Assessment Development Strategist - Integration Solutions

Western Governors University • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • $80,300 - $120,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) and mentor to assessment developers (ADs), functioning as a senior assessment developer while leading the integration of innovative features and practices. This role ensures the timely and effective incorporation of emerging assessment methodologies and technologies into assessment design and development. Is the primary point of contact for "how-to" inquiries and is responsible for documenting and disseminating best practices. This role also plays a key leadership position in exploring, innovating, and establishing best practices in the Generative AI space and relevant technologies to enhance assessment development. This role is critical in bridging the gap between assessment development expertise and the adoption of cutting-edge assessment methodologies, ensuring assessment developers are well-equipped to create reliable, valid, authentic and innovative assessments.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of assessment design, development, and evaluation methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of emerging assessment technologies, including Generative AI applications in assessment design and development.
• Strong ability to integrate innovative assessment strategies into program development.
• Advanced technical writing and documentation skills to support best practice development.
• Strong mentoring and training abilities to develop new and existing assessment developers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Advanced project management skills, including risk assessment and process improvement.
• Proven track record of innovation in assessment design, program development, and process enhancements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess assessment effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the assessment practice.
• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Educational Assessment, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Advanced experience in assessment design and development for competency-based education.
• Project leadership in multiple areas (e.g., multiple programs, maintenance, QA).
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in job-relevant content or practice area.
• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

Nice To Haves

• AI Certification, including prompt engineering
• Terminal degree and all applicable licenses or certifications.
• Advanced experience with systems and procedures for course, program, and assessment development.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary SME for assessment developers, providing guidance and expertise in assessment design and development.
• Leads the integration of innovative assessment methodologies into assessment development.
• Ensures the timely implementation of new assessment strategies and tools, monitoring their effectiveness and impact.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for assessment developers and stakeholders on best practices and "how-to" inquiries related to assessment design and development.
• Mentors new assessment developers, providing training and development opportunities to scale resources, including contractors.
• Leads the exploration and implementation of emerging technologies, including Generative AI, in assessment development, documenting best practices and innovation strategies.
• Develops and maintains best practice documentation for assessment development roles, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across the team.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to enhance assessment strategies, maintain academic quality standards, and calibrate quality standards across roles and departments.
• Contributes to the assessment development process by providing expertise and insights, ensuring alignment with WGU’s mission and academic quality standards.
• Leads cross-functional projects, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance assessment development effectiveness.
• Provides training sessions, workshops, and resources to assessment developers and related roles to enhance professional development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
• flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
• 11 paid holidays
• other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior