What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank: Assessment Coordinator/Assessment Analyst position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
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Job Summary
This is an open-ranked position hired based on the education and relevant experience of the most qualified candidate for the role.
The department will hire a position supporting assessment for the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) program. The position will be an Assessment Coordinator, Senior Assessment Coordinator or Assessment Analyst.
The position is responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of assessment and evaluation activities within the MD program. This role supports faculty and staff through skill-building workshops and ensures best practices in learner assessment.
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
Assessment Coordinator
Collaborate with UME faculty and staff to develop and implement quizzes, exams, and evaluations.- Serve as Chief Proctor for all UME assessments including National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) exams.
- Train staff and faculty in assessment implementation and proctoring procedures.
- Schedule and manage assessments, including proctoring logistics and resource allocation.
- Disseminate student performance data and maintain learner and accreditation documentation.
- Ensure compliance with assessment timelines and strategies in collaboration with UME leadership.
- Utilize intermediate Excel skills and other data tools to facilitate interpretation and analysis of assessment data.
- Monitor compliance with learner files and program documentation.
- Collaborate with and provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure assessment plans and reports are designed, implemented, and analyzed in a manner that fosters student success and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, by participating in committees.
- Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development in areas such as NBME, LCME, etc.
- Support Academic Affairs Program Coordinators and collaborate with Phase 1, 2, and 3 faculty and staff.
- Provide, as needed, administrative support to supervisors, faculty, and staff for daily operations.
- Liaise between UME administration and university stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Senior Assessment Coordinator
- Serve as Chief Proctor for all UME assessments including National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) exams.
- Train staff and faculty in assessment implementation and proctoring procedures.
- Schedule and manage assessments, including proctoring logistics and resource allocation.
- Disseminate student performance data and maintain learner and accreditation documentation.
- Ensure compliance with assessment timelines and strategies in collaboration with UME leadership.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills and other data tools to facilitate interpretation and analysis of assessment data.
- Provide expertise on assessment methods.
- Monitor compliance with learner files and program documentation.
- Collaborate with and provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure assessment plans and reports are designed, implemented, and analyzed in a manner that fosters student success and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, by participating in committees.
- Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development in areas such as NBME, LCME, etc.
- Support Academic Affairs Program Coordinators and collaborate with Phase 1, 2, and 3 faculty and staff.
- Provide, as needed, administrative support to supervisors, faculty, and staff for daily operations.
- Liaise between UME administration and university stakeholders.
- Provide project management support to leaders as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Assessment Analyst
Collaborate with UME faculty and staff to develop and implement quizzes, exams, and evaluations.- Serve as Chief Proctor for all UME assessments including National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) exams.
- Train staff and faculty in assessment implementation and proctoring procedures.
- Schedule and manage assessments, including proctoring logistics and resource allocation.
- Disseminate student performance data and maintain learner and accreditation documentation.
- Ensure compliance with assessment timelines and strategies in collaboration with UME leadership.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills and other data tools to facilitate interpretation and analysis of assessment data.
- Provide expertise on assessment methods.
- Develop and produce advanced reports and data visualizations.
- Monitor compliance with learner files and program documentation.
- Collaborate with and provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure assessment plans and reports are designed, implemented, and analyzed in a manner that fosters student success and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives, by participating in committees.
- Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development in areas such as NBME, LCME, etc.
- Support Academic Affairs Program Coordinators and collaborate with Phase 1, 2, and 3 faculty and staff.
- Provide, as needed, administrative support to supervisors, faculty, and staff for daily operations.
- Liaise between UME administration and university stakeholders.
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Provide project management support to leaders as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
A combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Assessment Coordinator
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience managing or coordinating experience in a medical school or similar program.
- Master’s degree in related field preferred.
- Previous direct assessment experience preferred.
Senior Assessment Coordinator
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience managing or coordinating experience in a medical school or similar program.
- At least two (2) years of direct assessment experience.
Assessment Analyst
- Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business management, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience managing or coordinating experience in a medical school or similar program.
- Three (3) years of direct assessment experience.
- Advanced assessment software experience.
- Business intelligence experience.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Assessment Coordinator
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; works independently as a self-starter.
- Learns quickly and works efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Communicates and collaborates successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative and empathetic team player.
- Effective communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking.
- Organizational and multi-tasking capabilities with attention to detail.
- Professional interaction with students, faculty, and leadership.
- Knowledge of educational software and platforms.
- Understanding of relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
Senior Assessment Coordinator
- Assessment software expertise.
- Knowledge of Qualtrics.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; works independently as a self-starter.
- Learns quickly and works efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Communicates and collaborates successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative and empathetic team player.
- Effective communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking.
- Organizational and multi-tasking capabilities with attention to detail.
- Professional interaction with students, faculty, and leadership.
- Knowledge of educational software and platforms.
- Understanding of relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
Assessment Analyst
- Advanced assessment software expertise.
- Advanced knowledge of Qualtrics.
- Business Intelligence experience.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; works independently as a self-starter.
- Learns quickly and works efficiently in a dynamic environment.
- Communicates and collaborates successfully with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative and empathetic team player.
- Effective communication skills, including active listening and critical thinking.
- Organizational and multi-tasking capabilities with attention to detail.
- Professional interaction with students, faculty, and leadership.
- Knowledge of educational software and platforms.
- Understanding of relevant policies and regulatory requirements.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal