Job Summary
The Data Scientist will play a crucial role in supporting data analysis and management for the MD Program at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine . This position works closely with the Assessment Program Leadership Team and other leaders to wrangle data analyze data sets develop predictive and inferential statistical models and provide actionable insights to improve educational outcomes and assessment processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management and statistical analysis and a passion for enhancing medical education through data-driven decision-making. Moreover the successful candidate will demonstrate: (1) familiarity with a variety of the fields concepts practices and procedures; (2) ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal guidance; (3) ability to communicate the results of analyses in a clear and effective manner; (4) mastery of relevant data management approaches and statistical analysis; and (5) experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Because the Data Scientist performs a variety of tasks and leads and directs the work of others a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Our generous University staff benefits package includes but is not limited to: healthcare and dental plan options tuition reduction UTA pass (Bus TRAX & FrontRunner)paid holidays paid leave time employer and employee paid retirement and more!
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Assessment Program Leadership Team and other MD Program leaders to identify data needs and develop strategies for data management aggregation analysis interpretation and secure distribution. Work closely with leadership to develop technological solutions for its major projects. Provide technical expertise in data management including data cleaning preprocessing and integration. Analyze MD Program medical student performance data and other data sets to uncover trends patterns and insights. Develop and implement predictive and inferential models to forecast student performance and identify areas for student and program improvement. Create visualizations and dashboards to enhance interpretation of analyses and to communicate findings to stakeholders. Prepare reports and presentations to share insights with faculty administrators students and others. Gather organize analyze present and distribute MD program student performance data. Stay current with advancements in data science to apply innovative techniques to educational assessment. Develop an intimate understanding of the performance data within the overall MD Program. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 6-8 years of related experience in the field or related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.