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Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes - 3592 University of North Carolina Pembroke United States, North Carolina, Pembroke 1 University Drive (Show on map) May 12, 2026 Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes - 3592 Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply Now link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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. 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.
Position Details Position Information Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Health Science (Office)
Working Title Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes - 3592
Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Min T/E 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. FTE 1
Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience
Position # 3592
FLSA Status Exempt
Months per year 12
Is this a grant funded position? No
If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable) n/a Primary Purpose of Organization Unit The College of Health Sciences is comprised of five (5) academic units dedicated to the practice, pedagogy, and promotion of health and wellness. The College's mission reflects a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive education grounded in rigorous academic standards. Through this approach, we mentor and empower students to achieve their educational goals and to thrive as professionals long after completing their programs. The College of Health Sciences fulfills its mission by embracing a shared core value: a collective professional responsibility to prepare competent, ethical, and compassionate health and human services professionals through a sustained commitment to excellence in teaching. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Program Outcomes is to provide collegewide leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive assessment and program evaluation system across the College of Health Sciences. The position ensures that academic programs consistently assess student learning and program effectiveness, use data to inform improvement, and demonstrate alignment with institutional goals and accreditation expectations. Working within a distributed responsibility model, the Assistant Dean supports and guides faculty, department chairs, and program directors by establishing standardized assessment frameworks, strengthening assessment capacity, and ensuring the quality, sustainability, and meaningful use of assessment practices. As a member of the Dean's leadership team, the position also serves as a strategic advisor, synthesizing outcomes data to inform planning, decisionmaking, and longterm academic effectiveness initiatives. Job Description 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. Management Preference Preferred 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 • Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation Posting Information Job Opening Date 05/12/2026
Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Category Professional
Posting Number EPA01120
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13245
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. 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. Applicant Documents Required Documents C V/Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document Optional Documents Other Document 2
Other Document 3 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). •
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