Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking an Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator within the College of Medicine. The role focuses on coordinating assessment across four years of the medical curriculum and supporting exam delivery and grading processes.

You will work with faculty and an instructional designer to ensure accurate Canvas setups, timely responses to student inquiries, and ongoing program evaluation in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify issues across data sources and coordinate solutions.
• Strong written and oral communications to diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Technical skills with MS Office and basic databases; Salesforce experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees exams operations: room schedules, proctors, and delivery of exams.
• Manages exam software and proctoring procedures; troubleshoots during exams.
• Reviews and edits grading activities for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Provides administrative support to medical school committees under Office of Academic Affairs.
• Collaborates with faculty and instructional designer on Canvas setup and policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Project/Program/Service Management

Written and Oral Communications

Technical, Computer, and Software

Experience in fast-paced environment

Ability to work with diverse groups

Salesforce (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff) Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Hours

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Assessment and Evaluation the Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the various aspects of the assessment and evaluation across all four years of the curriculum at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of exams- including room schedules, coordinating proctors, ordering exams, and facilitating the delivery of exams in person or asynchronously if necessary. Manages exam software and attends necessary training on proctoring and item security. Troubleshoots technical issues during exams.
• Performs initial review and editing of grading activities to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with assessment standards. Constructs grading activities in multiple platforms based on faculty-selected questions.
• Serves as the primary administrative support staff for medical school committees and actively participates in various standing committees under the purview of the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Collaborates with faculty and instructional designer to ensure accuracy, proper setup, and compliance with institutional grading policies within the Canvas gradebook for all courses.
• Responds to student inquiries regarding assessment schedules and the use of testing technology.
• Works with the Assessment and Evaluation team to develop, review, and evaluate all medical school courses, programs, curriculum phases, and clinical rotations, collaborating on policy development related to assessments and evaluations.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree is required.

Required Experience

Experience in academic program administration and coordination. 1-3 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

*In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.