Western Governors University · 7 hours ago
Associate Assessment Developer
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$59K/yr - $88K/yr
2+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. The Associate Assessment Developer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of objective and performance-based assessments, facilitating design workshops, and ensuring assessment validity and reliability.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manages the design and development process for objective and performance assessments, including milestones and timelines, and tracks progress
The associate AD will communicate project status updates to cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Organizes and facilitates workshops for internal assessment development and review
This individual will oversee subject matter expert involvement in the design, development, and review processes and validate an assessment’s congruency and accuracy
Maintains assessment design and development standards to ensure assessment integrity
Identifies and notifies leadership of risks that may affect the quality or on-time delivery of assessments
Collaborates with the assessment team and departmental leadership to execute assessment policies, processes, and best practices
Associate AD ensures alignment and consistency of assessments to WGU’s business objectives
Develops and implements item- and exam-level scoring guidelines and validates the successful implementation of these guidelines
Participates in the assessment QA processes, identifying and resolving issues and trends, as required
Executes plans to maintain exam performance and implement necessary quality improvement adjustments throughout the exam lifecycle
Participates in a cross-functional team to implement exam security measures
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Associate degree with equivalent work experience
Successful progress towards an advanced degree and applicable licenses or certifications
2+ years of professional work experience
This individual is a demonstrated subject matter expert with assigned content or practice area(s)
Ability to facilitate groups and meetings in person and remotely
Strong written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Ability to manage schedules and commitments
Preferred
Strong experience with distance education and distance learning students is preferred
Master's degree preferred
Project management experience preferred
Some assessment design and development experience
Strong preference for experience in generative AI
Benefits
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
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
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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