Manager, Assessment Development

Position Summary:

The Assessment Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of assessment strategies across the institution. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in assessment design and evaluation who can collaborate with faculty, administration, and external stakeholders to ensure that assessment practices align with institutional outcomes, accreditation standards, and educational goals. The Manager will foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making that promotes academic quality and learner success.

Role and Responsibilities:

Assessment Development:

• 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.

Strategic Leadership:

• 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.

Collaboration and Communication:

• 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.
• Oversee multiple assessment-related projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and timely execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable and sustainable assessment solutions.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Establish and oversee metrics and evaluation methods for assessment effectiveness.