Data Manager

The Physician Assistant Program in the Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks an experienced, team-oriented Data Manager. This position will work with the PA Program Director, Senior Operations Manager, faculty, and staff to collect, interpret, and manage data for various aspects of the program, including those pertaining to program accreditation, ongoing self-assessment, admissions, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and other partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manages and maintains data for the PA Program, including interpreting, reporting, and providing recommendations based on data. Uses Smartsheet and other systems (UNM MyReports, Banner, Exxat, etc.) for data entry and management.

* Manages accreditation-related data and reporting, including reporting for required annual reports, student attrition, national certification exam results, and other requirements for the program to maintain ongoing accreditation.

* Creates, maintains, and makes recommendations for surveys evaluating courses, instructors, students, alumni, and various other programmatic initiatives.

* Tracks student grades, probationary status, advisements, and other progression benchmarks. Provides data for phase promotion.

* Provides oversight for program admission process data-related components, including setting up data tracking mechanisms, running reports, downloading and moving data from the centralized application system (CASPA), compiling applicant data for scoring and interviews, and archiving data upon cycle completion. Also participates in other components of admissions, including application reviews and interview coordination.

* Uses data to complete reports such as Ongoing Program Self-Assessment reports (OPSAs), Entrustable Professional Activity documents (EPAs), College Assessment Review Committee reports (CARCs), FCM annual reports, and other reports.

* Manages information on program website and in student handbook. Runs and posts required reports from NCCPA/PANCE and other accreditation-related reports to website.

* Develops specifications for data and file entry, organization, and storage, and provides guidance to team on implementation.

* Coordinates university curriculum, catalog, and scheduling, as well as student registration for didactic courses.

* Provides technical support and manages access for program faculty and staff on hardware and software. Maintains inventory of technology resources.

* Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 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:

* Expertise in managing data in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students in a health sciences educational program

* Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting on large data sets within internal and external systems

* Knowledge of and experience with accreditation-related data and reporting

* Experience with Smartsheet and other UNM platforms (Banner, MyReports, Exxat, etc.)

* Familiar with synthesizing complex quantitative and qualitative data to write reports

* Knowledge of competitive admission processes for health science education programs

* Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail

* Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to expand knowledge of current best practices in data management

* Self-starter, process-oriented team player

* Flexible and willing to assist with program activities and other duties outside of primary responsibilities

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