All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications
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BA/BS degree in education, psychology or related field and two years of relevant work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years
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High level of attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions
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Ability to learn and successfully operate software systems and applications
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Experience collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s or PhD degree in education, psychology or related field
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Training or experience in higher education administration, educational evaluation and measurement, and/or institutional research and
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Experience working in medical education or other health professions education
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Experience administering and analyzing evaluation data
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Training or experience in software related to statistical analysis, data analysis/visualization, and/or survey administration, such as Qualtrics or Tableau
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High level of interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to understand data needs, analyze data to recognize anomalies, and suggest corrective actions when issues with data occur
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Proficiency in the utilization of database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel
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Experience working with faculty in a higher education context
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Experience providing technical and/or customer support for software applications and systems
Evaluation Analyst: Education Program Associate 2
The Evaluation Analyst collaborates with Undergraduate Medical Education (MD Program) leadership, course and clerkship directors, faculty and staff to assist with the implementation of program evaluation processes. This position will work within relevant evaluation-related software, implement and adapt evaluation instruments, communicate with faculty, and complete Annual Course Reviews (ACRs) as required. The individual in this position will also assist with various other program evaluation efforts, such as survey development and administration, development of dashboards and reports, and contributions to continuous quality improvement as appropriate. The individual in this position will work with processes that affect the Twin Cities, Duluth and St. Cloud campuses of the University of Minnesota Medical School.
The individual will be a member of the Assessment and Evaluation team and report to the Manager of Evaluation and Analytics.
Responsibilities
Evaluation Operations (60%)
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Collaborate with course and clerkship faculty, and UME leadership on development and delivery of evaluations
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Operate course evaluation software, including adapting instruments as required
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Adhere to a detailed calendar of requirements, ensuring that evaluations are finalized and delivered accurately in a timely manner
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Complete Annual Course Reviews (ACRs) as required. Includes collating quantitative data from various sources and analyzing qualitative data to generate themes
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Collaborate with other UME departments and/or leadership to design and administer surveys
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Depending on current workload and available assistance, provide indirect supervision of other employees, such as student interns, in updating data and reports
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Serve as contact point for evaluation data and report requests from various stakeholders
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Serve as a consultant and trainer to course directors (i.e., faculty) and course coordinators, as appropriate
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Assist with and serve as backup for the development and implementation of online exam software
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Maintain and create processes/work-flows along with any associated documentation
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Collaborate with data analysts from the Health Sciences Technology team to develop effective dashboards to display data for various audiences
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Continuously evaluate systems and procedures to make recommendations for changes and improvements. Communicate with other medical school staff members to increase efficiency around the use of data and adaptation to new procedures and policies
Software Implementation (20%)
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Manage implementation efforts for both vendor and homegrown software features such as MEDtrics and technology-related projects
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Mentor less experienced staff, providing procedural and technical guidance
Technical Support (20%)
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Collaborate with IT teams as well as with business users to solve and resolve issues
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Conduct usability testing to ensure user experience satisfaction, be aware of malfunctions or lack thereof, and generate innovative solutions
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Stay current with software development tools, trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.
The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).