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Assessment Specialist

  • 496625
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Education Resources
  • Assessment/Accreditation
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Jun 16 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $64,800+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

This position provides management and administration of pre-clinical medical program assessment requirements. This is an integral component of the medical program that is supported by the Education Resources administrative unit.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Digital management of assessment outcomes
    1. Create, populate and maintain all NBME, Excel, and LEO databases related to assessment outcomes
    2. Maintain all global and individual Phase 1 student gradebooks in all relevant databases
    3. Provide assessment outcome data to the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions for entry into Campus Connection
    4. Provide the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Evaluation with individual student assessment outcomes (for distribution to students)
    5. Provide outcome data for all students that were not successful on Unit or CBSSA/CBSE exams for distribution to medical program administration
    6. Prepare data-based and statistical reports and summaries for the regular and scheduled distribution of outcomes to stakeholders and to respond to inquiries regarding assessment outcomes
    7. Adhere to privacy, security, and confidentiality measures regarding student records and other sensitive information in accordance with university, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures. 8. Distribute and input Step 1 and Step 2 outcomes 
    8. Distribute and input Step 1 and Step 2 Outcomes

  • NBME examination administration
    1. Coordinate, compile, order and administer all pre-clerkship National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) - based exams (including CAS, CBSSA, CBSE)
    2. Work with the appropriate faculty and administrators to develop, edit, create, administer, and analyze all pre-clerkship CAS exams
    3. Implement and coordinate all NBME exam-related proctoring activities. Including finding proctors/manage proctor schedule, reserve rooms, send memos to students and proctors
    4. Provide training to all necessary faculty and staff to allow implementation of NBME-based examinations (including faculty training on CAS question selection and proctoring training for staff)
    5. Manage student, faculty and staff exam-day activities for all NBME-based exams
    6. Creating and assigning rosters for, and ordering, Phase 1 exams and Step 1 and 2 examinations
    7. Maintain electronic and versatile filing systems for all related records pertaining to job duties 8. Proctor for Phase 1 and the Step Preparation course 
    8. Proctor for Phase 1 and the Step Preparation course

  • NBME examination outcome distribution and review
    1. Compile all NBME-related examination outcomes
    2. Provide all NBME-related outcome data, in suitable format, to the Evaluation and Effectiveness Analyst
    3. Analyze individual question outcomes for all NBME CAS exams to determine if questions meet post-hoc statistical standards for inclusion on exam 

  • Provide exam-day technological assistance
    1. Provide exam-day technological assistance (troubleshooting) for all Phase 1 exams (Case, Laboratory, CAS, CBSE, CBSSA) including assistance with low-level student software malfunctions and implementation of “back-up” computers, where needed
    2. Provide students with information regarding computer-related pre-testing needs and procedures (including exam software downloads and required operating systems or updates)
    3. Liaise with Information Technology to ensure that the technological needs and update schedules are coordinated to meet the needs of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation 

Required Competencies

  • Flexibility to occasionally work into the early evening
  • Demonstrated proficiency with PC/Mac computers
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn new programs.
  • Ability to create, edit and disseminate clear and concise communications
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize personal workload, while meeting deadlines in a timely manner
  • Ability to remain focused with frequent distractions.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to be self-directed and work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Accountability for producing complete, timely, and accurate data.
  • Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to assist and direct Faculty, Staff and Students in a courteous and empathetic manner.
  • Dependability and ability to confidently make independent decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and environments in a positive manner.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Instructional Design or an educationally related field that focuses on technology and databases
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in educational assessment or database management/administration
  • Experience with scheduling
  • Experience data collection and entry and data interpretation and analysis. Experience may be related to academic coursework
  • Satisfactory criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Experience in calendar management
  • Experience with NDUS, UND, and/or SMHS Policies
  • Experience with the purpose and operation of the medical curriculum at the SMHS

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 professional references

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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