Western Governors University
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: JR-021542
Location: Home Office
If
you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you’re committed to working hard to play
your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher
education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of
student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from
academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students
graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the
wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training;
licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at
or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A
reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Pay Range: $27.21 – $40.81
Job Description
The Evaluator is a
subject-matter expert in political science who applies rigorous academic rubrics to assess student competencies. Using a structured
evaluation framework, the Evaluator provides personalized, substantive feedback that supports the accurate determination of student mastery
in business ethics and related Social Science domains.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Analyze
and evaluate assessments to determine students’ mastery of learning objectives and course competencies. - Prepare accurate, helpful,
and consistent feedback to help students develop course competencies. - Apply evaluation processes, policies, and procedures when
reviewing and determining students’ mastery of course learning objectives and program competencies. - Stay current with updates to
evaluation processes; adopt and apply updated and new evaluation processes as they occur. - Collaborate with team members and
leadership when evaluating new and complex assessments to ensure consistent evaluation ratings. - Review evaluation feedback from team
members and leaders, apply input as needed to ensure evaluation methods align with department and team expectations. - Partner with
team members and leaders to improve evaluation processes that promote consistent scoring and improve evaluation processes.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Ability to review students’ responses on assessments and determine mastery of
learning objectives and course competencies. - Ability to evaluate assessments and develop accurate, helpful, personalized, and
consistent feedback to students in a way that helps them progress through their academic programs. - Ability to maintain expertise in
content relevant to the role. - Demonstrate excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated competency with
technology needed to evaluate and respond to students’ assessments. - Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and apply changes to
evaluation processes. - Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback and ensure consistency in evaluation
responses. - Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as part
of a team. - Ability to work independently to complete assessment evaluations consistent with standard practices and
policies.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctorate in Political
Science or related Social Science field. - 3+ years’ experience evaluating political science in academic or professional
settings. - Demonstrated expertise in developing and applying competency-based assessment rubrics.
- Experience in higher
education or professional training environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in American politics
and the US Constitution - Experience with competency-based educational models
- Familiarity with distance learning assessment
techniques
Additional Requirements:
- Work schedule will be determined by student and team needs and
may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a
desk and working on a computer.
Position & Application Details
Part-time Regular Positions (classified as regular
and working less than 30 standard weekly hours): This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible
for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and prorated
paid holidays and accrued sick time.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees
will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting
highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with
disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team
at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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