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How to hire an assessment director

Assessment director hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring assessment directors in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire an assessment director is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new assessment director to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire an assessment director, step by step

To hire an assessment director, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a assessment director:

Here's a step-by-step assessment director hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write an assessment director job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assessment director
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you start hiring an assessment director, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    An assessment director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assessment directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of assessment directors and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Assessment DirectorDescriptionHourly rate
    Assessment DirectorSocial and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.$28-61
    Communications LeadThe global senior program manager acts as a coordinator for the organization's projects and performs various tasks including supervision, account management, daily staff assignments, budget planning, cost control, and tracking program expenses by collaborating with various global departments to enhance all global programs. He/she should have excellent analytical, decision-making, leadership, and organization skills and knowledge about project management to be able to oversee and organize activities to ensure its compliance with the organization's goals.$32-66
    Program OfficerA program officer is an essential part of a foundation or charitable organization. It is up to program officers to supervise program progress and proposals, seek grants, manage projects, and oversee budgets... Show more$25-56
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Student Learning
    • Data Collection
    • Social Work
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Oversight
    • Assessment Data
    • Professional Development
    • Data Analysis
    • Assessment Activities
    • Program Evaluation
    • Behavioral Health
    • Assessment Tools
    • Assessment Results
    • General Education
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Execute ability to increase CMI and aid the company in achieving budgetary goals, even in the time of Medicare reductions.
    • Thrive in position alongside concurrent PRN MSW positions in home health care and hospice agencies.
    • Start MSW program, including marketing, recruitment, communication across institutional systems, and graduate program development.
    • Educate employees regarding the MDS process and ADL coding.
    • Market w/calls to hospitals, LTC facilities, ALF's and private homes.
    • Assess and identify socially base needs regarding adjustment of resident and families to LTC placement.
    More assessment director duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your assessment director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assessment director can vary based on:

    • Location. For example, assessment directors' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in new jersey.
    • Seniority. Entry-level assessment directors 54% less than senior-level assessment directors.
    • Certifications. An assessment director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assessment director's salary.

    Average assessment director salary

    $87,268yearly

    $41.96 hourly rate

    Entry-level assessment director salary
    $59,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 26, 2025

    Average assessment director salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1New Jersey$110,847$53
    2New York$109,335$53
    3California$106,167$51
    4District of Columbia$101,406$49
    5Arizona$98,164$47
    6Minnesota$95,141$46
    7Illinois$92,127$44
    8Maryland$87,802$42
    9Washington$85,358$41
    10Connecticut$83,300$40
    11Colorado$80,372$39
    12Ohio$79,233$38
    13Pennsylvania$78,649$38
    14South Carolina$76,120$37
    15New Mexico$75,440$36
    16Arkansas$74,746$36
    17Missouri$74,682$36
    18Texas$74,357$36
    19Utah$72,322$35
    20Florida$71,007$34

    Average assessment director salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1AstraZeneca$116,442$55.98
    2Ameresco$116,378$55.95
    3Citi$100,871$48.50
    4Lincoln Memorial University$96,253$46.288
    5Sanofi US$94,293$45.335
    6Haven Behavioral Healthcare$94,085$45.23
    7Yale University$92,498$44.476
    8Johnson County Community College$92,044$44.25
    9Hackensack Meridian Health$91,496$43.997
    10University Of Minnesota Physicians$87,136$41.89
    11Midwestern University$86,913$41.79
    12TSNE$86,530$41.60
    13Glaxosmithkline$86,082$41.39
    14Hatch$85,941$41.32
    15Acadia Healthcare$85,449$41.0818
    16Collectors Universe$85,227$40.97
    17DaVita Kidney Care$85,090$40.912
    18University at Buffalo$84,353$40.559
    19Kankakee Community College$84,234$40.50
    20Safe & Civil Schools$83,178$39.99
  4. Writing an assessment director job description

    A good assessment director job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assessment director job description:

    Assessment director job description example

    DEPT : FULLER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
    HOURS : 40 HOURS PER WEEK
    FT/PT/TEMP : FULL-TIME
    EXEMPT STATUS : EXEMPT
    REPORTS TO : FPFS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    WORK LOCATION : PASADENA, CA

    Brief Description:

    The Director of Assessment for Fuller Psychological and Family Services (FPFS) is a full-time administrative position in the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Therapy (SoPMFT). He/she is responsible for hiring and supervising the licensed clinical psychologists who provide supervision to assessment clerks and interns and for overseeing the recruitment and training of assessment clerks and interns. The FPFS Director of Assessment is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and ethical requirements governing the training of assessment clerks and interns in the clinic.

    In addition, the Director of Assessment is responsible for developing and managing relationships with organizations that provide assessment referrals to FPFS, overseeing the assignment of assessment referrals to supervisors and clerks/interns, and for helping develop and manage the operating budget for the assessment program.

    The Director of Assessment will report to the FPFS Executive Director and work closely with the FPFS Director of Training.

    Essential Functions:

    • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise the licensed psychologists providing supervision to the assessment clerks and interns
    • Working with the supervisors, oversee the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of clinical psychology assessment clerks/interns
    • Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and professional laws and ethics relevant to the provision of psychological assessment services
    • Identify new sources of psychological testing and assessment opportunities (internal and external to Fuller)
    • Manage important community relationships with key referral sources and with local graduate school programs from which FPFS recruits assessment clinicians
    • Work with the FPFS executive director to develop assessment pricing, promotion, delivery, and service plans, and to develop and implement the annual budget

    Knowledge and Skills Required:

    • Currently licensed in California as a Clinical Psychologist
    • Knowledge of various types of assessment services
    • Strong interest in training, developing, and preparing students for clinical work
    • Experience in management and supervision in a clinical context
    • Knowledge of California laws, requirements, and ethics surrounding the provision of clinical training and psychological testing
    • Ability to work effectively in teams and across departments
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Additional Remarks:

    • This position is subject to a background check.
    • Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
    • Apply to this position to via the Work at Fuller website. Please provide your latest CV and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in applying for this position and why you feel you match well to the requirements of the position.


    Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.

  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find assessment directors for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your assessment director job on Zippia to find and recruit assessment director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting assessment directors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assessment director

    Once you have selected a candidate for the assessment director position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new assessment director first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an assessment director?

Before you start to hire assessment directors, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire assessment directors pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

You can expect to pay around $87,268 per year for an assessment director, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for assessment directors in the US typically range between $28 and $61 an hour.

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