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Description

This position is incentive eligible.

This position is work-from-home eligible

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Director of Test Development today with Galen College of Nursing.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director of Test Development to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides leadership to the Test Development Specialist(s) to coordinate the development of valid and reliable examinations in all programs. Collaborates directly with the Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction and other academic leaders on matters pertaining to testing. Serves as an advisory liaison to the curriculum and instruction committees and assists to develop faculty test development skills

1. Provides leadership to the area of testing within the College and assumes responsibility for the creation of examinations utilized by Galen College of Nursing.

2.

1. Ensures examinations are congruent with the most current NCLEX® test plans.

2. Codes examination items based on cognitive levels, concepts, course student learning outcomes (CSLOs), Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) and the most current NCLEX® Test Blueprint.

3. Develops test items, reviews faculty-developed items, and coordinates course faculty meetings, as necessary, to approve items for the examinations.

4. Coordinates with the AVP of Instructional Support and Student Experience and the Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction to develop the format for all comprehensive examinations each quarter.

5. Ensures meetings occur with faculty to discuss item analyses; facilitates discussion to determine any changes needed in item scoring and revision of items.

6. Collaborates with the Associate Directors of Curriculum & Instruction to provide course faculty with data regarding areas of the exam in which students require improvement.

7. Provides consultation on interpretation of item analyses of exams for faculty and Test Development Specialist(s).

8. Ensures that test development workshops across campuses, as needed.

9. Oversees the development of items for their course examinations.

10. Reviews data from nationally normed examinations to identify areas of weakness for improvement.

11. Communicates with the Institutional Effectiveness team to provide data for analysis.

12. Assists the Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction in creation of examinations for obtaining education units for faculty development offerings, e.g., COPA Training.

13. Communicates regularly with the Senior Director of Curriculum & Instruction regarding testing and identified areas of concern.

14. Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Education: An earned master’s degree in nursing, psychometrics, or related field is preferred. A doctoral degree in education or nursing education with a focus on curriculum and instructional design, psychometrics is strongly preferred. An earned CNE credential and experience in item writing for NCSBN is also preferred.

• Special Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of test development and analysis experience.

• Degree of Supervision: Minimal; Collaborative intent for the development, delivery, and assessment of testing tools is of paramount importance.

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity : I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character : I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability : I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect : I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence : I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.