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The Assessment and Evaluation team at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist. The SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist develops and manages educational program evaluation and continuous-improvement activities that support educational quality, program improvement, accreditation readiness, outcomes evaluation, and evidence-informed decision making across the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The position partners with faculty, educational leaders, committees, learners, administrators, and OAE colleagues to design, implement, and sustain evaluation systems that connect educational goals, learner development, program outcomes, recommendations, and improvement activities across undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, graduate biomedical education, and related educational initiatives.
The position reports to the Director of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation and works closely with the OAE team and other stakeholders, including faculty and staff from throughout JHUSOM.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for broad program evaluation, continuous-improvement, reporting, consultation, and stakeholder-engagement activities, including the following:
- Design, implement, and manage program evaluation and continuous-improvement activities supporting educational quality, institutional effectiveness, program improvement, and accreditation readiness.
- Lead and independently manage evaluation projects through planning, implementation, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, follow-up, and close-out.
- Collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence-informed decision making.
- Develop reports, presentations, recommendations, and other communication products that support decision making and continuous improvement for educational leaders, committees, program teams, and stakeholders.
- Provide consultation and guidance regarding evaluation methods, assessment strategies, continuous improvement processes, and program effectiveness.
- Support educational governance, accreditation, quality assurance, institutional reporting, and program-review initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, learners, OAE colleagues, and institutional stakeholders to advance evaluation and improvement priorities.
- Maintain documentation, project records, data stewardship practices, and follow-up processes that support accountable and appropriate use of evaluation findings.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Program Evaluation, Educational Research, Public Health, Health Professions Education, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Organizational Development, Improvement Science, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in program evaluation, assessment, institutional research, continuous quality improvement, accreditation support, or related analytical work.
- Experience supporting program evaluation, assessment, institutional research, quality improvement, accreditation, or related initiatives.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology, Program Evaluation, Health Professions Education, Educational Research, Public Health, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Improvement Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience in medical, health professions, biomedical, or higher education.
- Experience independently leading complex program evaluation or continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Experience using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods evaluation approaches.
- Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders.
- Experience developing evaluation frameworks, instruments, indicators, reporting systems, or improvement workflows.
- Experience communicating findings, limitations, recommendations, and implementation status to diverse audiences.
- Experience supporting accreditation, governance, educational quality review, institutional reporting, or program-review activities.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of program evaluation, assessment, continuous improvement, and quality assurance principles.
- Knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research or evaluation methods.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex information clearly and accurately.
- Strong project management, organization, consultation, collaboration, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, documentation, and data stewardship practices.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Qualtrics and experience using artificial intelligence tools to support evaluation, data management, analysis, reporting, or workflow improvement within secure, responsible, and well-documented processes.
- Proficiency with standard office, survey, data-management, project-management qualitative-analysis, data-visualization, and reporting tools appropriate to assigned evaluations.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Psychometrician
JOB POSTING TITLE (WORKING TITLE): SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist (School of Medicine - Assessment and Evaluation)
ROLE/LEVEL/RANGE: ACRP/04/ME
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($91,225 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Full Time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Admin Assessment Evaluation
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO IS THE LAW
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The Assessment and Evaluation team at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is seeking a SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist. The SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist develops and manages educational program evaluation and continuous-improvement activities that support educational quality, program improvement, accreditation readiness, outcomes evaluation, and evidence-informed decision making across the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
The position partners with faculty, educational leaders, committees, learners, administrators, and OAE colleagues to design, implement, and sustain evaluation systems that connect educational goals, learner development, program outcomes, recommendations, and improvement activities across undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, graduate biomedical education, and related educational initiatives.
The position reports to the Director of the Office of Assessment and Evaluation and works closely with the OAE team and other stakeholders, including faculty and staff from throughout JHUSOM.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for broad program evaluation, continuous-improvement, reporting, consultation, and stakeholder-engagement activities, including the following:
- Design, implement, and manage program evaluation and continuous-improvement activities supporting educational quality, institutional effectiveness, program improvement, and accreditation readiness.
- Lead and independently manage evaluation projects through planning, implementation, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, follow-up, and close-out.
- Collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence-informed decision making.
- Develop reports, presentations, recommendations, and other communication products that support decision making and continuous improvement for educational leaders, committees, program teams, and stakeholders.
- Provide consultation and guidance regarding evaluation methods, assessment strategies, continuous improvement processes, and program effectiveness.
- Support educational governance, accreditation, quality assurance, institutional reporting, and program-review initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty, administrators, learners, OAE colleagues, and institutional stakeholders to advance evaluation and improvement priorities.
- Maintain documentation, project records, data stewardship practices, and follow-up processes that support accountable and appropriate use of evaluation findings.
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Program Evaluation, Educational Research, Public Health, Health Professions Education, Social Sciences, Higher Education, Organizational Development, Improvement Science, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in program evaluation, assessment, institutional research, continuous quality improvement, accreditation support, or related analytical work.
- Experience supporting program evaluation, assessment, institutional research, quality improvement, accreditation, or related initiatives.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology, Program Evaluation, Health Professions Education, Educational Research, Public Health, Higher Education, Social Sciences, Improvement Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience in medical, health professions, biomedical, or higher education.
- Experience independently leading complex program evaluation or continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Experience using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods evaluation approaches.
- Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders.
- Experience developing evaluation frameworks, instruments, indicators, reporting systems, or improvement workflows.
- Experience communicating findings, limitations, recommendations, and implementation status to diverse audiences.
- Experience supporting accreditation, governance, educational quality review, institutional reporting, or program-review activities.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of program evaluation, assessment, continuous improvement, and quality assurance principles.
- Knowledge of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research or evaluation methods.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize, interpret, and communicate complex information clearly and accurately.
- Strong project management, organization, consultation, collaboration, and follow-through skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment while maintaining appropriate confidentiality, documentation, and data stewardship practices.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Qualtrics and experience using artificial intelligence tools to support evaluation, data management, analysis, reporting, or workflow improvement within secure, responsible, and well-documented processes.
- Proficiency with standard office, survey, data-management, project-management qualitative-analysis, data-visualization, and reporting tools appropriate to assigned evaluations.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Psychometrician
JOB POSTING TITLE (WORKING TITLE): SOM Assessment & Evaluation Specialist (School of Medicine - Assessment and Evaluation)
ROLE/LEVEL/RANGE: ACRP/04/ME
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $66,215 - $116,130 Annually ($91,225 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Full Time
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM Admin Assessment Evaluation
PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO IS THE LAW
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Assessment Specialist
Match your degree field to the role
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct connection between your degree and the Assessment Specialist duties. A psychology or educational measurement degree aligns cleanly. A general business degree likely won't, so document how your coursework maps to psychometric or evaluation methodology.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your metro area before you enter salary discussions.
Target districts with active LCA filing history
K-12 school districts, state education agencies, and large testing contractors file LCAs regularly for Assessment Specialists. Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history in this role, so you're not cold-applying to organizations that have never navigated the process.
Prepare a psychometric portfolio for RFE risk
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether an Assessment Specialist role truly requires a specialty degree. A portfolio showing test design work, standards alignment documents, or IRT analysis outputs strengthens the specialty occupation argument before any petition is filed.
Ask about cap-exempt status during interviews
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated testing bodies can sponsor H-1B workers outside the annual lottery cap. If an employer qualifies as cap-exempt, you can start in H-1B status at any time of year without waiting for October 1.
Register educational credentials before applying abroad
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before you apply. USCIS requires documented equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree, and submitting an unevaluated transcript is one of the most avoidable causes of petition delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assessment Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the classification depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS looks for evidence that a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as educational psychology, measurement, or psychometrics, is a standard requirement for the position. Generically worded job descriptions that accept any degree increase RFE risk. Employers should write job postings that tie duties to degree-specific knowledge.
Which visa types are realistic for Assessment Specialists seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary route for most applicants, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Candidates from Australia can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years. Candidates from Canada or Mexico may qualify for TN visa status if the role fits an applicable USMCA profession. F-1 students in relevant fields can bridge to sponsorship through OPT or STEM OPT if their degree qualifies.
What degree fields support an Assessment Specialist H-1B petition?
Educational psychology, psychometrics, educational measurement, curriculum and instruction, and cognitive psychology are the strongest matches. USCIS evaluates whether the degree field directly prepares someone to perform the specific duties, so the connection must be explicit in both the job description and the supporting documentation. Degrees in general education or social sciences may qualify if the specialization aligns with the role's technical requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Assessment Specialists?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for roles in education and assessment, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already navigated the LCA and petition process for this job title. That's a more reliable signal than applying broadly and asking each employer whether they sponsor.
Does the type of employer affect sponsorship likelihood for this role?
Employer type matters significantly. Universities and nonprofit testing organizations are often cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, meaning they can file petitions year-round without lottery participation. Large state education agencies and federally funded research centers also sponsor more frequently than small private tutoring companies. Healthcare systems that employ assessment specialists for clinical evaluation roles are another active sponsoring category worth targeting.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assessment Specialist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.