Senior Manager, Assessment and Psychometrics

Western Governors University

🇺🇸Salt Lake City, UtahHybrid$127K–$228K/yr4mo ago

Higher Ed Executive Assessment Psychometrics Educational Measurement Data Analysis Program Management

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Summary

Senior Manager leading the strategic design, validation, and continuous improvement of Western Governors University's assessment ecosystem to ensure validity, reliability, and accreditation compliance. This role directs a high-performing team of assessment experts, translating measurement science into data-driven solutions that support student success and institutional accountability.

Key Responsibilities: Defines and executes assessment strategy and innovation roadmap; establishes governance structures for assessment development, validation, and policy compliance. Leads and mentors a team of assessment experts while overseeing the end-to-end design, calibration, and validation of cognitive, non-cognitive, performance-based, and competency-aligned assessments.

Skills & Tools: Expertise in psychometric methods, assessment design, and validation frameworks; strong leadership, project management, and data analysis capabilities. Required proficiency in translating complex measurement science into scalable solutions and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications: Master's or Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychometrics, education, statistics, or assessment science) preferred. Experience leading assessment initiatives in competency-based or large-scale assessment environments with demonstrated knowledge of validation methodologies and accreditation standards.

Location: Hybrid in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

Compensation: $126,800 – $228,300/year