CiM Content Manager

AAMC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 137,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance assessment content and psychometric evaluations. This role involves developing innovative resources for students and advisors, ensuring alignment with professional standards, and driving continuous improvement through research initiatives. You will manage complex projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide analytical insights to leadership. If you are passionate about vocational psychology and want to make a meaningful impact in medical education, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive organization committed to employee well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Remote Work

Generous 403(b) contributions

Health & Wellness Perks

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Fitness and bicycle subsidies

On-site and virtual wellness programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in vocational psychology or related fields.
• Advanced knowledge in psychometrics and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychometric evaluations and manage assessment content.
• Collaborate on research initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Vocational psychology

Educational Measurement

Industrial Organizational Psychology

Psychometrics

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Vocational psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS

SAS

R

Microsoft Access

Job description

Who We Are:

The Association of American Medical Colleges is a not-for-profit association dedicated to transforming health care by supporting the entire spectrum of medical education, medical research, and patient care conducted by our member institutions. We are dedicated to the communities we serve and steadfast in our goal to improve the health of all.

At the AAMC, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Remote Work – Fully remote work available for most positions.
• Retirement Savings – Generous 403(b) employer contributions and financial wellness resources, including professional financial advising.
• Health & Wellness Perks – Fitness and bicycle subsidies, on-site and virtual wellness programs (live yoga, meditation, mental health webinars, flu shot clinics, and more).
• Support & Family Care – Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and back-up care options for children, adults, elders, and even pets.

Additional information can be found on our website.

Why us, why now?

This role is responsible for the ongoing development, evaluation, and management of assessment content to ensure alignment with professional standards and community needs. Key responsibilities include conducting and overseeing psychometric evaluations, managing assessment content within a content management system, and collaborating with colleagues to identify and execute research initiatives that drive continuous improvement. Additionally, this position oversees the development of training materials, establishes timelines, and works cross-functionally to create resources that support applicants, advisors, and programs. The role also involves providing statistical and analytical insights to inform strategic planning and resource allocation. The incumbent will prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership and stakeholders while contributing to the development and execution of strategies that impact the assessment and research division.

How you will make an impact: Operational Content Development and Psychometrics

• Conducts annual psychometric evaluations and user surveys to ensure that assessments and tools meet professional standards, summarizes results in annual technical reports, and maintains a roadmap for continuous improvement to ensure the tools meet users’ needs.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of the contractors responsible for developing and maintaining the content of the assessments.
• Oversees the design and implementation of a content management system that supports item development.
• Collaborates with the CIM Product and Implementation Manager, ERAS staff, and Data Operations and Services staff to understand the data, create underlying data structure, and data transfer process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data (e.g., ACGME, GME Track, ERAS) at planned intervals throughout the cycle.
• Ensures that comprehensive documentation is prepared for meetings of the Technical Advisory Committee.
• Collaborates with the Product Owner to create technical requirements to ensure that assessments, tools, reports, and features meet users’ needs and work as intended.

Design Research to Support Continuous Improvement of CiM Assessments

• Design a program of research to ensure that the suite of assessments and tools meet professional standards (i.e., psychometric properties, validity, fairness, etc.) and provide value to the community (e.g., student, applicant, and advisor reactions).
• Designs and executes validity research projects based on issues identified during expert review, field testing, based on changes in medical education and training, and enhancements in vocational assessment academic or practice literature.
• Collaborates with the ASRD research team to design research to support continuous improvement of the assessments and tools.
• Manage activities related to Careers in Medicine Technical Advisory Committee including scheduling and facilitating meetings, creating agendas, and preparing materials.
• Write reports and present results to leadership, TAC, as well as submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.

Design and Create Resources for Students and Advisors to Support their Exploration of Vocational Interests, Specialties, and Programs

• Create a vision for a suite of student and advisor resources to support their exploration of their own vocational interests, specialties, and programs.
• Create and implement the project plan to execute the vision, coordinating timelines so that content is current and available when needed by students and advisors.
• Oversees the development of content for preparation products, including determining what should be included, appropriate format(s), where they are stored/accessed.
• Prepare and provide asynchronous and live training for students, applicants, and advisors.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Academic Affairs, Communications, Constituent Engagement, and the Services to ensure the suite of resources meet constituent needs and are promoted effectively.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Master’s degree in Vocational psychology, Educational Measurement, Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field of study.
• 12 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge in vocational psychology or career counseling.
• Intermediate knowledge in psychometrics.
• Advanced abilities in the full suite of Microsoft Office products, Windows, and database environments.
• Advanced SPSS or SAS or R and Microsoft Access skills.
• Experience managing large projects and complex business processes.
• Experience managing vendors.
• Strong verbal and writing skills necessary to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders including AAMC staff and constituents.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrates maturity, tact, and sound judgment in dealing with AAMC staff and constituents.
• Able to work in a consensus-based decision-making environment.
• Strictly observes AAMC policies regarding confidentiality of assessment information and personally identifiable information.
• Time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple, critical tasks while maintaining a high level of service and attention to detail and adhering to a strict schedule.
• Skill in managing project timelines. Escalates issues appropriately. Identify sources of problems and recommend solutions.

Remote Work Eligibility:This position is eligible for remote work in the contiguous US.

Compensation Grade Range:$137,445.00-$161,700.00/ Grade Mid-Point:

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions. One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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