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Scion Staffing · 1 day ago

Certification Program Manager – Exam Development & Credentialing

Littleton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Scion Staffing is conducting a search for a Certification Program Manager – Exam Development & Credentialing for a respected organization in the certification and testing field. The role involves leading exam development, managing item bank processes, and ensuring assessment quality for accredited certification programs.

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Hiring Manager

Nicole Le Quesne

Responsibilities

Develop and manage exam development initiatives and timelines

Oversee logistics, coordination, and execution of item development workshops

Cultivate and maintain relationships with volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs)

Lead and facilitate SME workshops and meetings, including Item Writing, Item Review, and Form Review

Identify training needs for SMEs and direct reports

Design, develop, and implement training resources for SMEs and internal staff

Manage staff item review processes to ensure alignment with exam blueprints and style guidelines

Monitor and maintain item bank health to support ongoing exam development needs

Assemble exam forms using psychometric principles and best practices

Analyze exam performance data (difficulty, discrimination indices, etc.) to identify and address issues

Collaborate with Psychometricians to ensure defensibility of exams and interpret performance data

Supervise and coordinate with third-party vendors supporting exam publishing, security, program management, and psychometrics

Prepare examination-related documents and analytic reports for NCCA accreditation and executive leadership

Resolve certification candidate issues related to exam administration, authorizations, and appeals

Supervise and direct Certification Program Coordinators

Operate the organization’s passenger van to transport SMEs to and from volunteer activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Exam development managementPsychometric principlesCredentialing Specialist CertificateMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe AcrobatSupervisory experienceAnalytical skillsMeeting planning experienceData-driven decision-makingExperience in applied behavior analysisCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, statistics, education, instructional design, or related field (or equivalent education and experience)

Minimum of 3 years managing exam development or assessment-based credentialing activities

Credentialing Specialist Certificate, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

3 years of direct supervisory experience

3 years managing development and delivery of testing assessments

At least 1 year of meeting planning and execution experience

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and exam development platforms

Ability to work evenings as required

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong facilitation, analytical, editing, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Knowledge of psychometric concepts and data-driven decision-making