Director, Medical Education, Data Analysis and Assessment- Office of Academic Affairs, College of O

Director, Medical Education, Data Analysis and Assessment
- Office of Academic Affairs, College of O

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Benefits:
Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details .edu/benefits

Location:

Office of Academic Affairs, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Position Status:
Full-time

Hours:

Varied

Position Number: 220025/10-1109

FLSA Status:
Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine's Director of Medical Education, Data Analysis, and Assessment plays a pivotal role in the Department of Academic Affairs by advancing institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement within the medical school program from matriculation to graduation. This position leads and contributes significantly in the development and implementation of data-driven assessment strategies, curriculum mapping aligned with AACOM Core Competencies, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of medical education, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance student learning and program outcomes. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Medical Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Director of Medical Education (30%)

Provides supervisory support in the Medical Education Department and for the Assessment team under the leadership of the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Medical Education.

Assists with proctoring and administration of all student assessments.

Develops and oversees comprehensive assessment plans for academic programs, student learning outcomes, and institutional goals.

Collaborates with faculty and administration at the College and University levels to design and implement assessment tools and methodologies.

Ensures each assessment is of good quality, accurate, appropriate for the content and the educational level of the student, and is properly aligned with the core programmatic learning objectives.

Ensures alignment of assessment practices with national standards and institutional mission.

Curriculum Mapping & CQI (20%)

Contributes significantly to the maintenance of curriculum maps that align with AACOM Core Competencies and other relevant standards, using the One-45 and Watermark curriculum mapping platforms.

Work closely with biomedical and clinical faculty, and serve on the Curriculum Committee, to ensure vertical and horizontal integration of competencies across the curriculum.

Monitors curricular effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback, identifying educational gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Facilitates the COM's continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes, including regular review cycles, documentation, and implementation of curricular enhancements.

Data Analysis & Reporting (30%)

Leads efforts to collect, analyze, and report assessment and programmatic outcomes data for accreditation bodies (e.g., COCA and MSCHE), in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Academic Excellence and Accreditation and the Duquesne University Associate Provost for Assessment.

Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from multiple sources (e.g., surveys, exams, evaluations, board scores, clinical performance).

Creates dashboards, visualizations, and reports to support strategic planning, curriculum review, and faculty development.

Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to leadership.

Institutional Research & Compliance (10%)

Support institutional research initiatives relating to medical educational technologies and processes, including benchmarking, trend analysis, and predictive modeling.

Prepares data submissions for external agencies and accrediting bodies.

Maintains data integrity and ensure compliance with FERPA and other data privacy regulations.

Technology & Systems (10%)

Work collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for Assessment and Medical Education and the Instructional Technology Departments at the College and University levels to manage assessment platforms and data systems (e.g., Exam Soft, Qualtrics, Power BI, Slate, Starfish, Watermark, One-45, Canvas).

Provide training and support to faculty and staff on data collection and interpretation tools.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Master's degree in Data Analytics, Educational Research, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, assessment, or institutional research is preferred, ideally in a medical or health sciences education setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with AACOM Core Competencies and osteopathic medical education.

Familiarity with COCA and MSCHE accreditation processes.

Knowledge of medical education assessment tools and frameworks (e.g., NBOME, OSCE, EPA).

Experience with database…