Associate Director of Assessment Development

National Conference of Bar Examiners•Madison, WI

23h•$127,000 - $158,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director of Assessment Development oversees the creation of content and construction of assessment forms for one or more NCBE assessment programs, primarily the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. The associate director may manage staff editors who work with subject matter experts to draft items, select items for assessment forms, and develop related materials for grading, study aids, licensing, marketing, and training. Working closely with the Director of Assessment Development and the psychometric team, this role helps ensure assessment quality, fairness, reliability, and validity. The associate director collaborates with operations, IT, and psychometrics teams and serves as a content resource for internal and external stakeholders. The role specializes in a measurement component aligned with the program overseen. The position may include day-to-day management of staff, and requires travel to committee meetings or conferences. Remote work may be possible for applicants located in one of the listed states: Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Washington, or Wisconsin. Travel may be up to 10% for committee or vendor meetings, conferences, workshops, or outreach.

Requirements

Graduate of an ABA-approved law school.
Admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
At least 10 years of significant professional legal experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional responsibility law and willingness to develop additional expertise in relevant subject matter.
Ability to develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to travel to meetings across the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Managerial experience in test development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with psychometric staff to ensure assessments comply with professional standards for educational testing.
Oversee development of assessment content, including items, forms, grading materials, study aids, technical documentation, and other materials.
Advise on measurement specialization across programs and contribute expertise as required.
Assist in recruiting subject matter experts and ensure appropriate training, including for drafting and review committees.
Collaborate with operations on production schedules, security procedures for assessment materials, and staff and resource allocation to support efficient, high-quality services and on-time delivery.
Ensure adherence to NCBE policies and procedures; update and manage procedures supporting quality, security, accuracy, and efficiency in content development and assessment construction.
Encourage staff process improvement and continuous quality improvement.
Participate in research and contribute to the design and development of NCBE programs, processes, products, or services.
Assist with inquiries or complaints regarding assessment content.
May manage staff in their day-to-day work.
Develop and deliver presentations for meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Travel to committee meetings or conferences; travel may include meetings with committees or vendors, conferences, workshops, or outreach.