Job Details



Refer Job: Send to a Friend
  • Share this on Facebook
  • Share this on LinkedIn

Add Add to Saved Jobs

Back

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.