Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Institutional Analysis, Level B Job Title Evaluation Associate Department Evaluation Support | Evaluation Studies | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date May 24, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date A cover letter is a requirement to apply for this position. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summary The Evaluation Associate is responsible for planning, implementing, and communicating the evaluation of curricula and programs. This will include working collaboratively and effectively with faculty leaders and staff throughout all phases of evaluations to ensure the needs of stakeholders and the organization are addressed. Organizational Status The Evaluation Studies Unit (ESU) was established in 2004 to provide program evaluation and strategic reporting services to support planning and decision-making within the UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM). ESU provides comprehensive, rigorous and objective data to assist stakeholders in the on-going development and improvement of programs. The Unit is organizationally placed within the Education portfolio of the FoM, and is mandated to evaluate the effectiveness, quality, comparability, and impact of educational programs, provide supporting data for accreditation, and meet organizational and government reporting needs. The Evaluation Associate will report to and receive direction regarding evaluation strategy and plans from the Director. She/he will work closely with the Evaluation Manager on issues related to work plans, personnel, and evaluation resources. She/he will also interact with faculty and staff from the FoM and attend and participate in committees, working groups and planning meetings, as assigned. Work Performed · Plan and execute basic evaluation projects of curricula and education programs · Develop new evaluation plans for basic evaluation projects, and update evaluation plans for ongoing projects, including program logic models, evaluation designs and methods, and project timelines · Execute and effectively manage evaluation plans within the agreed upon timelines for project tasks and deliverables · Establish and manage relationships with project stakeholders · Conduct literature reviews to inform understanding of program context and ensure evaluations incorporate established theories and external evidence · Develop or update data collection instruments and procedures to measure implementation and outcomes of programs · Collect data using the methods and sources outlined in the evaluation plan · Ensure evaluation activities are implemented in compliance with ethical requirements · Conduct qualitative (e.g. thematic) and quantitative (e.g. descriptive, inferential) data analysis · Interpret results and write evaluation reports and recommendations, memos, and summaries for use by decision-makers · Facilitate the use of evaluation findings for planning and improvement · Develop and implement communications plans to guide dissemination of evaluation findings to stakeholders · Prepare and deliver presentations for decision-makers (e.g. committees, planning meetings, etc.) · Troubleshoot issues and respond to student, staff and faculty inquiries related to assigned work · Contribute to annual reports and other public documents related to evaluation activities · Perform other duties as required to ensure the successful completion of assigned work Consequence of Error/Judgement The Evaluation Associate is responsible for planning and conducting evaluations of education programs. Evaluation results and recommendations will be used in making decisions and determining the effectiveness of programs and policies. Poor judgement or errors could result in delayed completion of projects or misinterpretation of information disseminated to leadership and decision-makers. Supervision Received The Evaluation Associate will work under the direction of the Director. Work will be reviewed for overall effectiveness and achievement of project/evaluation goals. Supervision Given The Evaluation Associate may supervise the work of project staff as required.. Minimum Qualifications - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Education: Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Degree in evaluation, education, health or social sciences preferred. Experience: Minimum of four years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with applied program evaluation in a professional environment. Canadian Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation or ability to work toward meeting CE qualification requirements preferred. Familiarity with medical education and health services an asset. Experience in qualitative and quantitative research/evaluation methods required. Computer experience and competency with Microsoft Office and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) is also required. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
