Manager, Assessment Development

Nightingale Education Group

Assessment Development Manager responsible for designing and evaluating assessment strategies across the institution. Collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to ensure alignment with educational goals.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment design, evaluation practices, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement in educational programs. Proven leadership in managing teams and fostering an inclusive learning culture aligned with institutional priorities.

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Assessment DesignData AnalysisTeam LeadershipContinuous ImprovementCurriculum Alignment

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Hard Skills

Assessment DevelopmentEvaluation MethodsItem DevelopmentLearning AnalyticsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAdaptabilityCommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in EducationPhD Preferred

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCompetency-Based EducationAccreditationNWCCUInclusivity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and continuous improvement of assessment frameworks, tools, and methodologies across programs.
Oversee the development of assessment plans, blueprints, and supporting documentation in collaboration with the Curriculum function.
Guide the creation and review of diverse assessment items and tasks, ensuring alignment with learning outcomes and rigor expectations.
Ensure assessments are developed with accessibility, inclusivity, and fairness in mind.
Develop and drive a strategic vision for assessment practices aligned with institutional priorities and competency-based education models.
Provide leadership in the planning, prioritization, and execution of assessment initiatives across programs.
Use assessment insights and data to inform decision-making at the program and institutional level.
Establish standards and expectations for assessment quality, consistency, and rigor across the organization.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between assessment, curriculum, and learner outcomes.
Partner closely with the Director, Learning Content and Assessment development and other related functions on learning analytics and measurement-focused initiatives.
Engage with faculty, program leaders, and other stakeholders to gather input and drive alignment on assessment design and outcomes.
Communicate assessment strategies, insights, and recommendations clearly to academic and operational stakeholders.
Establish and oversee metrics and evaluation methods to assess learner performance, program effectiveness, and institutional outcomes.
Ensure the integrity and quality of assessment data, including oversight of analysis, interpretation, and reporting processes.
Apply advanced evaluation methods to support continuous improvement, including analysis of assessment performance and outcomes.
Identify and facilitate professional development opportunities focused on assessment design, item development, evaluation methods, and data literacy for faculty and internal teams.
Promote best practices in assessment through training, resources, and ongoing support to ensure consistency and quality across programs.
Contribute to institutional accreditation processes, including NWCCU, by ensuring assessment systems, data integrity, and reporting practices meet required standards and expectations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Education, Assessment, Measurement, Psychometrics, Instructional Design, or a related field, PhD preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in assessment development, evaluation, or a related area, preferably in higher education.
Minimum 5 years leading teams, including mentoring and managing direct reports, and providing performance management.
Demonstrated expertise in assessment design, item development, and evaluation practices.
Experience working with data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement processes.
Strategic thinker with a commitment to academic quality and learner success.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic educational environment.
Passion for fostering an inclusive and evidence-based learning culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities