Specialist II, Assessment Development

The Assessment Developer will design, develop, and refine concept and competency-based, objective, and performance-based assessments that align with program outcomes and institutional goals. This role requires expertise in concept-based learning, CBE, assessment best practices, and data-driven evaluation methods to ensure the validity and reliability of assessments. The Assessment Developer will collaborate with leadership, faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), curriculum designers, and psychometricians to develop innovative and secure assessment solutions.

This individual will also ensure assessment integrity, security, and compliance with accreditation standards while leveraging emerging technologies and solutions to enhance assessment development. The Assessment Developer will also support training efforts to ensure faculty and curriculum teams understand and apply best practices in assessment design and evaluation.

• Develop, align, and review concept-based, competency-based, and performance-based assessments that support institutional goals.

• Design and prototype innovative and flexible assessment models, including adaptive testing and technology-enhanced item types.

• Develop rubrics, scoring guidelines, and grading methodologies to ensure consistent and fair evaluation of student performance.

• Ensure assessments align with course learning materials, student engagement strategies, and competency-based learning frameworks.

• Collaborate with SMEs, psychometricians, and faculty to ensure all assessments are valid, reliable, and defensible.

• Incorporate feedback from quality assurance (QA) reviews, stakeholders, and data analysis to refine assessments.

• Support and drive assessment development timelines and priorities in collaboration with the Director of Assessment Development.

• Work closely with curriculum designers, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure assessments integrate seamlessly into coursework.

• Ensure assessments meet accreditation standards and institutional policies.

• Partner with project management teams to meet critical deadlines and deliverables.

• Conduct QA reviews of assessment tools and processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

• Analyze assessment data and trends to recommend improvements and enhance student outcomes.

• Collaborate with psychometricians and data teams to ensure assessments meet internal quality standards, external accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.

• Prototype and test new assessment and item types, AI-driven assessments, adaptive testing models, and technology-enhanced assessments including VR immersions.

• Stay updated on emerging trends in assessment design, online education, and AI and/or VR-driven solutions to enhance assessment practices.

• Collaborate with technology teams to select and implement scalable assessment technology solutions.

• Integrate best practices in formative and summative assessments to continuously innovate and improve student assessment experiences.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to assessment integrity, security, and delivery.

• Implement secure practices to protect the confidentiality, validity, and reliability of assessments.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, working with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Support initiatives that align with training, consultation, and guidance to faculty, curriculum teams, and SMEs on assessment best practices, validity, and scoring models.

• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting assessment-related issues and supporting faculty in the effective use of assessments.

• Advocate for evidence-based, high-impact, and authentic assessment techniques.