Principal Assessment Designer

Edmentum; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Time away program

Volunteer time away

Winter office closure

Job summary

Edmentum, a remote-first education technology leader, seeks a Principal Assessment Designer to guide high-impact, research-aligned assessment experiences. You will mentor teams, translate research into design strategies, and collaborate across product, research, and engineering to meet the highest standards of quality and impact.

You will drive innovation in digital assessments, engage with external advisory councils, and lead continuous improvement through data analysis while upholding

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in measurement sciences, education, instructional design, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in assessment design or a related field.
• Expert in assessment design principles and measurement science.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the design of high-quality, research-aligned assessment products, programs, and experiences through cross-functional collaboration with product, research, and engineering teams.
• Maintain and share subject matter expertise, translating educational research and evidence into actionable design strategies; establish logic models and assessment design frameworks; mentor peers.
• Establish credibility of Edmentum assessment design through external advisory committees and industry/academic convenings; contribute to corporate communications and product marketing.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and feedback.
• Lead innovation in digital assessment experiences and contribute to strategic design initiatives.

Skills

Assessment design

Measurement science

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Digital learning platforms

Education

Master's or PhD in measurement sciences / education / instructional design

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

As a Principal Assessment Designer, you’ll lead the design of high-impact, research-aligned assessment experiences. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert, mentor teams, and drive innovation in digital learning. You’ll collaborate across functions to ensure our assessment solutions meet the highest standards of quality and impact.

In this role you will:

• Manage and oversee the design of high-quality, research-aligned assessment products, programs, and experiences through cross-functional collaboration with product, research, and engineering teams.
• Maintain and share subject matter expertise, translating educational research and evidence, evidence-centered design, the measurement sciences, and relevant policy frameworks into actionable design strategies. Provide expert guidance to establish logic models, research- and evidence-bases, and assessment design frameworks, mentor peers, and guide best practices across teams.
• Establish credibility of Edmentum assessment design through engagement of external advisory committees, participation and leadership of industry, academic, and practitioner convenings, and contribution to Edmentum corporate communications and product marketing.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and feedback.
• Lead innovation in digital assessment experiences and contribute to strategic design initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Who You Are

• You have a master’s or doctoral degree in the measurement sciences, education, instructional design, or related field, or commensurate experience.
• You have 7 or more years of experience in assessment design or a related field.
• You are an expert in assessment design principles and measurement science.
• You lead complex projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• You mentor and coach multiple teams.
• You have experience presenting at and participating in external councils and convenings.
• You are a strategic thinker and strong communicator.
• You are data-driven and focused on improving learning outcomes.
• You are familiar with digital learning platforms and tools.
• You are committed to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive assessment.
• You resolve complex cross-functional problems and lead change.
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Job Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 or until filled.

Pay range for this role

$120,000—$130,000 USD

At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a time away program, volunteer time away, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.

Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (âcovered veteranâ), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees’ physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants’ personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.

Edmentumâs notice regarding the collection of personal information from interested candidates is available here