Assessment Development Specialist I

Role Overview

• Design and develop concept-based, competency-driven assessments that support institutional and programmatic outcomes across nursing programs.
• Create varied assessment types, including traditional item formats, authentic assessments, adaptive tests, and technology-enhanced items.
• Develop and refine detailed scoring rubrics and performance evaluation criteria.
• Partner with SMEs, faculty, psychometricians, and curriculum design teams to validate and pilot new assessments.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or Bachelor's with equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Educational Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction, Psychometrics, Instructional & Assessment Design, or a related assessment discipline.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in assessment design and development, ideally in higher education, licensure, nursing, or competency-based education (CBE) environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing concept
• and competency-based assessments aligned to program outcomes using backward design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly Canvas, to implement, administer, and analyze assessments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Flexible work arrangements