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Data Analyst

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2025
Requisition ID req32220 Working Title Data Analyst Position Grade 10 Position Summary The Office of Education, Undergraduate Medical Education in the School of Medicine is seeking a detail-conscious, highly organized Data Analyst with a proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment to join their team. The successful candidate will support our Assessment and Learning (A&L) Office. The person hired for this position must have strong computer skills, good communication skills, high-level analytical skills, adaptability and flexibility, and an interest in learning about evaluation and assessment. Duties include the following: Design and build summative and formative assessments developed by faculty (including high-stakes block final exams and weekly low-stakes summative exams) in ExamSoft, guiding best assessment practices and analysis of exam content. Analyze the performance of exam items and interpret psychometric data and longitudinal performance of exam items for content with historical data. Create, update, and maintain live relational databases (with data sources in Access and linked tables in Excel) used for tracking medical student exam performance. Design queries using Access tools and SQL. Create and update the grade databases and spreadsheets for Phase I curriculum. Create and generate routine and ad-hoc statistical and analytical reports of medical student exam performance metrics. Provide grades to faculty, and detailed feedback to students will perform SP performance metrics for internal Quality Assurance using normative exam data and Statistical Analysis System (SAS). Responsible for the data collection and analysis of ongoing assessment (grades) data from a variety of sources (ExamSoft, NBME, Access, faculty-submitted spreadsheets). Analyze and interpret statistical outputs for presentation to faculty. Generate specialized queries to provide data analysis and to be used in reporting to faculty, students, and the SOM Curriculum Committee. Manage the collection, calculating, and posting of Phase I and Doctoring grades in One45 from content provided by multiple sources, including faculty (preceptors, block chairs) and staff (curriculum support). Ensure grades are posted ahead of accreditation guidelines and provide timely direction/support for missing deliverables. Provide periodic and emergency back-up for the A&L Data Manager. Assure continuity of services should the Data Manager be unavailable. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. Applicants must provide names of 3 professional past or present references, preferably supervisors that the hiring official can contact. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in relational databases such as Microsoft Access (ability to create tables, queries, forms, and reports) Experience in critically assessing and synthesizing quantitative data Experience in importing, exporting, and managing data within databases and spreadsheets Experience in data management Proficiency in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint) Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to express complex/abstract concepts effectively, in oral and written formats. Additional Requirements Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required, depending on department needs. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Assessment & Learning (524C) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 2/3/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application will consist of complete on-line application, include current resume, cover letter, and references. Include three professional references, preferably former supervisors in your resume. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire (if applicable). Incomplete applications will not be considered. As your writing samples, please attach the following: 1) A report you have authored. 2) Written communication (email, memorandum, announcement) sent to students, customers, or vendors 3) Written communication (email, memorandum, announcement) sent to faculty, management, or shareholders The writing samples are required and will play an important role in determining your suitability for the position, incomplete applications will not be considered. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.