Associate Director

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso

$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a specialized field or a closely related area with a minimum of 4 years of administrative experience, or 8 years of combined education and experience.
  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in higher education, learning sciences assessment and evaluation, or curriculum design preferred.
  • 5 years of progressive experience in medical college administration or a health sciences university preferred.
  • 3 years of statistical analysis experience in an educational setting preferred.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, SAS, NVivo).

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Program Coordinator and oversee the medical education evaluation program.
  • Create, deliver, and report on MD program evaluations and effectiveness plans.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of evaluation data using statistical tools.
  • Identify continuous quality improvement opportunities based on evaluation feedback.
  • Assist in faculty development related to curricular design and instructional methodologies.
  • Provide support for the Committee on Evaluation.
  • Lead research initiatives related to medical education assessment and scholarship.

Benefits

  • Engagement in a collaborative educational environment at TTEP.
  • Opportunity to shape educational evaluation practices in medical education.
  • Access to professional development in medical education assessment techniques.
  • Exposure to a variety of data analysis tools and methodologies.
  • Participation in a values-driven organization promoting teamwork and integrity.
Full Job Description
Position Description

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, para-professional or professional staff members.

Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.

Major/Essential Functions

  • Performs the supervisory duties over a Program Coordinator and is responsible for the direct oversight, guidance of the medical education evaluation program.
  • Create, deliver and report on MD program, phase components and faculty evaluation including the annual report and institutional effectiveness plan for Office of Medical education via best practices in program assessment.
  • Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of data collected thru the evaluation/assessment system for longitudinal reporting via statistical analyses tools (SPSS, SAS, NVivo, etc.).
  • Identifies and documents area with opportunities for continuous quality improvement based on evaluation system feedback and works closely with the Director of Accreditation and Educational Program Improvement to elevate to LCME leadership advisory group.
  • Assist in designing and delivering related assessment topics in faculty development, including providing expertise in curricular and instructional design and learning theory.
  • Provide administrative support for the Committee on Evaluation.
  • Assist directors and faculty in student and faculty research projects regarding the evaluation perspectives and survey development.
  • Initiate and support medical education research and scholarship by faculty and staff at the school of medicine, including selection of research design and interpretation of data.
  • Provide leadership in the design and implementation of formative and summative assessment tools, including mapping assessment tools to educational program objectives, core competencies and/or entrust able professional activities (EPAs) and visualization and reporting tools such as faculty and course evaluation and assessment dashboards.
  • Consult with faculty and staff in the development of rubrics, observation protocols, and other assessment tools.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in current assessment practices and research on student learning.
  • Provide oversight and guidance to faculty and staff working directly with medical student academic performance assessment and curriculum evaluation, directing initiatives to improve both assessment and evaluation strategies.
  • Assists all Medical Education Deans with periodic program reviews and work with faculty to revise processes when needed.
  • Conduct medical education research.
  • Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
  • Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
  • Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in higher education or learning sciences assessment and evaluation or curriculum design.
  • Masters degree 5 years of responsible progressive experience in medical college administration or health sciences university.
  • 3 years statistical analysis experience in an educational setting.


Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus four years of related administrative and technical experience OR
  • Combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 8 years.


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