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Assessment Administrator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assessment Administrator
Department/Unit Undergraduate Medical Education
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S206-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum
Classification ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Department of Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) within the Faculty of Medicine, delivers an informative and challenging curriculum for the undergraduate and master’s students enrolled in the Medical School, which will prepare them for the next stage of their medical education. Reporting to the UGME Assessment Specialist,
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the development and delivery of data collection for written and laboratory examinations and advise coordinators and unit heads on examination development best practices and standards. Maintain UGME protocols for exam delivery.
  • Provide organizational and analytical support to strategic project work as directed by Accreditation review recommendations, Committee on the Assessment of Student Performance (CASP),and Faculty strategic plan.
  • Manage curricular objectives within the online curriculum mapping tool to support ongoing development and refinement of the UGME curriculum map.
  • Attends, supports, presents, and co-leads at the Exam Review Committee (ERC) meetings. Acts on behalf of the Assessment Specialist at meetings when the Assessment Specialist is away.
  • Data analysis and reporting in collaboration with various stakeholders. Produce and disseminate reports of examination results for review by the UGME Assessment Specialist, Unit and Component Heads, CASP, Senior Leadership.
  • Within the three distributed learning sites, acts as lead advisor and training developer for all exam coordination processes. Develops training guides for all examination processes and provides NSGEU employees training.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in management, mathematics, statistics or a relevant field, plus three years in a related role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Competence in working across various data management platforms and software applications.
  • Sound working knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
  • Proficiency in software packages, including EXCEL, SPSS, Adobe Professional, and MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to balance multiple competing priorities under strict deadlines.
  • Must be organized, adaptable, tactful, and have a high level of attention to detail.
  • Given the nature of the position, strong interpersonal and written communication skills are imperative.
Assets
  • Progressively responsible and related experience, preferably in a clinical or medical education environment, including supervisory responsibilities.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/26/2024
Close Date 07/11/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16980

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter