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Data Analytics and Assessment Coordinator - Nasuti College of Osteopathic MedicineSalary: Commensuratewith experience Benefits: The University offers generousbenefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employermatching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits foremployees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at Location: Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine Position Status: Full-time Hours: Generally 8:30.a.m.- 4:30p.m, mayvary based on operational need Position Number: 241256/10-1151 FLSA Status: ExemptPOSITIONSUMMARY:The Data Analytics and AssessmentCoordinator supports the continuous quality improvement (CQI), accreditation,curriculum evaluation, and institutional effectiveness efforts of the DuquesneUniversity Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQ-NCOM). This role isresponsible for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data that informacademic decision-making, support accreditation requirements (e.g., COCA), andenhance student learning outcomes. The coordinator works collaboratively withacademic leadership, faculty, IT, and assessment teams to ensure high-quality,accurate, and meaningful data insights. This position will includeadministrative 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 makerecommendations to program leaders and other parties for CQI of such programs.The employee in this position will support all assessment, accreditation, andcompliance efforts for the COM to ensure that curricular programming, outcomes,and revisions are mission aligned promoting excellence in medical education.The Data Analytics and Assessment Coordinator also works collaboratively withCOM leadership and all members of the Academic Affairs team to ensure timelyand accurate accreditation efforts. The ideal candidate will possess stronganalytical skills, an understanding of medical education, and the ability toassist in the translation of complex data into actionable insights that enhancestudent learning and program outcomes.The positionreports to the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Assessment.DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Assessment &Accreditation Support Assists the Director of Medical Education, Data Analysis and Assessment and COMleadership in strategic planning and the maintenance of policies and proceduresto regularly assess and report on curricular activities, strategic goals andother key outcomes.Supports the development and implementation of assessment plans for pre-clinical,clinical, and competency-based curricula.Assists in mapping learning outcomes, curriculum content, and assessment tools toosteopathic core competencies and graduate outcomes; contribute significantlyto the development and refinement of the curriculum mapping platform.Assesses National Board preparatory efforts and COMLEX-USA Level 1, 2 and 3 and USMLEStep 1, 2 and 3 outcomes.Collects,validates, and analyzes data required for COCA accreditation standards, annualreports, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Partners with COM departments, teams and leaders on outcomes and accreditation-relatedtasks; assist with the compilation of evidence for required standards anddocumentation for annual reports and self-study reports for COCA and otheraccreditation efforts as necessary.Assists with technology platforms including the website and curricular programreporting content as required by COCA.Data Management& Reporting Assists with course review, coordination, data collection and reporting for outcomesrelated to admissions, curriculum, COM events, education research, and alumnisurveys that impact strategic goals and outcomes of the COM. Extracts,cleans, and maintains datasets from systems such as LMS platforms, exam software(e.g., ExamSoft), electronic portfolios, and student information systems.Develops dashboards, visualizations, and interactive reports using tools such as PowerBI or Excel to support strategic planning, curriculum review, and facultydevelopment, administrators, and committees.Prepares routine and ad-hoc analytical reports related to student performance trends,program outcomes, course evaluations, and key institutional metrics.Provides support for all software programs used for assessment, accreditation, andcurricular needs, and be proactive in determining the ongoing and future needsfor continued development.Analytics &Research Assists with the collection, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitativedata from multiple sources (e.g., surveys, exams, evaluations, board scores,clinical performance).Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate curricular effectiveness,assessment reliability, and student progression.Applies statistical techniques to identify trends, gaps, or areas for improvement inacademic programs.Supports educational research and scholarship initiatives (e.g., survey design, IRBsubmissions, longitudinal data studies).Supports the development, execution, evaluation, and reporting of institutional researchinitiatives relating to medical educational technologies and processes,including benchmarking, trend analysis, and predictive modeling.Survey &Evaluation AdministrationDevelops,administers, and analyzes surveys for students, faculty, alumni, and clinicalpreceptors, including the post-course student survey of faculty and courseeffectiveness for all COM programs including the Masters of Biomedical Sciences(MBS), the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), and other programs; gatherstudent performance and feedback data, conduct program assessment, compileinformation, and prepare and present reports to support the continuous qualityimprovement process at the COM.Ensures compliance with best practices in survey design, sampling, and data privacy.Activelyparticipate in the completion of annual surveys such as the US News and WorldReport survey, the AACOM survey, and others as directed by the administration.Produces summary reports and recommendations for program enhancement.Collaboration& Communication Works closely with faculty, the Medical Education Department, the Office of AcademicAffairs, and curriculum committees to interpret data and provide actionableinsights.Presents findings in a clear and accessible manner to diverse audiences, includingacademic leadership.Supports training for faculty and staff on basic data interpretation and the use ofassessment tools or dashboards.Data Governance& Compliance Ensures the integrity, quality, and security of sensitive academic and student data.Maintains compliance with FERPA, institutional policies, and accreditation requirements.Identifyand investigates new processes and technologies in the field of medicaleducation assessment which could potentially benefit the COM.Contributes to the development of data standards, documentation, and procedures forinstitutional assessment processes.Completeother duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Biostatistics, HigherEducation Administration or relevant field from an accredited educationalinstitution.Experiencewith educational assessment, institutional research, or data analytics,preferably in higher education or health sciences.Mustbe able to work as a group leader and group member, and be able to communicateeffectively to all groups including faculty, staff, administration, andstudents, through both oral and written channels.Musthave strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills and be ableto work on multiple projects with conflicting timelines simultaneously. Proficiencyis required in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, and statisticalsoftware (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and data visualization tools (Power BI, etc.) toassist with effectively communicating complex data clearly to non-technicalaudiences.Mustbe able to read, understand, follow, enforce and interpret complex regulations,policies and procedures.Preferredqualifications: Master's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred. Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combinationof experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following: Ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.DuquesneUniversity was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, theCongregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.