Career Title: Assistant Director, Test Development and Psychometrics
Department: Measurement Services
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
FLSA: Exempt
Career Summary: The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) is seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Test Development and Psychometrics.
As Assistant Director, Test Development and Psychometrics at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), you are an experienced and visionary leader in the field of test development and psychometrics who oversees high-stakes certification assessments with substantial revenue influence.
As Assistant Director you will lead our assessment strategy and execution, including, but not limited to, overseeing project timelines and associated budget ($6 Million) and $45 Million in program revenue; development, validation, and maintenance of high-quality assessments; test security monitoring and risk mitigation; and adherence to accreditation standards.
In addition, you will manage vendor relationships, mentor and train managers, collaborate cross-functionally, and serve as a thought leader in the field-presenting to boards, engaging with stakeholders, and representing the organization at national and international conferences.
This role requires deep expertise in psychometrics, a strong track record of leadership, and the ability to represent the organization externally with authority and credibility.
Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally
(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.
What You Will Do: - Lead the strategic direction and execution of test development and psychometric functions. (30 products)
- Supervise and mentor a team of assessment professionals, including training and development of managers.
- Ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, and legal defensibility of all assessments.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align assessments and strategy with organizational goals.
- Present psychometric findings and strategic updates to executive leadership and board members.
- Represent the organization at professional conferences, panels, and industry events.
- Stay current with trends, research, and best practices in credentialing, psychometrics, and assessment.
- Oversee the implementation of innovative assessment methodologies and technologies.
- Other duties to support the department's objectives.
What you bring to the American Nurses Enterprise: Education - Ph.D. in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field.
Related Work Experience - Minimum of 10 years in test development and psychometrics.
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role, with proven experience in multi-level team management and training/mentoring managers.
- Publication or presentation record in professional forums or conferences.
- Preference for experience in licensure or certification.
Skills - Oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting to boards and external stakeholders as well as facilitating meetings with subject matter experts.
- Expertise in classical test theory, item response theory, and modern psychometric methods.
- Familiarity with assessment platforms, data analysis tools, and psychometric software (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS, Winsteps, etc.).
- Expertise in job analysis, research design and completion.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Technical report writing.
- Volunteer recruitment, engagement, and management.
Additional Qualifications - Ability to organize, manage, and complete multiple ongoing projects and tasks.
- Ability to accurately attend to details.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
What ANE Offers You: Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.
Every role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™.
An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)
Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.
Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.
Exceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.
Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).
Work Schedule: Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.
Location: ANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Learn more about the American Nurses Enterprise: The American Nurses Enterprise: Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
