Integration Solutions - Assessment Development
Integration Solutions - Assessment Development
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$ 80300 - 120400
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Job Description
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online competencybased degree programs WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of studentfocused professionals. The university 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 a part to play in helping students graduate creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
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 howto 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 cuttingedge assessment methodologies ensuring assessment developers are wellequipped to create reliable valid authentic and innovative assessments.
Location: This position requires you to live in Utah and work at our headquarters: 4001 South 700 East Salt Lake City UT 84107 with the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the office 4 days a week with one day remote.
Responsibilities
Primary 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 howto 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 such as 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 and maintain quality standards.
- Identifies and aligns assessment methodologies with course and program objectives ensuring quality and relevance.
- Contributes to the assessment development process by providing expertise and insights ensuring alignment with WGUs mission and academic quality standards.
- Leads crossfunctional 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.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for contractor coordination including approving hours and tracking timelines to ensure smooth of assessment development projects.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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 crossfunctional 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 problemsolving and analytical skills to assess assessment effectiveness and recommend improvements.
- Excellent organizational and selfmanagement skills to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the assessment practice.
Education
- Masters degree in Education Instructional Design Educational Technology Educational Assessment or a related field.
Experience
- Seven 7 years of relevant experience
- Advanced experience in assessment design and development for competencybased education.
- Project leadership in multiple areas (e.g. multiple programs maintenance QA).
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in jobrelevant content or practice area.
Experience in lieu of education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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Position & Application Details
FullTime Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a fulltime regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for 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; and 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 and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not allinclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
