Senior Manager, Assessment Design

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's or Doctorate in education, instructional design, or a related field being preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in assessment design and/or product development within the education industry is required, along with at least 4 years of management experience leading high-performing teams. Deep familiarity with assessment products, vendors, and management systems is essential, as is expert-level knowledge of test construction principles and best practices, including state/regional guidelines, blueprints, and item specifications. Strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Assessment Design will drive the instructional design vision and strategy for Instructure's assessment products, focusing on scalability and innovation. They will lead and mentor a team of Assessment Designers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality output. This role involves maintaining current knowledge of the assessment field and competitors, overseeing the development of designs for assessment products, and applying expert industry knowledge in cross-functional product development spaces. The manager will also pilot and champion new ways of working for efficiency and scalability, contribute to strategic planning, engage effectively with stakeholders, and hire and grow talent within the team.

Skills

Instructional Design

Assessment Design

Product Management

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Content Development

Scalability

Innovation

Market Analysis

Competitor Analysis

Test Specifications

Blueprint Development

Instructure

Education technology for teaching and learning

About Instructure

Instructure focuses on enhancing the educational experience for teachers and students through its technology solutions. The main product, Canvas, is a learning management system (LMS) that enables educators to create, manage, and deliver course content effectively. This platform supports various educational institutions, including K-12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, by providing a user-friendly interface for both instructors and learners. Unlike many competitors, Instructure operates on a subscription model, allowing institutions to access its services and tools for a fee. The goal of Instructure is to empower educators and improve student outcomes by providing effective teaching tools and resources, serving over 30 million users in more than 6,000 organizations globally.

Cottonwood Heights, UtahHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$86.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees