Assessment Coordinator – College of Osteopathic Medicine
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous
benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement
match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: College of Osteopathic Medicine
Position Status: Full-time
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 241256/10-958
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The Assessment Coordinator will be instrumental to the analysis and evaluation
of the effectiveness of curricular programs at the Duquesne College of
Osteopathic Medicine (COM). This position will include administrative support
and analysis of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Masters of Biomedical
Science, and other academic programs offered by the COM; this position will
conduct research, perform statistical analysis, and make recommendations to
program leaders and other parties for continuous quality improvement of such
programs. The employee in this position will support all assessment,
accreditation, and compliance efforts for the COM to ensure that curricular
programming, outcomes, and revisions are mission aligned promoting excellence
in medical education. The Assessment Coordinator also works collaboratively
with COM leadership and all members of the Academic Affairs team to ensure
timely and accurate accreditation efforts.
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates and implements the process by which students assess courses and
faculty instruction for all COM programs including the Masters of Biomedical
Sciences (MBS), the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), and other programs;
gather student performance and feedback data, conduct program assessment,
compile information, and prepare and present reports to support the continuous
quality improvement process at the COM.
Assists the Academic Affairs and COM
leadership in the maintenance of policies and procedures to regularly assess and
report on curricular activities, strategic goals and other key outcomes;
facilitate strategic planning for the medical school to integrate missing
goals, assessments and outcomes; contributes significantly to the development
and refinement of the curriculum mapping platform.
Assists with course review, coordination, data collection and reporting for
outcomes related to admissions, curriculum, COM events, education research, and
alumni surveys that impact strategic goals and outcomes of the COM; assess National
Board preparatory efforts and COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2 and 3 and USMLE Step 1, 2
and 3 outcomes.
Provides support for all software
programs used for assessment, accreditation, and curricular needs; be proactive
in determining the ongoing and future needs for continued development including
providing input on budget management and planning for curriculum delivery
needs; assist with technology platforms including the website and curricular
program reporting content as required by COCA and investigate and provide input
on new processes and technologies in the field of medical education assessment
which could potentially benefit the COM.
Partners with COM departments, teams
and leaders on outcomes, regulatory, and accreditation-related tasks; assist
with the compilation of evidence for required standards and documentation for
annual reports and self-study reports for COCA and other accreditation efforts
as necessary.
Assists with the development,
execution, evaluation, and reporting of educational research protocols.
Work closely with faculty, staff, and
administration on tasks to provide student support.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Master’s degree
in a related field from an accredited institution.
1-3 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
in biostatistics, data analytics, higher education administration or a related
field from an accredited institution.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
Training and experience serving in an academic management position in an
institute of higher education is strongly preferred.
Must be able to
communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels.
Must be able to
work as a group leader and group member.
Must have strong
organizational skills and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Must have
computer technical knowledge and skills to effectively prepare reports, utilize
spreadsheet data and formulas and utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Outlook, and Access as well as PDFs and educational software/data programs such
as Pivot Tables.
A strong
assessment background is preferred.
Experience in a
medical education setting is preferred.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the
University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus
community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented
groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.