Associate Director – Assessment Development

National Conference of Bar Examiners

. Oversee creation of content and construction of assessment forms for one or more NCBE assessment programs, primarily the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment content development and management, with a strong foundation in professional responsibility law and extensive experience in legal education. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with educational testing standards.

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Assessment Content DevelopmentProfessional Responsibility LawManagerial Experience in Test DevelopmentMS Word ProficiencyMS Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Assessment ConstructionContent DevelopmentGrading Material CreationTechnical DocumentationResearch ParticipationQuality ImprovementProcess ImprovementPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime Management SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

ABA-Approved Law School GraduateBar Admission in One Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

NCBE PoliciesEducational Testing StandardsSubject Matter ExpertsAssessment ProgramsStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee creation of content and construction of assessment forms for one or more NCBE assessment programs, primarily the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination
Manage staff editors who work with subject matter experts to draft items, select items for assessment forms, and create related materials
Work with psychometric staff to ensure assessments comply with professional standards for educational testing
Oversee development of assessment content, grading material, study aids, technical documentation, and other materials
Advise on measurement specialization across programs
Assist with recruitment and training of subject matter experts and drafting/review committees
Collaborate with operations on production schedules, security procedures, resource allocation, problem resolution, and delivery of materials
Ensure adherence to and update NCBE policies and procedures for content development and assessment construction
Encourage process improvement and continuous quality improvement
Participate in research and contribute to new NCBE programs, processes, products, or services
Assist with inquiries or complaints regarding assessment content
Manage staff in day-to-day job performance as needed
Develop and provide presentations for meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars
Travel to committee meetings or conferences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an ABA-approved law school and admitted to the bar in at least one jurisdiction
At least 10 years of significant professional legal experience
Demonstrated knowledge of professional responsibility law
Willingness to develop additional expertise in the relevant subject-matter
Ability to develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including subject matter experts
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
High level of organizational and time management skills
Ability to travel to meetings across the U.S. and Canada
Managerial experience in test development is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits
Flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities