Assessment Developer

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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 :

Grade : Faculty 505

Pay Range : $64,800.00 - $97,200.00

Job Description

Job Profile Summary :

The AssessmentDeveloper(AD)isresponsible for thedevelopment and maintenance of Western Governors University's(WGU)objective and performance-based assessments.An AD facilitatesdesign anddevelopment workshops using industry best practices to ensure assessment validity and reliability.The individual combinesstrategic and creative thinking with efficient, time-sensitive execution to drive the creation of assessments and mitigate risks.

Location : This position requires you to work at our headquarters, 4001 South 700 East Salt Lake City, UT 84107. You would work a hybrid schedule in the office 4 days a week with one day remote.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Managesthedesign anddevelopment process for both objective and performance assessments,includingmilestones and timelines,andtracksprogress.
• Communicatesproject status updates to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Workswith cross-functional teams to ensure projects have appropriate resources and realistic timelines andto solve any content-related issues regarding theassessments.
• Organizesand facilitatesworkshops for internal assessment development and review.
• Overseessubject matter expert involvement in thedesign,development,and review processes, as well asin the validation of an assessment's congruency and accuracy.
• Maintainsassessmentdesign anddevelopment standardsto ensure assessment integrity.
• Identifiesand mitigatesrisks that may impact the quality oron-time delivery of assessments.
• Collaborateswith the assessment team to define and execute assessment policies,processes, and best practices.
• Ensuresalignmentand consistencyof assessments to WGU's business objectives.
• Developsand implementsitem-and exam-level scoring guidelines and validatesthe successful implementation of these guidelines.
• Overseesassessment QA processes, identifying and resolvingissues and trends, as required.
• Maintainsknowledge ofexam performance and makesnecessary quality improvement adjustments throughout the exam lifecycle.
• Participatesin cross-functional team to implement exam security measures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Organizational or Student Impact :

Problem Solving & Decision Making :

Communication & Influence :

Leadership & Talent Management

Job Qualifications :

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours) : This is a full-time, 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. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations : Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.