Academic Programs Officer I, Assessment & Evaluation (College Of Medicine-Phoenix)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OFFICER I, ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION (COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PHOENIX)
Posting Number req4096
Department COM Phoenix Academic Affairs
Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix
Location Greater Phoenix Area
Address Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Office of Assessment and Evaluation supports institutional effectiveness through consultation with faculty, staff, and community partnerships on the development of instruments and experimental designs informed by standard principles of measurement, assessment, and evaluation, including classroom tests, faculty and staff evaluation formats, and academic program development and evaluation.

The Examinations unit within the Office of Assessment and Evaluation, is responsible for test construction activities, curriculum mapping, administration of examinations for undergraduate medical curriculum and pipeline programs, data analysis and institutional outcomes reporting.

Under general supervision, this position will ensure testing resources and resource deadlines are met and will liaise with faculty and staff in order to perform essential duties. The functions of the position also entail regular student interaction, room scheduling, and planning resources for regularly scheduled exams, special accommodations, and other assessment-related needs. This position interfaces with all other departments, including basic science and clinical faculty, registrar, clerkships staff, other OAE staff, instructional technology, Information Technology staff, student development, admissions, and pre-clerkship curriculum staff.

This position requires occasional Sunday work to proctor exams.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix. The campus also houses the UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as Northern Arizona University’s College of Health and Human Services, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the International Genomics Consortium.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and schedules program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of program; determines priorities.
• Confers with and advises staff, students and others to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and program goals and policy interpretation; refers to appropriate department person when unable to respond.
• Coordinates testing activities of program with interrelated activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
• Evaluates program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements; analyzes results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action.
• Reviews program documents independently or in conjunction with supervisor to determine acceptance or make decisions pertaining to program.
• Develops and facilitates workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives.
• Handles and secures highly sensitive and classified information of testing material and student information for the College.
• Liaises with faculty members to construct, tag, and deliver block examinations and clerkship formative assessments.
• Makes purchases from exam vendors for equipment and supplies necessary for testing.
• Provides exam support services, testing facilities, technology resource planning, test security, scores distribution, and student records.
• Coordinates and oversees ADA testing accommodations for all students including pipeline and post graduate programs.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a student services, academic services environment, clinical setting or medical office.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication; excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills.

• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently, set priorities in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

• Previous experience working in a team-based environment.

• At least 1 year of experience working in higher education in the field of medicine or health sciences.

• Proficiency in Apple computer desktop software and familiar with using Mac OSX.

FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Academic Administration
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $42,007 - $43,267, Depending on Experience
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 7
Career Stream and Level PC1
Job Family Academic Program Mgmt
Job Function Academic Administration
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 3/7/2021
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Date 1/25/2021
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

The University of Arizona has currently adopted a remote working environment in accordance with guidelines recommended by the CDC. Until further notice, interviews for this position will be conducted remotely.

Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.