Summary

The statistician position for Evaluation, Assessment, & Education Research (EAR) within the BCM School of Medicine will oversee and participate in the collection, analysis, and reporting of statistical and qualitative medical education program evaluation and assessment data to create customized reports for program stakeholders. The Statistician position will apply standard quantitative and qualitative methods in conducting analyses and preparing and presenting reports which contribute to the EAR team's overall mission in program evaluation, learner performance assessment, education research, and accreditation. 

This position oversees course and program administration for the School of Medicine Curriculum Office and administratively supports operations to satisfy accreditation standards. This position works with a high level of autonomy and must exercise discretion with high volumes of complex, confidential information. A proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritize communications and opportunities from external and internal sources and organize and maintain administrative processes is essential to this position. This role will require the following: Professionalism, exceptional customer service skills, ability to work in a team environment, good oral and written communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (3 days on site / 2 from home) within the Greater Houston, TX area after a training period.

Job Duties

• Work closely with medical school colleagues including deans, directors, faculty, and staff to conduct statistical analyses and generate reports.
• Apply standard statistical methods to provide analysis, data management, and related support for program evaluation, performance assessment, education research, and accreditation activities at BCM.
• Analyze and report quantitative and qualitative assessment data in a competence-based medical education program.
• Supervise the routine tabulation of data as well as edit and analyze the final material in the form of reports and records, including detail and summary tables, graphs, charts, and narratives. Communicate data analysis findings concisely and effectively to stakeholders including medical school deans, directors, and school committees.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses from both large and small samples of data to support research studies.
• Effectively utilize databases and other data collection and storage platforms.
• Support ongoing functions of the EAR team, including proctoring exams. 
• Perform other job related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, MIS, or related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Two years of experience in higher education or a healthcare training program.
• Experience with education data platforms (e.g., LMS, RedCap, Power BI dashboard, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to flourish in a team-oriented position. 
• Comfort dealing with uncertainty in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.