Assistant Director of Educational Evaluation and Analytics

Assistant Director of Educational Evaluation and Analytics

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Family Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director of Educational Evaluation and Analytics to join our team.

The Assistant Director of Evaluation and Analytics provides strategic and operational leadership for program evaluation and learner assessment across MEDEX Northwest, a multi-campus physician assistant program within the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at the University of Washington School of Medicine. The position leads cross-campus data and evaluation initiatives that drive continuous program improvement, support student learning outcomes, and ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The Assistant Director serves as a key member of the MEDEX leadership team and partners with faculty and staff to advance a culture of accountability and educational excellence. This position directly impacts the quality and accountability of MEDEX Northwest's educational programs, which enroll approximately 240 students annually across five campuses. The role is critical to maintaining ARC-PA accreditation and ensuring the program meets its mission of preparing competent physician assistants to serve diverse communities.

The Assistant Director serves as a key member of the MEDEX leadership team, chairs the MEDEX Evaluation Committee, and partners with faculty and staff across all MEDEX campuses to advance a culture of continuous improvement and educational excellence. The role ensures that evaluation and assessment practices drive data-informed program decisions, support student learning outcomes, and maintain compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with program leadership, faculty, and staff; leads cross-campus data and evaluation initiatives; and contributes to educational scholarship and faculty development efforts.

This position reports to the Program Administrator of the MEDEX Program and works in close partnership with the MEDEX Program Director and Executive Leadership. The Assistant Director serves as Chair of the MEDEX Evaluation Committee and provides leadership to faculty, staff, and campus representatives involved in evaluation and assessment activities across all MEDEX campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Evaluation Leadership 35%

• Provide strategic leadership for program evaluation across MEDEX Northwest, ensuring alignment with program goals, accreditation requirements, and best practices in health professions education.
• Chair the MEDEX Evaluation Committee, coordinating evaluation priorities, developing annual work plans, and producing committee reports.
• Design and implement comprehensive multi-year evaluation plans, incorporating data collection across the student lifecycle and key program functions.
• Develop and manage evaluation tools and processes for :
• Admissions process evaluation
• Didactic phase course and instructional evaluation
• Clinical phase preceptor, site, and rotation evaluation
• Graduate and employer surveys
• Oversee all aspects of evaluation data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Produce actionable evaluation reports and interactive dashboards to inform program leadership, faculty, and staff.
• Lead program contributions to Department-wide and School-wide evaluation and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts.
• Partner with leadership and faculty to translate evaluation findings into curriculum improvements, operational changes, and strategic initiatives.
• Support MEDEX preparation for ARC-PA accreditation activities, including authoring evaluation-related sections of self-studies, developing compliance reports, and preparing for site visits.

Learner Assessment 25%

Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to design, implement, and continuously improve learner assessment systems aligned with curricular competencies and national standards.

Oversee the management and quality assurance of exam item banks, ensuring alignment with program competencies and learning objectives.

Lead development of assessment tools, including :

Performance-based assessments (e.g., OSCEs)

Rubrics for clinical and didactic performance

Clinical preceptor evaluations

Student self-assessments and peer evaluations

Provide expertise in assessment methodologies, including standard setting, psychometric analysis, and best practices in competency-based education.

Manage learner assessment data systems, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible data to support program reporting and CQI.

Collaborate with instructional technology staff to optimize use of Canvas, ExamSoft, Exxat, and related platforms for assessment delivery and analysis.

Facilitate faculty development in assessment design, implementation, and interpretation to promote educational quality and student success.

Data Management & Reporting 20%

Lead the design, management, and continuous improvement of evaluation and assessment data systems across MEDEX.

Conduct advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis to inform program decisions and support innovation.

Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel) to provide leadership and faculty with real-time access to key evaluation and assessment data.

Collaborate with DFM and School of Medicine data leaders to ensure alignment with institutional data governance and reporting standards.

Provide consultation and training to faculty and staff on survey design, data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation.

Support integration of evaluation and assessment data into MEDEX's broader continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes.

Collaboration & Leadership 15%

Serve as an active member of the MEDEX leadership team, contributing to program-wide strategic planning and decision making related to program quality and evaluation.

Lead coordination of evaluation and assessment activities across MEDEX campuses (Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Anchorage, Kona), ensuring consistency of practices and data integrity.

Represent MEDEX in Departmental and School-wide evaluation, assessment, and accreditation initiatives.

Mentor faculty and staff engaged in educational research, evaluation projects, and scholarly work related to program quality.

Support faculty and staff in conducting and disseminating scholarly projects related to evaluation, assessment, and educational quality.

Serve as a resource and advocate for culturally responsive and inclusive evaluation and assessment practices across the program.

General Responsibilities 5%

Participate actively in MEDEX committees, including Admissions, Curriculum, and Student Progress, and serve as an ex officio member of other program committees as appropriate.

Provide occasional instructional content in areas of expertise (e.g., evaluation methods, assessment strategies, data literacy).

Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in program evaluation, learner assessment, educational data management, and health professions education.

Contribute to faculty retreats, orientation events, and accreditation activities.

Perform other duties as assigned to support program excellence and alignment with Department and School priorities.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree (PhD, EdD, DrPH, or equivalent preferred) in education, evaluation, public health, or a related field. At least 5 years of experience in program evaluation, educational assessment, academic research, and data analysis in an academic or health professions education setting. Equivalent education / experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license / certification / registration.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in program evaluation, educational assessment, and / or academic research. Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills. Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel). Experience with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap) and educational technologies (Canvas, ExamSoft, Exxat). Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage faculty, staff, and leadership in evaluation and assessment work. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive evaluation practices.

Desired Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DrPH) in education, public health, evaluation, or related field. Experience in academic or health professions education, particularly with multi-campus programs. Familiarity with ARC-PA and other health professions accreditation standards. Experience leading faculty development initiatives and supporting educational scholarship. Expertise in competency-based education, program evaluation frameworks, and continuous quality improvement. Experience managing complex data systems and driving data-driven program improvement.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum : $83,268.00 annual Pay Range Maximum : $120,000.00 annual

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