Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator

Belmont; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a qualified Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator to coordinate assessment activities across the four-year curriculum in the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine. The role entails managing exams, grading workflows, and administrative support for college committees.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong Microsoft Office and Canvas proficiency. A commitment to diversity and student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in academic program administration and coordination (1–3 years preferred).
• Ability to work with diverse groups in a Christ-centered, student-focused community.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic databases; familiarity with Canvas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees exam operations including room scheduling, proctoring, and delivery of exams (in person or asynchronously).
• Reviews and edits grading activities to ensure alignment with assessment standards; creates grading activities across platforms.
• Serves as primary administrative support for medical school committees within the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Collaborates with faculty and instructional designers to ensure Canvas gradebook accuracy and policy compliance.
• Responds to student inquiries regarding assessment schedules and testing technologies.
• Contributes to development, review, and evaluation of courses, programs, curricula, and rotations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Project/Program/Service management

Written and oral communications

Technical skills (MS Office, databases

Salesforce experience

Ability to thrive in fast-paced env

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)

Full-Time

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 test 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.

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