Director of Assessment

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The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy is a distinguished leader in pharmacy education, research, and service at the regional, national, and international levels. Primarily situated on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, the College also has extended campuses in Albany, Augusta, Savannah, and Metro Atlanta (Gwinnett). The College offers nationally recognized pharmacy and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, experimental therapeutics, social and administrative sciences, and regulatory sciences degree programs and provides a rigorous, research-based curriculum taught by accomplished faculty in an experiential learning environment. Enrollment across the undergraduate, professional and graduate degree levels in degree programs, minors, and certificates approaches 1000 students. Faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research spanning drug discovery, pharmacology, clinical pharmacy, and other areas that advance healthcare and medicine. Clinical training is provided through a network of sites across Georgia through established partnerships and agreements. Consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges of pharmacy, including 16th among 140 pharmacy programs by U.S. News & World Report, the College is committed to excellence in education, research, and service. For more information, visit https://rx.uga.edu/.

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flexibility may be required based on activities, including evenings or weekends as needed.

For full consideration, please apply by November 11, 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes:

Questions about the position should be directed to:

Andrew Darley, PharmD, EdD, BCPS

Assistant Dean for Professional Education

University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

R.C. Wilson Pharmacy Building, Room 146

250 W. Green Street

Athens, GA 30602

Phone: 706-583-0223

Email: badarley@uga.edu

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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

The Director of Assessment provides leadership for assessment, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program within the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. This position manages the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of educational data used to support curricular effectiveness, student success, accreditation compliance, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Professional Education, the Director collaborates extensively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and university partners to develop and sustain a culture of assessment that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and educational excellence. The position oversees assessmenttechnologies, reporting systems, data governance practices, educational analytics, and program evaluation processes while providing consultation and recommendations to college leadership regarding educational outcomes and program effectiveness.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.