Program Development Analyst - Quality Improvement, Assessment, And Accreditation Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Development Analyst

• Quality Improvement, Assessment, and Accreditation Specialist Job Category Staff & Executive

• Project/Program Management/Planning Department RWJ-Education-PISC Overview

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Development Analyst

• Quality Improvement, Assessment, and Accreditation Specialist for the Office of Education at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The position is pivotal in overseeing and supporting continual quality improvement projects, program evaluation, data analyses, and accreditation reporting for support of the medical school. This includes ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all necessary reports for the evaluation and assessment activities of the medical education program and graduate medical education, the consistent monitoring of the curriculum, and the continuous quality improvement activities. The role includes working closely with the academic support office and faculty. The position works closely on reports to support accreditation to guarantee the school meets appropriate standards and performs at the highest level.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Oversees the design and implementation of all ongoing assessment and evaluation and continuous quality improvement systems of the educational programs including undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education programs. Develop surveys and new data collection tools as needed.

• Collects, organizes, and cleans comprehensive educational data from various sources, such as student assessments, faculty evaluations, and academic performance metrics, essential for detailed analysis and accreditation reporting.

• Designs and develops detailed reports for internal stakeholders and accrediting bodies, illustrating findings from data analyses. Ensure reports are clear, accurate, and aligned with accreditation standards. Manage the timely delivery of these reports to meet internal deadlines and accreditation schedules.

• Conducts thorough analysis to identify trends, draw insights, and support decision-making related to curriculum development, faculty performance, and educational outcomes. Use statistical tools and analytical methods to explore data and inform strategic educational planning.

• Actively and regularly ensures all accreditation standards are met for LCME accreditation through ongoing review of program evaluation and quality improvement activities.

• Facilitates test construction and assessment quality improvement by providing item level data, psychometric data, and working with faculty for test improvement. Supports educators in developing, implementing, and refining methods for competency and benchmark assessment in UME and GME.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 24S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 67074.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 80433.000 Annual Maximum Salary 95462.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description HPAE 5094 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Statistics, Higher Education, Public Health or a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years of research/evaluation experience in an academic, medical, or equivalent environment.

• Or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus three (3) years of experience in a position with social science research responsibilities.

• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent writing, organization and communication skills are essential.

• Outstanding ability to generate and implement solutions, ability to assess and prioritize tasks/data needs, and the ability to function in a team environment.

• Must have a variety of software knowledge and utilization skills and willingness to learn more as needed.

• Successful functioning is imperative for the continued successful operation of the medical education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Evaluation, Educational Research, Education with specialization in assessment and evaluation.

• One (1) year of lead project management experience or a research thesis.

• Knowledge of medical education and basic statistical terms.

• Knowledge of statistical software package and advanced experience in Excel.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Ability to lift or exert up to 25 lbs.

• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate Noise. Travel to clinical buildings.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1305 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Ph.D.

• Do you have two years of research/evaluation experience in an academic, medical, or equivalent environment?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application