Part Time Evaluator, B.S. Psychology

Job Description:

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:

• Master’s degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences with a focus on Mental Health and Psychology, (Behavioral Health, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner studies, Sociology, Neuropsychology) or closely related disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating a strong foundation in psychology, behavioral health, or sociology
• Experience with online learning in virtual educational environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree (relevant to the same types of degree in Minimum Qualifications)
• Work experience with competency-based education in an online environment

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.

About Us

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