Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Director of Assessment and Quality Improvement

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026.
The IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Director of Assessments and Quality Improvement will support the mission of this program in academic excellence in osteopathic medical training for medical students in rural communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Director of Assessments and Quality Improvement will play an essential role in advancing institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement throughout each student’s medical training. This is a key position for 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 outstanding analytical skills, a great understanding of medical education, and be able to comfortably translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance student learning and program outcomes. The position reports directly to the Dean.

• Accreditation and Compliance: The role involves leading all accreditation efforts, including the preparation of self-studies, reports, and documentation for accrediting bodies (e.g., COCA, HLC, etc.). This position is a key point of contact during site visits and ensures all policies and processes align with national standards.
• Assessment and Evaluation System Management: Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining a systematic, institution-wide assessment program for academic programs, student learning outcomes, and administrative units. This encompasses both direct and indirect assessment methods.
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting: A primary function is to collect, clean, analyze, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data from various sources (e.g., surveys, exams, board scores, clinical performance, course evaluations). The individual creates reports, dashboards (using tools like Power BI or Tableau), and visualizations to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
• Curriculum Programming Quality Improvement: The director works closely with the curriculum committee and faculty to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum and facilitate continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. This ensures the curriculum infrastructure and maps remain current, innovative, and aligned with core competencies (such as the AACOM Core Competencies).
• Faculty and Staff Development/Collaboration: This role involves providing instruction, training, and technical guidance to faculty and staff on assessment methodologies, survey design, and data interpretation. The director collaborates with various departments to foster a shared understanding of assessment and CQI principles.
• Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness: The position links assessment results with strategic planning and budgeting processes, helping to identify educational gaps and opportunities for improvement to advance the college's mission and goals.
• Policy and Procedure Oversight: The director provides oversight for developing and updating policies and procedures related to assessment, evaluation, and medical education in accordance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, SAS) and assessment platforms (e.g.,ExamSoft, Banner, Qualtrics, D2L, Power BI, Canvas) is necessary.
• Abilities: The position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Deep knowledge of COCA accreditation standards, assessment practices and methods in medical education.
• Demonstrated leadership success in academia and administration.
• Must be able to navigate and lead in the fast-paced environments of higher education and healthcare, ensuring flexibility, strategic foresight, and decisive action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships, think creatively and solve problems.
• Performs detailed work in a deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision and a high degree of quality.
• Excellent team-building skills and the ability to work with all constituencies in a unique environment of medical education in close collaboration with healthcare partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Director may provide oversight to staff, ensuring that all team functions support institutional effectiveness, accreditation standards, and the mission of the College. This includes guiding workflow, offering direction and mentorship, and upholding high standards of quality, accuracy, and collaboration across all unit operations.

EducationandExperience:
Minimum Qualifications: A minimum master’s degree in education, assessment, evaluation, or a related field is typically required, with a doctorate often preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience (typically 2-5+ years) in assessment, data analysis, and program evaluation within a higher education setting, preferably medical or health professions education, is essential.Office Positions -The work of this position generally occurs in a typical office environment. Although infrequent, periods of heavy exertion may occur. Incumbent must have the following abilities:

• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create.
• Ability to create andmaintaincollegial, professional, harmonious working relationships with others.
• This position requires work outside normal business hours including evenings and weekends as needed to effectively fulfill performance obligations, including to provide prompt customer service, and/or as requested by senior management.
• Ability to receive, interpret,retain, reproduce, and understand the basic cognitive functions.
• Ability to travel to field locations and meeting/training sites by motor vehicle whenrequired.
• Use of common office machines, i.e., telephones, calculators, copiers, computer terminals, keyboards, auxiliary printers, and similar equipment.
• Use of common office productivity software, i.e., email, calendar, Zoom, spreadsheet, word processor, and related tools.
• Perform manual duties such as lifting and carrying various weight limits.
• Duties performed may require walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, prolongedsittingand prolonged standing.
• Provide assistanceand guidance to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to issue, receive, and carry out instructions and orders, and to convey information to a variety of co-workers, students, and the public.