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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Assessment Developer in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused 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. 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.

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.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: * Ability to facilitate groups andmeetings in person and remotely. * Excellent written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational skills, time managementskills, and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple projects effectively. * Ability to manage schedules and commitments. * Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important. * Interpersonal Skills:Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathyand maintains composure. * Accuracy:Draws on factual information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad... For full info follow application link.

Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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