Description

Summary

The Director of Assessment provides leadership for assessment, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program within the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. This position manages the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of educational data used to support curricular effectiveness, student success, accreditation compliance, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Professional Education, the Director collaborates extensively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and university partners to develop and sustain a culture of assessment that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and educational excellence. The position oversees assessment technologies, reporting systems, data governance practices, educational analytics, and program evaluation processes while providing consultation and recommendations to college leadership regarding educational outcomes and program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Management of PharmD Assessment, Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement

• Direct and manage the assessment and evaluation infrastructure supporting the PharmD program.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously refine the College’s PharmD Assessment and Evaluation Plan.
• Coordinate assessment activities related to student learning, curricular effectiveness, experiential education, co-curricular programs, and educational outcomes.
• Analyze and interpret assessment findings and prepare reports for faculty, committees, and leadership.
• Coordinate reporting and analysis of nationally benchmarked assessment measures.
• Support development and administration of assessment processes for students, faculty, alumni, preceptors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other curriculum and assessment-related duties as assigned to promote the effective operation and ongoing development of the PharmD program.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure alignment of assessment activities with institutional goals and accreditation standards.

Assessment Systems, Data Management, and Educational Technologies

• Provide leadership for assessment databases, reporting systems, and educational technology platforms.
• Establish and maintain standards for data governance, quality assurance, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Manage assessment technologies and reporting tools utilized by the College.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations supporting educational effectiveness and decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging assessment technologies, learning analytics platforms, and related tools to improve assessment operations.

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College of Pharmacy

The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is a distinguished leader in pharmacy education, research, and service at the regional, national, and international levels. Primarily situated on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, the College also has extended campuses in Albany, Augusta, Savannah, and Metro Atlanta (Gwinnett). The College offers nationally recognized pharmacy and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, experimental therapeutics, social and administrative sciences, and regulatory sciences degree programs and provides a rigorous, research-based curriculum taught by accomplished faculty in an experiential learning environment. Enrollment across the undergraduate, professional and graduate degree levels in degree programs, minors, and certificates approaches 1000 students. Faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research spanning drug discovery, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and other areas that advance healthcare and medicine. Clinical training is provided through a network of sites across Georgia through established partnerships and agreements. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges of pharmacy, including 16th among 140 pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, the College is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. For more information, visit https://rx.uga.edu/.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please apply by November 11, 2026, to https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/508721. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter
• Resumé/Curriculum vitae
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree in a related discipline; doctoral degree in a related discipline highly preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in academic assessment, accreditation, educational evaluation, institutional effectiveness, and/or program evaluation.
• Background in pharmacy education or another health professions education program.
• Knowledge of and involvement with ACPE accreditation or other specialized accreditation processes.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in developing executive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence software.
• Working knowledge of Enflux, CORE ELMS, ExamSoft, Brightspace/D2L, REDCap, Qualtrics, curriculum mapping software, and student information systems.
• Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS, R, SAS, Python, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of predictive analytics, learning analytics, and educational data visualization.
• Demonstrated success managing assessment, accreditation, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of educational assessment, program evaluation, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of higher education assessment practices and accreditation standards, including Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) standards.
• Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong analytical, statistical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to use software and technology applicable to position.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-informed decision-making, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Requires extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, and accreditation-related activities.