Job Overview:
Join our Team! Cambium Assessment is a leader in statewide online assessments. We integrate cutting-edge technology with content expertise to develop standardized assessments for kindergarten through high school students. We are currently looking for a Manager, with expertise in math content and test development, to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a key member of the team, serving as a thought principal in the development of new and innovative approaches to all types and stages of assessment.
Job Responsibilities:
- May manage a team of Test Developers and Item Writers.
- Contributes to and executes a complex plan or solution that is vetted by Test Development leadership.
- Manages client and stakeholder expectations effectively and ensures all client and collaborator requests are resolved in a thorough and timely manner.
- Identifies risks to scope, schedule, and budget, escalating and monitoring resolution of risks.
- Identifies and escalates complex department-wide issues, seeking and offering solutions.
- Works collaboratively across divisions, as needed.
- Contributes to content test development across all projects as a senior-level reviewer, as needed.
- Presents in TAC meetings as a content specialist and may present to senior leadership of the division and company.
- May oversee and drive client facing meetings, including as the content specialist at standard settings, as well as facilitation of content advisory, rubric validation, range finding, data review, and other client meetings, as needed.
- Drives Content and Test Development training, including preparation for standard setting.
- Autonomously contributes to proposal work, as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with at least 8 years of experience leading development of content for large-scale summative assessments or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in a management role (People or Project).
- Deep content knowledge is required.
- Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education System and Education Assessment is required.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with innovative assessment products, including the research, design, development, and implementation of development efforts, is highly preferred.
- Awareness of early childhood formative products and experience in creating district-level assessments is beneficial.
- Highly comfortable interacting with and delivering various presentations to senior leadership and clients.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) is preferred.
- Demonstrated and highly effective thought leadership.
- Highly skilled in collaboration, communication, and balancing concurrent responsibilities.
- Highly flexible and adaptive, pivoting as needed to arrive at a solution and meet deadlines.
- Ability to travel 1-8 times per year, including trips lasting 2-5 days.
. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.cambiumassessment.com/
Remote First Work Environment Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.
As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.