Assessment Coordinator, Academic Medical Education

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system seeks an Assessment Coordinator to enhance the MD program through effective assessment planning and execution. In this pivotal role, you will ensure compliance with accreditation standards while managing assessment platforms and supporting students and faculty. Your analytical skills will contribute to data-driven improvements, and your organizational abilities will help streamline processes across campuses. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality education and transforming healthcare in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Health, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer exams for the MD program phases.
• Conduct statistical analyses of assessments and generate reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Health

Equivalent experience in academic medicine

Tools

ExamSoft

NBME

Spreadsheets

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY: The Assessment Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration, and continuous improvement of assessments within the MD program. This role ensures accurate, secure, and timely execution of assessment-related tasks and serves as a critical liaison between students, faculty, and administrators. The Assessment Coordinator also contributes to data analysis, reporting, and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards, supporting the overall goal of delivering high-quality, data-informed education.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Education, Health, or a related field OR two years of equivalent experience in academic medicine strongly preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, schedule, and administer exams across assigned MD program phases (M1, M2, M3, M4), ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Assist in managing assessment platforms (e.g., ExamSoft, NBME), including setup, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee accommodations for students with special testing needs in collaboration with appropriate offices.
• Coordinate logistical details for in-person and online assessments, ensuring a seamless testing experience.
• Maintain and secure student assessment data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Conduct statistical analyses of assessments, including item performance reviews and exam outcomes.
• Generate detailed reports for faculty, course directors, and institutional leadership to inform curriculum and assessment improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, course directors, and staff regarding assessment policies and procedures.
• Facilitate post-assessment reviews with students and provide constructive feedback as needed.
• Work closely with cross-campus teams to align assessment practices and maintain consistency between the Winston-Salem and Charlotte campuses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in assessment workflows and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of assessment-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in accreditation-related activities, ensuring compliance with standards such as LCME.
• Provide training to faculty and staff on the use of assessment tools and platforms.
• Mentor junior staff or new hires within the department as needed.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience working with assessment platforms (e.g., ExamSoft, NBME) preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Skilled problem solver who can work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strong PC background, including experience with spreadsheets and data analysis tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lit, and comfortable office setting.
• Local travel between campuses may be required.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always