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Pacific Lutheran University lists this Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness
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Position Title: Director of Assessment, Information Management, and Educator Effectiveness
Position Type:
Position Type: Staff
Benefits Status:
Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
FLSA:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range:
Hiring Range: $33.65-$35.58 per hour, plus excellent benefits.
Location
Tacoma, WA 98447.
Department:
Department: Education
Posting Date:
Posting Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date
Closing Date When a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
General Description:
Manages and supports School of Education (SoE) operations and student services. This includes reporting, educator preparation, and accountability policies and practices in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Education and Executive Director of Educational Leadership.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Assessment and Information Management
Coordinate the accreditation and accountability requirements of the SoE
Interface with OSPI Liaisons & PESB members on WAC and policy changes
Coordinate program updates with Associate Dean and faculty
Provide indicator data and other reports to PESB as required
Complete and/or coordinate the following reports (and others as needed): Title II reports
AACTE / CAEP reports
State reports (e.g., Standard V updates, endorsement approvals)
State data manuals
School Annual Assessment Report
Maintain on-going connection and leadership with WACTE membership and representation (e.g., attend annual meetings)
Coordinate SoE partnerships, special projects, and grants
School Operations
In collaboration with Associate Dean and Executive Director of Educational Leadership:
Organize the course schedule for all courses in the school (fall, J-Term, spring, and summer).
Initiate and supervise the catalog changes for school programs
Work with the Registrar’s Office to coordinate scheduling decisions, including classroom assignment.
Revise program handbooks in coordination with the Associate Dean
Support the Teacher Professional Educators Advisory Board ( PEAB ) and support with the administrative PEAB (i.e. note‑taking, questionnaires, feedback)
Provide testing support for students as appropriate
Input student testing report into state databases as needed
Coordinate with the Associate Dean, endowed scholarship and fellowship application and award process
Work with local school districts, schools, and university departments to develop, recruit and support programs, including diverse candidates
Write and manage grants that support alternative pathways to teaching
Provide student support and advising to those enrolled in the programs, particularly ARC and MAE
Support program orientations SoE and Partnerships and Professional Development ( PPD )
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of state teacher preparation standards and requirements of accreditation.
Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to use written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences, such as students, faculty, partners, and agencies such as the standards board.
Ability to collect, analyze, and report data for a wide audience.
Ability to organize and complete reports.
Skill in problem‑solving; ability to schedule.
Ability to learn to use technology. (including the Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to support recruitment and retention of students.
Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, advisory board and outside agencies.
Ability to drive to off‑site in personal vehicle.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
3 years of job related experience. Graduate education may substitute for some experience.
Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre‑employment background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a teacher or teacher certification
Experience working the standards board, accreditation, or in higher education
Work Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Other Information:
PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well‑being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.
PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax‑exempt organization.
For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at or
Supplemental Questions
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree?Yes
No
* Are you 18 years of age or older?Yes
No
* Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on your hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship now and indefinitely into the future?Yes
No
12180 Park Ave. S
Tacoma, WA 98447
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
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