Assessment Analyst
Job Summary Under the general direction of the Assessment Manager in the School of Pharmacy Dean's Office, this Assessment Analyst collaborates in the development and implementation of meaningful, sustainable assessment studies to support PharmD student success and program excellence. Key areas of focus include evaluating longitudinal learning outcomes, conducting student survey studies, and performing in-depth student success analyses.
Responsibilities:
Assessment and Evaluation:
Collaborate on the design and execution of assessment studies to inform data-driven improvements. Provide expertise in program evaluation, analytics, and tools design to support education-related committees.
Data Management and Analysis:
Oversee data collection processes, ensuring alignment and quality assurance to maintain robust and reliable datasets. Independently analyze data, interpret results, and work closely with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations that inform policy development and strategic decision-making.
Program Improvement:
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the PharmD program, including admissions, student learning, teaching, curriculum design, and student career placement by integrating data-driven insights and evidence-based practices.
Dashboard and Visualization Development:
Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive data dashboards and reports using effective visualization strategies. Utilize tools such as Excel (Visual Basic, Power Query), Tableau, Power BI, and statistical software like SPSS or SAS. Optionally, leverage advanced programming and data analysis tools, including R, Python, and SQL, to create interactive and customized dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.
Training and Capacity Building:
Work closely with faculty and staff to design, compile, and enhance Pharmacy education assessment resources to strengthen institutional capacity for effective assessment and evaluation practices.
The candidate should have demonstrated experience working on assessment of student learning and/or program evaluation and the ability to effectively run descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software packages. PhD in Social Science, Education or equivalent field is preferred, but we will consider candidates who are in ABD status (All-But-Dissertation).
***NOTE: This position is expected to work in a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of two days onsite. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $75,700 - $160,500 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The UCSF School of Pharmacy (SOP) offers a leading Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. UCSF faculty members are known nationally and internationally as leaders in pharmacy professional education and research.
This position / Assessment Unit is part of the Dean's Office. The Dean's Office functions as control point for the School of Pharmacy as well as serves to provide functional units in supporting our Pharm D education. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience/training.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience.
- Knowledge in social science and educational research design.
- Demonstrated experience working on assessment of student learning and/or program evaluation.
- Ability to align and consolidate data using Excel and other advanced tools.
- Ability to effectively run descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software packages.
- Ability to apply data visualization techniques to present findings clearly and effectively.
- Solid active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task.
- Solid ability to present information in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing.
- Able to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Ph.D in Social Science, Education or equivalent field.
- One year of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education.
- Two+ year of experience implementing assessment or program evaluation projects.
- Willingness to learn various organization-specific computer application programs (e.g., Tableau, query tools, relational databases).
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Code and Payroll Title 006948 INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 3 Job Category Administrative Support, Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Jan 31, 2025