Manager of Assessment, Evaluation and Scholarship

The Manager of Assessment, Evaluation and Scholarship (AES) provides oversight and support for School of Medicine (SOM) leaders, administration, and faculty through the SOM’s program of assessment and evaluation. The incumbent will provide leadership for the team responsible for assessment of student performance, curricular and other programmatic evaluation, and data coordination for our learning environment, coaching programs, medical education quality improvement, accreditation compliance, and scholarship in medical education outcomes. The Manager works closely with the Associate Dean for Assessment and Evaluation, Associate Dean for Curriculum, Associate Dean for Workforce Innovation and Education Quality Improvement and other Office of Medical Education (OME) Deans whose focus is on Undergraduate Medical Education, institutional directors and key leaders including committee and subcommittee chairs.

Apply By Date: February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Experience with the structure and principles of medical education and/or higher education.
• Experience with statistical software, data collection and data management software, including Qualtrics and tableau.
• Experience with evaluation management software (MedHub, eValue, New Innovations or similar products).
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience/skills in order to recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff; analyze staffing needs and assign staff to accomplish completion of tasks; to build a collaborative teamwork environment among staff.
• Program administration experience, preferably in medical education, which includes planning, analysis, organization, leadership, conflict resolution, decision-making and independent thinking.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating and managing a diverse group of employees.
• Experience with educational measurement, student assessment, and program evaluation in higher education.
• Experience interpreting, comprehending, and applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively act as a spokesperson/liaison on behalf of OME with university, health system, departments, centers, faculty, staff, trainees, and the community.
• Analytical skills to solve complex problems, investigate various sources of information and techniques, and develop acceptable solutions.
• Ability to adapt to novel situations for which standard procedures or policies are not yet defined.
• Ability to take effective actions and make decisions with little or no supervision. Ability to set and manage priorities and adhere to critical deadlines.
• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people with tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of University and Federal Policies and Procedures applicable to OME operations.
• Knowledge of and experience working with key administrative/business software and computer systems including Windows or Mac OX Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), web browser applications, email applications, and People Soft/People Admin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, assessment, or program evaluation or other relevant program of study.
• Demonstrated experience with programmatic evaluation in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing a variety of assessments in an educational and/or clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% - Management & Administration
• 30% - Course/Curricular Evaluation
• 30% - Assessment of Student Performance
• 10% - Data Access

Department Overview

The Office of Medical Education is dedicated to the support and advancement of the teaching and learning mission of the School of Medicine (SOM). The primary goal of the organization is to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment that nurtures the requisite and enduring attitudes, skills, and knowledge required of excellent physicians.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,873.56 - $5,195.40
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 22
• UC Job Title: HEALTH EDUC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 004394
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8a-5p
• Location: Education Building (HSP033)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• This is not an H-1B visa opportunity

Benefits

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

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