General Information
| Job Description | INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 3 | Working Title | Director of Office Assessment and Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006948 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Undergrad Medical Ed - D02005 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 04/16/2018 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 007343 | EDUC TCHL SPEC 3 | 1 |
| 006946 | INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 1 | 1 |
| 004164 | TRAINER 4 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Director of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation (OAE) at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR-SOM) is responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, analysis, reporting collaboration and outreach for the SOM OAE unit. Responsible for the overall management of OAE and collaborative leadership with the Associate Dean for the OAE. OAE supports development, implementation, analysis, and reporting activities related to the assessment of learners, the evaluation of programs, and quality improvement efforts for all UCR-SOM educational programs, including those in Pipeline Programs, Biomedical Sciences, Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), and Continuing Medical Education (CME). OAE provides similar services to other UCR-SOM entities that support education, such as the Quality Improvement Operations Services Center (QI-OSC), the Simulation Center, Interprofessional Education (IPE), and the Center for Teaching Excellence. As these activities often overlap with scholarly endeavors, OAE also provides consultation and assistance in research project design, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. The OAE also provides comprehensive data support to additional UCR-SOM units: Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Clinical Affairs. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for OAE, the Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with faculty members, program administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that assessment and evaluation activities align with learner needs, program goals, accreditation standards, and evidence-based best practices. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Quantitative Psychology, Social Sciences or related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Researches, gathers, analyzes and summarizes information for complex data research projects.
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15 |
Assignments require analysis of multiple factors or data sources.
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25 |
Able to synthesize issues and present them in a creative and non-technical manner.
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10 |
Designs and establishes systems that manage, store and retrieve data for analysis to answer ad hoc informational requests and tracking of students and faculty.
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20 |
May oversee the work of student or clerical staff.
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10 |
| Support the Associate Dean for OAE in managing the financial planning process and budget for OAE, HRSA grant and QI-OCS. | 10 |
| Serve as an active member of various committees, advisory boards and managing boards within the SOM, across UCR and within the community. Develop and manage relationships across UCR in order to advance assessment and and evaluation efforts for academic health institutions. | 5 |
| Generate active scholarship, both with regular manuscript publications and pursuits of grant funding. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Requires general knowledge in data collection and analysis techniques; statistics or social science research techniques; knowledge of common organization-specific computer application programs; knowledge of organizational principles and procedures involved in handling sensitive data (for example, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA). | Required |
| Understanding of organizational rules and regulations. | Required |
| Able to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving. | Required |
| Thorough active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task. | Required |
| Strong ability to present information in a clear concise manner both in writing and verbally. | Required |
| Knowledge of the primary, secondary and post secondary educational systems. | Required |
| Familiar with quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Knowledge of common statistical software packages for both qualitative and quantitative research. | Required |
| Excellent organizational and record keeping skills. | Required |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality. | Required |
| Able to work effectively independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment. | Required |
| Able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic groups. | Required |
| Knowledge of UC policies and procedures. | Preferred |
| Ability to speak Spanish. | Preferred |
| Advanced expertise with PC based applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Access, in a Windows environment. Demonstrated ability to access and retrieve information from databases using PC based front-end tools. | Required |
| Knowledge of the assessment standards of LCME, ACGME and other accrediting bodies. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of New Innovations, Qualtrics, B-Line and ExamSoft. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of classical test theory, item response theory, Rasch modeling and generalizability theory/G studies. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |