Western Governors University · 2 weeks ago
Associate Assessment Strategist
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $107K/yr
2+ years expWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online degree programs. The Associate Assessment Strategist will ensure alignment of assessments with best practices, support continuous improvement of student outcomes, and collaborate with various teams to enhance assessment processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ensures alignment of assessments with best practices in competency-based education model and WGU assessment integrity policies
Provides input for the continuous improvement of student outcomes and overall health and quality assessments
Understands and supports the alignment of assessment traverse with proficiencies, skills and competencies in programs, courses, and non-degree offerings
Translates requirements into clearly defined specifications and actions
Contributes by recommending enhancements/changes to models for formative and summative assessments
Collaborates with internal and external partners throughout the design, development, and deployment of assessments
Collaborate with Assessment Strategists and Senior Assessment Strategists regarding the technology, design, and development to ensure the creation and adoption of flexible, valid, reliable, data-driven assessment tools
Consults with Program Development and Psychometrics teams on scoring methods, rubric development, and other assessment tools and models
Supports cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to explore innovations and improvements to the existing student experience and processes based on data, key performance indicators, current practice, and emerging trends
Collaborate with peers across colleges to ensure continuity of process and strategy for assessments
Achieves and reports on critical assessment metrics
Provides student-facing responses to student appeals
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge of assessment development practices
Demonstrated ability to proactively and creatively solve problems related to assessment design and development
Practical understanding of teaching and learning, educational trends and research
Demonstrated skill in providing training as well as persuasively explaining assessment policy and best practices
Ability to analyze data to identify trends and drive improvement
Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and pay attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
2 years of relevant professional experience developing educational or licensure assessments at the course or program level
Experience with contemporary assessment practices and technology (e.g., adaptive assessment, competency-based assessment, psychometrics, technology-enhanced items, prototyping and validating new item types, test designs, etc.)
Experience facilitating workshops
Ability to work a student-friendly schedule (evenings/weekends)
Qualifications, licensure, and certifications vary by degree programs and may be required for some degree programs
State and/or federal legislative requirements and/or college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Benefits
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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