Manager of Testing & Psychometrics

Aspen Publishing is seeking a

Manager of Testing & Psychometrics

to be a part of our growing Company. You will work in partnership with many departments, as well as external stakeholders including law school deans and directors, to deliver on the mission of the JD-Next team. We are looking for a Manager of Testing & Psychometrics who is passionate about testing and assessments and wants to positively impact students' first step on their legal education journey- is that you?

TITLE : Manager of Testing & PsychometricsREPORTS TO : Program Director, JD-NextDEPARTMENT : JD-NextFLSA STATUS : ExemptLOCATION : Burlington, MA (will consider remote for the right candidate)

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for developing innovative systems for high-stakes adaptive educational assessments within the successful family of JD-Next products, including an online course and high-stake law school entrance exam delivered multiple times per year. Conduct psychometric and statistical analyses in support of product development and operations with the goal of ensuring the validity and fairness of the use of test scores provided to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee complex projects in a fast-paced environmentHelp ensure test security and excellence for both high-stakes and low-stakes testing environments; this includes ensuring that JD-Next has sufficient new content to maintain test security, validity, and fairnessPerform psychometric evaluations and processes as necessaryCommunicate JD-Next value and process with admissions office deans and directors and other key stakeholdersClearly communicate technical issues to internal and external stakeholdersEnhance operational procedures and document best practicesEnsure quality control processes for project deliverablesEngage in a research program, contribute to publications, and present at conferencesLead cross-functional discussionsSupport and mentor staff for professional developmentCollect and store data on sales numbers, market research, logistics, linguistics, or other behaviors as necessary; Bring technical expertise to ensure the quality and accuracy of that dataPerform analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data for JD-Next and, as necessary, for Aspen; Utilize psychometric models and process, design, and communicate data in ways to help stakeholders, internal and external, interpret the data and make better decisionsUse automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sourcesDevelop and maintain databases, and data systems - reorganizing data in a readable formatTravel as required for the rolePerform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's or Ph.D. in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Industrial Organization or Psychology or a related field with psychometric or statistical expertise preferred5-7+ years work experience the testing industry preferredKnowledge of law school admissions and/or legal education a plusRecord of leading complex projects in large-scale assessmentExperience working directly with external clients including educational institutions and programsDemonstrated leadership in overseeing technical experts in large-scale psychometrics and statisticsProficiency in software packages for conducting psychometric and statistical analytical work and research (e.g., R, Python)Proficiency in communicating technical research and psychometric and statistical concepts to non-technical audiences and analyze applied measurement problems and purpose solutionsExperience with Agile methods and collaborative problem-solvingCollaborative mindset with a talent for providing innovative solutionsExcellent interpersonal skills, including effective teamwork and communication skillsExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skillsExcellent with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Creative Suite, Zoho CMS, and NetSuiteProven ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlinesAbility to analyze issues and provide solutionsCustomer service mindsetLiaise between internal and external groupsManage multiple VendorsTroubleshoot and problem solveWilling to travel as neededWork with individuals at all levels of the organizationAbility to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced, changing environmentAbility to meet deadlines in a consistent and accurate mannerDemonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a teamPreference will be given to Boston-based candidates who will work in our Burlington, MA, office with an optional hybrid office/work-from home schedule; however, we will consider remote work for the right candidate.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Normal Office EnvironmentAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to work on computer for extended periods of timeAbility to listen and speak carefully while interacting with othersAbility to lift up to 10 pounds occasionallyABOUT US:

Aspen Publishing is a leading provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools in the US and around the world Aspen provides best-in-class solutions for legal education through authoritative textbooks written by renowned authors and breakthrough products such as Connected eBooks, Connected Quizzing, and PracticePerfect.In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide array of benefits including your choice of health and dental plans, generous paid time off and holidays, 401k with employer match, and an array of voluntary programs to cover all of life's eventualities from accidents, to critical illness, to pet insurance.#LI-hybrid