Assessment Assistant

Posting Details About WesternU As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Posting Details Position Title Assessment Assistant Position Control Number S03725 Type of Position Staff Position Status Full-time Campus Western University Campus-Pomona, CA Position Location California Department 1501-Pharmacy Admin & Staff Job Summary Who We Are Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets. For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world. College of Pharmacy (COP) Create. Care. Connect. Ranked as one of the top private colleges of pharmacy in NIH funding. We offer an outstanding innovative curriculum, research, state-of-the-art classrooms, inter-professional education experiences, and a talented group of faculty and staff committed to student success. Doctor Of Pharmacy (PHARMD): The PharmD professional program at Western University of Health Sciences is a four-year program designed to train students for the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy. Master Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSBPS): The major focus of the Master of Science (MS) program in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences is to provide students with a strong research focus, training, and skills in order to prepare them for careers in academia, pharmaceutical industry, or public/private research institutions. PharmD International Pathway Program (PIP): The Western University College of Pharmacy offers a unique opportunity for American and/or foreign trained Pharmacists with a bachelor's degree (B.S. or equivalent) who wish to progress to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.

D.) degree.

The Position:

The Assessment Assistant for the College of Pharmacy must be flexible, calm under pressure, able to take initiative, work independently, and must be dedicated to outstanding customer service. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Associate Dean for Assessment, and the College's Office of Assessment. This position will also provide administrative support to assigned committees. The position is responsible for a range of clerical and administrative duties in a busy setting with many established deadlines. This is an in-person position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Strong computer skills MS Word, PowerPoint, and any other software program required by this position and able to work with the College's assessment, tools such as SAS, SPSS, Excel, Power Point. Strong math skills, with the ability to develop, present, justify and support decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the Western University community. Ability to effectively interact with external visitors and VIPs, administration, faculty, staff, and students. As directed and in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Assessment is responsible for the generation, analysis, and dissemination of evaluation and research findings for assigned projects in curriculum, evaluation, learning outcomes, and program issues. Supports curriculum reviews, generates, data-driven reports for external organizations such as accrediting bodies and state boards. Support the collaborative work conducted across faculty, staff, and administrators' groups to determine current assessment, evaluation, and research needs and to assist in the measurement of program learning outcomes. Demonstrate a commitment to working for an organization that values and promotes humanism. Required Qualifications Experience or a combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Education:

Associates degree in mathematics, economics, evaluation, or a related field.

Experience:

1-2 years supporting academic assessment activities. Experience working with medium to large databases. Experience working with surveys and survey data. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be provided to: Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree. Candidates who have experience working in an academic setting. Candidates with program assessment support, data analysis, survey tools experience. Candidates with experience importing excel style worksheet data into SPSS, or SAS. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Assessment and assessment and College assessment committees. Key Responsibilities Document and track assessment meetings and memorialize assessment decisions. Key Responsibilities Assist with the tracking systems for the colleges strategic plan and evaluation plan and college goals. Assist in distributing assessment reports to college administration. Key Responsibilities Pursue profession development activities to maintain relevant skills e.g. Excel, SPSS, SAS, R. Key Responsibilities Support student based assessment activities, surveys, student development, student training, faculty development sessions, staff development sessions assessment sessions. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. This position will require infrequent overtime hours to support college and university campus events; these events may occur on and off campus. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Expected Pay Scale Minimum $30.52 Hourly Maximum $30.52 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number S01788 Posting Date 06/04/2026 Close Date 06/04/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.