Online Assessment Specialist

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Impactful assessment projects

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Online Assessment Specialist to design, validate, and manage online assessment tools ensuring fair, reliable measurements of learning outcomes. The role partners with curriculum developers to align assessments with objectives, emphasizing accessibility and technical soundness.

The ideal candidate has a master's in measurement/psychometrics and at least 4 years of online assessment experience, with strong skills in SPSS or R and item response theory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, or statistics required.
• At least 4 years of assessment development and psychometric analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of classical test theory and item response theory (IRT).
• Proficiency with statistical software (SPSS or R) and assessment platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement valid and reliable online assessments for various educational programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to align assessments with learning objectives and curriculum standards.
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends, evaluate test effectiveness, and provide feedback for improvement.
• Ensure online assessments meet technical specifications and accessibility requirements.
• Develop guidelines and best practices for online assessment administration and security.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SPSS

R

Assessment platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and analytical Online Assessment Specialist to join their team in Queenstown . This role is crucial in developing, validating, and managing online assessment tools and strategies that accurately measure learning outcomes. You will work closely with curriculum developers and educators to ensure assessments are aligned with learning objectives, fair, reliable, and technically sound. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the quality and integrity of educational evaluations within the Eastern Cape region, utilizing a blend of remote and on-site work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement valid and reliable online assessments for various educational programs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to align assessments with learning objectives and curriculum standards.
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends, evaluate test effectiveness, and provide feedback for improvement.
• Ensure online assessments meet technical specifications and accessibility requirements.
• Develop guidelines and best practices for online assessment administration and security.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Measurement, Psychometrics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in assessment development and psychometric analysis, preferably in an online context.
• Strong understanding of classical test theory and item response theory (IRT).
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R) and experience with assessment platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility between remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to work on impactful assessment projects that shape educational quality.
• Professional development opportunities in assessment and psychometrics.
• Supportive team environment focused on data-driven decision-making.