Assessment Developer Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

If you’re passionate about building a better future forindividuals, communities, and our country-and you’re committed toworking hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGUas the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expandaccess to higher education through online, competency-based degreeprograms, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work fora diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. Theuniversity has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century,one that has received praise from academic, industry, government,and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you apart to play in helping students graduate, creating a bettertomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range forthis position takes into account the wide range of factors that areconsidered in making compensation decisions including but notlimited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure andcertifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU,it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the topof the range for their position, and compensation decisions aredependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonableestimate of the current range is:

Grade:

Faculty 505

Pay Range:

$62,300.00 – $93,500.00

JobDescriptionJob Profile Summary:

TheAssessmentDeveloper(AD)isresponsible for thedevelopment andmaintenance of Western Governors University’s(WGU)objective andperformance-based assessments.

An AD facilitatesdesignanddevelopment workshops using industry best practices to ensureassessment validity and reliability.

The individualcombinesstrategic and creative thinking with efficient,time-sensitive execution to drive the creation of assessments andmitigate risks.

Location:

This position requires you to live and workin either our Salt Lake City, UT, office or our Raleigh, NC,office. You would work a hybrid schedule in the office 4 days aweek, with one day remote.

Essential Functions andResponsibilities:

Managesthedesign anddevelopment process for both objective andperformance assessments,includingmilestones andtimelines,andtracksprogress. Communicatesproject status updates to cross-functional teamsand stakeholders. Workswith cross-functional teams to ensure projects haveappropriate resources and realistic timelines andto solve anycontent-related issues regarding theassessments. Organizesand facilitatesworkshops for internal assessmentdevelopment and review. Overseessubject matter expert involvement inthedesign,development,and review processes, as well asin thevalidation of an assessment’s congruency and accuracy. Maintainsassessmentdesign anddevelopment standardsto ensureassessment integrity. Identifiesand mitigatesrisks that may impact the qualityoron-time delivery of assessments. Collaborateswith the assessment team to define and executeassessment policies,processes, and best practices. Ensuresalignmentand consistencyof assessments to WGU’s businessobjectives. Developsand implementsitem-and exam-level scoring guidelinesand validatesthe successful implementation of theseguidelines. Overseesassessment QA processes, identifying andresolvingissues and trends, as required. Maintainsknowledge ofexam performance and makesnecessaryquality improvement adjustments throughout the exam lifecycle. Participatesin cross-functional team to implement exam securitymeasures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill andAbilities:

Ability to facilitate groups andmeetings in person andremotely. Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonalskills. Strong organizational skills, time managementskills, andattention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Ability to manage schedules and commitments.

Problem Solving Skills:

Investigates appropriate resources andinvolves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses whatwill help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what isimportant.

Interpersonal Skills:

Deals with others in a considerate,respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively;solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathyandmaintains composure.

Accuracy:

Draws on factual information garnered from carefulcultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes;investigates beyond assumptions.

Adaptability:

Course corrects behaviors and communication styleto meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstaclesappropriately; is comfortable with ambiguity.

Reliability:

Accountable to others; does what it takes to getthe job done; actions are consistent with words; follows through oncommitments; exhibits exceptional integrity.

Attitude:

Displays commitment to the organization and topersonal growth; self-motivated and able to motivate and inspireothers; asserts self appropriately to champion ideas; tells thetruth in a direct and constructive manner.

Initiative:

Self-directs with a strong bias for action; leadsthe way in improvement of performance or processes; displays keeninterest in students and organization.

Competencies:

Organizationalor Student Impact:

Accountable for decisions that impact individual students. Creates or facilitates learning experiences that supportstudents’ attainment of knowledge and skills. With specific guidance from senior faculty and program leaders,acts independently in executing teaching practice.

Problem Solving &Decision Making:

Works on diverse matters of limited complexity. This position receives general direction from their immediatesupervisor or manager. Able to effectively utilize resources to address studentconcerns and inquiries. Supports student needs to help them achieve course or programoutcomes at the individual student level. Individual follows university and department establishedpolicies and best practices.

Communication & Influence:

Communicates with students as appropriate to support studentquestions and needs. This role communicates with fellow faculty members asappropriate within and outside of the department. Expected to provide feedback regarding discipline and practiceleadership.

Leadership & Talent Management Considered a contributing and collegial team member. Individual adheres to learning and operational quality guidanceand instructions. Supports initiatives within the area of specialty. Displays a positive attitude toward change and supports changemanagement practices.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degreein relevant disciplines or equivalentexperience(master’s degree preferred). 3+ years of assessmentdesign anddevelopmentexperience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project management experience (PMP certificationpreferred). Experiencewithboth objective and performance assessment. Experience in online assessment and education. Experience managing vendor and external resourcesrelationships. Strong experience with distance education and distance learningstudents. Terminal degree and all applicable licenses orcertifications. Using AI development tools.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on acomputer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer:

ThisJob Description has been designed to indicate the general nature,essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed byemployees within this classification. It does not contain acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, andqualifications that are required of the employee to do this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice. This Job Description does not constitute acontract of employment. The University may exercise itsemployment-at-will rights at any time.#LI-TG1Position & ApplicationDetailsFull-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular andworking 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regularposition (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligiblefor bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mentalhealthcare; 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; and flexible paid timeoff for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paidsick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and otherpaid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to

Apply:

If interested, an application will need to be submittedonline. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through theinternal job board in Workday.

Additional InformationDisclaimer:

Thejob posting highlights the most critical responsibilities andrequirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations:

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EqualEmployment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to any protectedcharacteristic as required by law.

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