director serves as the School’s primary resource for assessment planning, outcomes data, accreditation documentation, survey administration, program evaluation, and assessment reporting. The position works independently and collaboratively with faculty, committees, academic leadership, and institutional partners to support student learning, curricular effectiveness, program quality, and accreditation readiness.

The Director of Assessment and Accreditation reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA), School of Pharmacy.

Pacific offers full-time employees a unique opportunity to live on our beautiful campus at below-market rental rates—helping you save time and money on your commute.
Essential Functions
  • Serve as the primary administrator for assessment technologies, including Canvas, ExamSoft, Enflux, ExamMaster, Watermark, and related systems; manage user access, system integrations, tagging compliance, quality assurance, faculty support, and training.
  • Coordinate and manage data collection, validation, and reporting for programmatic assessment activities, including course-level and program-level outcomes, in accordance with the Programmatic Assessment Plan.
  • Administer course evaluations, Prior Knowledge Assessments (PKA), internal and external surveys, and other assessment activities; compile results, identify trends, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Prepare, analyze, and disseminate regular and ad hoc reports, including ExamSoft longitudinal reports, course evaluation reports, survey results, student outcomes data, NAPLEX and CPJE performance data, and other key performance indicators.
  • Coordinate ACPE annual monitoring, interim reporting, self-study preparation, and accreditation readiness activities by compiling, organizing, maintaining, and tracking required data and documentation.
  • Support institutional accreditation and regulatory reporting, including WASC-related assessment data requests, by providing accurate programmatic assessment data, reports, and documentation.
  • Maintain and update the Programmatic Assessment Plan, curriculum maps, assessment matrices, COEPA documentation, Appendix 1 documentation, and related accreditation records in collaboration with relevant committees and ADAA.
  • Manage longitudinal student outcomes data and monitor trends related to student achievement, curricular effectiveness, program quality, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Generate reports, summaries, and recommendations to support program evaluation, CQI discussions, and data-informed decision-making by faculty, committees, and leadership.
  • Coordinate and support assessment-related meetings, training activities, faculty consultations, and communications with stakeholders.
  • Ensure assessment data integrity, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in education, data analytics, institutional research, assessment, higher education administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analysis, programmatic assessment, accreditation, or academic program evaluation, preferably in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting and work independently with minimal direction.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in a college or school of pharmacy, health professions program, professional degree program, or accredited academic program.
  • Working knowledge of ACPE standards or other specialized/professional accreditation standards.
  • Experience supporting accreditation self-study reports, annual monitoring reports, interim reports, site visit documentation, or related accreditation submissions.
  • Familiarity with LMS, assessment systems such as Canvas, ExamSoft, Enflux, ExamMaster, Watermark, Qualtrics, Tableau, Power BI, SPSS, R, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with faculty committees, academic leadership, and institutional offices to support assessment, accreditation, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment during standard business hours. Occasional after-hours and/or weekend availability may be required to meet business deadlines. Occasional travel is expected to attend meetings associated with the accreditation body and attendance at national meetings.
Hiring Range $78,000- $86,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master’s degree in education, data analytics, institutional research, assessment, higher education administration, or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analysis, programmatic assessment, accreditation, or academic program evaluation?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • CSHP Job Posting
    • ACCP Job Posting
    • Personal Referral
    • Pacific Website
    • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Other Document 2

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