Content Development Associate I, Examinations

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is seeking a Content Development Associate I for its Examinations team in Chicago. This role utilizes nursing knowledge to support content development for licensure examinations and to facilitate item writing and review panels with nursing SMEs.

Reporting to the Manager, Content Development, Examinations, the associate can work independently to review and edit exam content and collaborate with a team on department projects, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Unencumbered RN license required.
• Minimum 4 years of recent clinical practice.
• Public speaking required.
• Strong collaboration, time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, review and edit exam content to ensure accuracy and defensibility.
• Lead item development sessions and document responses.
• Assist in item content evolution, testing security, and documentation.
• Support public speaking and outreach through internal/external presentations.

Skills

Public speaking

Collaboration

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Content Development Associate I, Examinations (multiple vacancies)

STATUS

Full time / Exempt

LOCATION

Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 2 days/week on-site, 3 days/week remote)

ABOUT NCSBN

The world leader in nursing regulatory knowledge, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that empowers and supports nursing regulators. The organization protects the public and the trust in nursing through innovative regulatory solutions, insights and expertise. With its NCLEX® Examinations, Nursys® national licensure database and groundbreaking research, NCSBN attracts people who are passionate about what they do and driven by the knowledge that their work protects the public.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a talented registered nurse (RN) to join our Examinations team. The ideal candidate will bring value to the team by contributing their nursing knowledge and expertise to assist in the content development process for all NCSBN examinations.

Reporting to the Manager, Content Development, Examinations, the Content Development Associate I will be able to work independently to review and edit nursing exam content, while also having the opportunity to interact with a team of content developers and nursing experts on various department projects. This position will play a large role in facilitating item writing and review panels, which include a variety of external stakeholders and nursing SMEs.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a skilled RN who has an interest in developing nursing licensure examinations in a professional setting. If you are looking to join an organization committed to advancing nursing regulation and policy worldwide, this could be a great fit for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes nursing knowledge to assist the content development process to ensure content is current, accurate, and legally defensible. Designs test questions, reviews and edits content, ensures validity and reliability, and aligns content with professional standards.


• Facilitates and provides support for all aspects of item development sessions/panels as assigned. Leads group discussions, records and documents responses, and analyzes and summarizes results.


• Assists in item content and item evolution, including testing security, item input, forms/document creation and maintenance.


• Assist in the development of material for public speaking and outreach through internal and external presentations on behalf of NCSBN including speaking at workshops. Provides support to special assignments and innovative research projects related to test development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in nursing degree required.


• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license required.


• Minimum of four years of experience in recent clinical practice required.


• Experience with public speaking required.


• Skilled in collaboration, time management, and multi-tasking skills.


• Ability to travel as required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $78,000 - $89,000 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on a candidate’s relevant experience, skills, training, certifications/licenses, qualifications and geographical location.

NCSBN offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that provides our team members with plan options to meet their individual needs. Review benefit details here: https://www.ncsbn.org/about/governance-and-staff/careers/ncsbn-benefits.page

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions affecting employment are considered without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected characteristic.