Evaluation Research Analyst - SOM: Student Affairs - Sacramento Campus - 13244 at University of California - Davis Medical Centers in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

Department Description

The Office of Medical Education (OME) is dedicated to the support and advancement of the teaching mission of the School of Medicine. 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. The Assessment, Evaluation, and Scholarship Unit provides support to SOM leaders, administration, and faculty regarding assessment, educational program evaluation and effectiveness, quality improvement across all medical education programs, accreditation compliance, and scholarship in medical education outcomes.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date : 12/9/2020

Salary Range : $2,613 to $5,245 (salary grade 23)

Salary Frequency : Biweekly

Appointment Type : Career

Percentage of Time : 100%

Shift Hour : Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Location : Education Building

City : Sacramento

Union Representation : No

Benefits Eligible : Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The Evaluation Research Analyst performs advanced evaluation research tasks and reports to the Director of the Assessment, Evaluation, and Scholarship Unit. The Evaluation Research Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate strategies and key metrics using widely accepted conceptual frameworks for evaluation. The position designs methodologically sophisticated evaluation plans, conducts evaluation research activities, performs analyses, presents project findings in local and national venues, and develops written reports. The position requires frequent interaction with a variety of individuals and internal and external administrative offices involved in education and research at UC Davis SOM.

Required Qualifications

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Advanced knowledge relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Advanced knowledge of a health professions education program curriculum and requirements. Maintains a broad range of expertise in health professions education theory and industry best practices.
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Advanced knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills to develop and implement complex processes and systems improving program quality and efficiency and reducing cost.
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Experience conducting data analysis with statistical software such as R to produce basic descriptive statistics (e.g., frequencies, averages, cross tabulations, correlations, t-tests).
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In-depth knowledge of educational software and technologies to promote a wide-range of teaching and learning goals.
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In-depth knowledge of data management, documentation methods used in investigating and presenting findings about the program.
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Advanced organizational and project management skills.
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Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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Master s or PhD degree in social science discipline, program evaluation, or public health.
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Experience evaluating programs in the area of health professions education or higher education.
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Experience co-authoring manuscripts for publication in a peer review journal.
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Familiarity with qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo.
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Familiarity with content management software such as FilePro.
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Familiarity with web-based survey software such as Qualtrics.
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Experience with IRB approval processes.
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Experience working in an academic-medical organizational environment.

Special Requirements

Must be able to work variable schedule as needed. This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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