XOCOM - Director of Assessment and Evaluation

XOCOM - Director of Assessment and Evaluation

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Job Summary

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Assessment and Evaluation. The Director provides strategic leadership for designing, implementing, and continuously improving assessment and evaluation processes across the medical education program. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Curriculum, this position ensures that student learning, curricular effectiveness, and program outcomes are measured, analyzed, and used to drive improvement. The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure assessment practices meet accreditation standards, inform strategic planning, and support student success.

About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM)

In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). This will become the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country. Xavier University of Louisiana is a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country. Ochsner Health is Louisiana’s largest academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education and patient‑centered care. Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care provider for Louisiana and the surrounding region. The Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022. Xavier and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s, advancing healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has already graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, XOCOM is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve and training doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of high‑quality medicine.

AA/EOE

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, assessment, evaluation, or related field (PhD or EdD preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in educational assessment and evaluation, preferably in health professions education.
• Expertise in assessment design, survey methodology, and program evaluation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LCME accreditation.
• Familiarity with competency‑based medical education (CBME) frameworks.
• Experience with learning analytics or predictive modeling.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

Work Hours

Full time

Knowledge, Education, Experience, and Proficiencies

• Knowledge of LCME and SACSCOC accreditation standards, assessment practices and methods in medical education.
• Demonstrated leadership success in academia and administration.
• Must be able to navigate and lead in the fast‑paced environments of higher education and healthcare, ensuring flexibility, strategic foresight, and decisive action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships, think creatively and solve problems.
• Performs detailed work in a deadline‑driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision and a high degree of quality.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., co‑workers, students, community members) and with a commitment to the mission of XOCOM.
• Excellent team‑building skills and the ability to work with all constituencies in a unique environment of medical education in the context of the XOCOM, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana relationship.
• Maintained strong work ethic, an approachable leadership style, and a consistent focus on Office of Medical Education (OME)’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability utilizing technology to facilitate and strengthen OME’s activities.
• Familiarity with issues related to healthcare, medical education, and HBCUs.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity in all aspects of student life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive, longitudinal assessment plan aligned with program competencies, institutional goals, and accreditation standards.
• Design and manage formative and summative assessments, including workplace‑based assessments, rubrics, and grading systems.
• Use assessment data to guide curricular refinement, instructional improvement, and individualized student support.
• Support student success initiatives, including academic coaching and preparation for licensing examinations (e.g., USMLE Step exams).
• Lead evaluation activities such as course and clerkship reviews, curriculum mapping, and learning environment surveys.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure evaluation findings are acted upon and aligned with educational priorities.
• Develop and deliver training on assessment best practices, including competency‑based medical education (CBME) principles.
• Provide consultation on survey design, measurement tools, and data interpretation.
• Promote a culture of scholarly teaching and evidence‑based education.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and visualization systems for assessments and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with policies on data governance, security, and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports for faculty, leadership, and accrediting bodies.
• Provide assessment data and documentation for LCME and other accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) and other institutional reports.
• Supervise assessment and evaluation staff.
• Maintain an annual calendar of assessment activities.
• Monitor innovations in medical education assessment and integrate best practices.

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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