| Department Name: Office of Medical Education UNMC | Working Title: OME Assessment Coordinator |
| Holder Name:  | FLSA Designation:  |
| FTE:  |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Assessment | 50 | X |
1. Use exam software to coordinate the construction and administration of computer-based examinations and assignments.
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| Maintain Student Grading Records | 25 | X |
1. Using Excel, weight grades as outlined by the syllabus.
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| Other Duties | 10 | X | 1. Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned by management. |
| Course Evaluation | 5 | X | 1. Schedule and facilitate OME-led focus groups.
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| Exam Software Database Management | 5 | X |
1. Import and maintain students and student courses within the exam software.
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| Data and Reporting | 5 | X |
1. Provide assessment and evaluation data for quality improvement projects and curriculum initiatives.
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This position requires strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to manage all aspects of student assessment, grading, and data reporting within the medical curriculum. The incumbent exercises sound judgment in coordinating and administering computer-based exams, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance with institutional policies. This role involves selecting and constructing valid assessments, maintaining exam security, and resolving technical or procedural issues related to testing environments and student devices. The position independently analyzes and interprets exam and grading data to produce reports that support instructional decisions, quality improvement, and research initiatives. It also requires careful management of exam software databases, user access levels, and question mapping to maintain system integrity and continuity. Through ongoing collaboration, analysis, and process refinement, this role supports data-driven decision making and continuous improvement across all phases of student assessment and evaluation. |
How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:
Determined within a relatively short period of time |
Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.
Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:
NA |
What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:
This position must adhere to the standards addressed in the LCME guidelines for accreditation and FERPA guidelines with respect to student privacy (examination grades and other sensitive information). |
| TYPE OF CONTACT | LEVEL OF CONTACT | FREQUENCY OF CONTACT | PURPOSE OF CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director and Manager of the Office of Medical Education | Within Department | Daily | Receive Instructions |
| Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education & the Director of Assessment & Evaluatoin | Within Department | As needed | Discuss examination, grading, and possible student issues. |
| Phase & Block Directors | Internal to UNMC | 2-3 times a week | Request & receive examination questions, rule interpretation, provide exam statistics, and fulfill requests |
| COM medical school faculty # varies depending on course | Internal to UNMC | Weekly | Request & receive examination questions. Work out logistical issues with accommodation students and student remediation. |
| Medical Students # primarily years 1 & 2 | Internal to UNMC | As needed | Provide instructions, give examination feedback, troubleshoot technical problems, and administer course examinations. |
This position operates under general supervision, receiving overall direction from the Manager of the Office of Medical Education, the Director of the Office of Medical Education, and ultimately the Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, with indirect supervision from the Director of Assessment & Evaluation. While guidance is provided for major decisions or policy matters, the incumbent works independently in planning, prioritizing, and executing daily responsibilities, exercising considerable judgment and discretion in problem-solving, data management, and exam coordination. |
Does this position supervise?:
No |
Office |
Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.
Adult (18-65 years) |
| Sit: Frequently (34-66%) | Bending: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Stand: Occasionally (1-33%) | Kneeling: Not Required |
| Walk: Occasionally (1-33%) | Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required | Crawling: Not Required |
| Squatting: Not Required | Climbing: Not Required |
If other, please explain:
N/A |
| Lift: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs | Push: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs |
| Carry: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs | Pull: Occasionally (1-33%)  10 lbs |
If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:
N/A |
| Animals (Category 1): NO | Moving Machinery: NO |
| Animals (Category 3): NO | Biohazardous Material: NO |
| Blood & Bloody Fluids: NO | Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO |
| Radiation/ Radioactive: NO | Noise: NO |
| Chemical Hazards: NO | Working from Heights: NO |
| Electrical Hazards: NO | Confined Space: NO |
| 3B or Class 4 Laser: NO | Dust and Dusty environments: NO |
| Hot Work: NO |
If other exposure, please explain:
N/A |
| Hearing Protection: NO | Eye Protection: NO |
| Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO | Protective Clothing: NO |
If other protection, please explain:
N/A |
| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting: NO |
| Fine Manipulation: NO | Grasping: NO |
| Repetitive Motion: NO |
If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:
N/A |
| Ability to Speak: YES | Depth Perception: YES |
| Hearing: YES | Distant Vision: YES |
| Sight: YES | Near Vision: YES |
| Color Vision: YES | Peripheral Vision: YES |
During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'
Essential:
| NO |