Assessment Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Recruitment Period: 08/25/2026 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$41,600-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000

Hiring Range: $20.00-$23.80

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

Responsibilities include working with faculty across multiple health sciences programs to build, review, and code performance-based and objective assessments; assigning graders; proctoring assessments; following assessment guidelines; generating reports; overseeing assigned assessment activities; and providing general assessment support for students and faculty. Timely communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgment are requirements of the Student Assessment Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates directly with faculty to build assessments in a timely manner, reviewing assessment items to identify any potential issues related to presentation, content, grammar, or structure.

• Proctors student assessments, ensuring compliance to assessment process and procedure and troubleshooting issues related to software and testing devices.

• Generates and maintains accurate assessment reports following each assessment.

• Appropriately administers assessments to individuals with approved accommodations.

• Continuously provides quality customer service to all students and employees who need assistance.

• Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.

• Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification. 

• Understands and adheres to strict confidentially requirements.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Education and Experience:

• Required: A Bachelor's Degree AND 1-3 years of relevant experience, OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements; skill in communicating through verbal and written communication, including timeliness, attention to grammar, clarity, and public speaking; skill in time management and adherence to deadlines; ability to maintain accuracy with a high level of detail; ability to exercise sound judgment with strong decision-making skills; ability to work in a team; ability to manage projects, prioritize and self-direct tasks; ability to work with and manage a variety of computer programs and databases; ability to maintain a calm and helpful demeanor during stressful situations; ability to use Microsoft Office suite programs; and knowledge of intermediate-level proficiency with excel.

To ensure full consideration submit:

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position

• Detailed resume

• Contact information for three professional references

The job announcement above is not the full job description, but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.

PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.

PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.