Assessment Strategist

WGU

Salt Lake City, UT, US
Base: $86,000.00 - $129,000.00; bonus/equity: elig...
Hybrid
High-stakes assessment development
Competency-based education models
Assessment integrity policies
The role guides the strategy, design, and maintenance of formative and high-stakes assessments within an assigned portfolio to support WGU's mission of expanding access to higher education

Job Summary

  • The role guides the strategy, design, and maintenance of formative and high-stakes assessments within an assigned portfolio to support WGU's mission of expanding access to higher education.
  • Candidates must ensure alignment with competency-based education models and assessment integrity policies while collaborating with academics, evaluation, and technology teams.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role guides the strategy, design, and maintenance of formative and high-stakes assessments within an assigned portfolio to support WGU's mission of expanding access to higher education.

Salary

Base: $86,000.00 - $129,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, 12 weeks parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-stakes assessment development
  • Competency-based education models
  • Assessment integrity policies
  • Data-driven assessment tools
  • Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Thought leadership in student outcomes
  • Workshop facilitation experience
  • Adaptive assessment technology
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Training and consultation skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • 3 years of experience developing high-stakes educational assessments
  • Experience with psychometrics and adaptive assessment technologies

Work Rights

Not specified

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