Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes

The Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes provides strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, college-wide system of assessment and program evaluation across the College of Health Sciences.

This role is responsible for establishing coherent, standardized frameworks for assessment, strengthening faculty and program-level capacity, and ensuring that academic programs demonstrate measurable student learning, program effectiveness, and alignment with accreditation and institutional expectations.

Working within a distributed assessment model, the Assistant Dean partners with department chairs, program directors, and faculty—who retain responsibility for discipline-specific assessment—to provide expert guidance, structure, and oversight. The position emphasizes system-building, faculty support, and quality assurance, ensuring that assessment practices are meaningful, sustainable, and consistently applied across all CHS programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Expertise in assessment frameworks and continuous quality improvement models
• Ability to translate complex concepts into practical, faculty-friendly approaches
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• High level of organizational and project management capacity
• Ability to influence without direct authority

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Consistent use of standardized assessment frameworks across programs
• Demonstrated improvement in quality of program-level assessment reports
• Increased faculty competency and engagement in assessment practices
• Successful alignment with accreditation standards
• Evidence of data-informed program improvements across CHS

Applicant Instructions: Please attach cover letter of interest, current CV and a list of at least three professional references with contact information.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in an academic discipline from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. A master’s degree is required.

• a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching, leadership, professional accomplishment, and aptitude for administrative effectiveness,
• 7 + years of experience in higher education, and
• successful experience in the administration of existing graduate program(s) including recruitment, applications, enrollment, program assessment and support of students.

Management Preferences:

• Experience in a health sciences or interdisciplinary academic environment
• Familiarity with multiple specialized accreditors (e.g., CCNE, CSWE, ACOTE)
• Experience leading faculty development in assessment
• Experience developing assessment systems across multiple programs
• Experience with:
  • Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Learning management systems and assessment platforms
• Record of scholarship in assessment, education, or outcomes research

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.