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Job Description
The School of Physical Therapy seeks an Academic Assistant to support the faculty and the Program Director with academic support for curricular needs including assessment, accreditation and research data analysis and database management. The Academic Assistant also provides support to the programs in the planning and execution of School, program, curriculum, committee, clinic, and service-related work, as well as support faculty scholarly work.
This is a part-time position, scheduled to work 17.5 hours per week. The position offers a flexible work arrangement of 10 hours per week on campus and 7.5 hours per week to work from home.
Data Analysis (60%)Support faculty in organizing, analyzing and presenting data for presentation and publicationAnalyze data for assessment of courses, the curricula and for accreditation purposesAssessment (40%)Automate assessment processes using Microsoft Forms and Power AutomateManage course evaluation process and analysisManage peer and adjunct evaluation process and analysisSupport the program director in creating and automating programmatic assessment surveys
Required:
A minimum of a high school required; a bachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 2 years of experience working in an office and/or academic settingExcellent oral and written communication and organizational skillsProficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Automate.
Proficiency with Zoom and MS Teams Ability to identify and solve problems, plan for job functions, and manage time independentlyAbility to be attentive to detailAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to work independently to research, define, and carry out projectsAbility to learn new techniques, troubleshoot problems, and instruct others as neededAbility to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
Preferred:
Experience with SPSS data analysis software
Physical Requirements:
Typical office or administrative working conditions. Staff is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical demands.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephoneNormal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.