Senior Manager, Assessment And Psychometrics

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Base: $126,800.00 - $228,300.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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7 years assessment development experience
3 years supervisory leadership role
Expertise in irt ctt equating scaling
** Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Manager of Assessment and Psychometrics to oversee the strategic design and validation of assessment practices within the institution. The role requires strong leadership in psychometrics, collaboration with academic and administrative teams, and a commitment to enhancing student success through innovative assessment strategies. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads the strategic design and validation of the assessment ecosystem to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
  • The position requires managing a high-performing team of assessment experts while translating complex measurement science into scalable data-driven solutions.
  • WGU offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and flexible paid time off with no accrual requirements.

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** Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Manager of Assessment and Psychometrics to oversee the strategic design and validation of assessment practices within the institution. The role requires strong leadership in psychometrics, collaboration with academic and administrative teams, and a commitment to enhancing student success through innovative assessment strategies. **

Salary

Base: $126,800.00 - $228,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and flexible PTO included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years assessment development experience
  • 3 years supervisory leadership role
  • Expertise in IRT CTT equating scaling
  • DIF analysis and measurement invariance
  • Competency-based online higher education
  • Accreditation standards compliance knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Master's or Doctoral degree preferred
  • Experience with AI-assisted assessment
  • Thought leadership in measurement science
  • Innovative assessment model implementation
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychometrics or related field
  • 7 years experience in educational measurement
  • 3 years in supervisory or team leadership
  • Knowledge of accreditation standards and accessibility
  • US work authorization required (implied by location)

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