Description

Job Summary

The Data and Assessment Analyst plays a crucial role in driving data-informed decisions and supporting accreditation efforts for the Physician Assistant program within the College of Health Sciences and Technology at RIT. This position is responsible for the complete data lifecycle-from collection and management to statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting. The insights generated will directly support continuous program improvement, accreditation reporting, and strategic initiatives. This role reports to the Coordinator of Assessment.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Data Management & Analysis: Collect, manage, and analyze program data to support educational effectiveness and accreditation requirements. This includes designing and optimizing data pipelines, preparing data sets, and managing program-specific databases.
• Reporting & Visualization: Perform statistical analysis and create compelling data visualizations, dashboards, and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, and accreditors.
• Survey & Assessment: Design, administer, and analyze surveys and other evaluation instruments to gather critical feedback and support program assessment needs.
• Accreditation Support: Assist with the development of accreditation reports, manage assessment workflows, monitor compliance with continuous improvement schedules, and support accreditation site visit logistics.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments to retrieve, organize, and manage data, and work with internal stakeholders to interpret data and present findings.
• Ad-Hoc Requests: Respond to and fulfill ad-hoc data requests, creating queries and reports as needed.

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 1-3 years of experience in educational assessment, data analysis, or a similar role. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience performing and interpreting statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS).
  • Experience working with large data sets and data structures.
  • Experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, and reports.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle new tasks and special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, particularly with program assessment or accreditation.
• Experience in a role connected to medical training programs.
• Experience with survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey).

Department/College Description

The physician assistant major in the College of Health Sciences and Technology is offered as a BS/MS degree program, which enables students to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in five years. The curriculum is divided into a pre-professional phase (years 1 and 2), which includes course work in the basic sciences, mathematics, general education, and liberal arts; and a professional phase, (years 3, 4, and 5), which features didactic medical education and culminates in clinical rotations in which students apply their medical knowledge in a series of rotations through various disciplines of medicine.
During the professional phase, students are assessed on their medical knowledge and clinical skills. The Data and Assessment Analyst is essential for managing this process. They:

• Collect and Analyze Data: The analyst gathers data from student assessments, surveys, and clinical rotation evaluations. They use statistical analysis to interpret this data, identifying trends and areas for improvement in the curriculum.
• Support Accreditation: The PA program, like all medical programs, must maintain accreditation to ensure its quality and credibility. The analyst prepares the data and reports required for accreditation reviews, demonstrating that the program is meeting or exceeding national standards.
• Inform Program Leadership: The analyst's work informs the Coordinator of Assessment and other program leaders, providing them with the insights needed to make strategic decisions about curriculum adjustments, resource allocation, and faculty development.

In short, while the faculty are focused on teaching and mentoring students, the Data and Assessment Analyst provides the essential data infrastructure to prove that the program is successful and to guide its ongoing evolution.

How To Apply

Apply online at https://www.rit.edu/careers search Staff openings, then Keyword Search 9896BR.
Please submit your application, a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, resume or curriculum vitae and upload the following attachment:

• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.