Postsecondary Assessment Coordinator -Scoring

Tallahassee State College; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee State College seeks an Assessment Coordinator – Scoring to ensure quality in postsecondary assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree or Bachelor's with relevant experience, conducting analyses and managing assessment programs to support K-12 educator effectiveness. Enjoy competitive salary and comprehensive Florida benefits in an innovative higher education environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive State of Florida benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Generous leave policy including paid holidays

Tuition waivers and reimbursement programs

Free access to athletics and arts events

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor's with experience accepted.
• 2 years of experience in psychometrics/data analysis/project management.
• Certification in SAS can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct item- and test-level analyses for postsecondary assessments.
• Lead innovation in psychometric practices and procedures.
• Manage timelines and coordinate work tasks for large-scale testing.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

Project Management

Psychometric Evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology or related field

Tools

SAS

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College

Assessment Coordinator (Scoring) Opportunity

Are you passionate about higher education and eager to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where student success is the driving force? Tallahassee State College is excited to announce an opening for the position of Assessment Coordinator – Scoring in our DOE – Postsecondary Assessment section. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.
• A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.
• A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As the Assessment Coordinator – Scoring, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our postsecondary assessment programs by performing formative and summative evaluation of contract deliverables provided by vendors. You’ll have the chance to:

• Lead and drive innovation in current psychometric theory, practice, and procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues and vendors to enhance assessment activities.
• Contribute to state-wide initiatives that promote increasing the number of highly qualified K-12 teachers and administrators in Florida.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Conducts item- and test-level analyses and provides psychometric recommendations based on various statistical criteria as well as ensures quality control for contract deliverables for all postsecondary assessment bureau tests pertaining to Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) and Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).
• Determines appropriate equating methods, analyzes equating outcomes, and implements high-stakes decisions to link tests for comparable scores.
• Utilizes statistical software such as SAS, MS Excel, and MS Access to conduct data quality control, data management, to produce program reports, and tables for special request projects.
• Performs psychometric reviews of test items and analyzes Florida’s postsecondary assessment data.
• Employs contract deliverable monitoring procedures to manage timelines and coordinate work tasks in the administration of a large-scale testing program.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, Statistics, Public or Business Administration, Math, Science, or Technology related field,

or

• A Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 2 years of experience in psychometrics and data analysis, project management, program evaluation, test development/ scoring/ administration, or curriculum design and development. A certification in SAS programming can substitute for 2 years of experience.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with knowledge of legal issues pertaining to test administration, scoring, and reporting
• Experience with knowledge of teacher certification statutes, rules, and policies
• A love for solving statistical and psychometric problems

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $55,000-65,000 annually. When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy:

• Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
• A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
• Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning for employees and eligible dependents.
• Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice.

To learn more about the work of Postsecondary Assessment, visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/postsecondary-assessment/.