Administrator - Office of Assessment

Directs The Office Of Assessment In Providing Leadership And Support For Schools And Districts In The Implementation Of Ohio’s Assessment System

• Serves as both leader of all current state assessment work and as a thought and policy leader on the future of state assessment systems;
• Collaborates with all relevant offices in DEW to ensure that Ohio’s assessment system is coherent, aligned and modern;
• Leads all aspects of statewide K-12 assessment system including:
• Fiscal management of assessment contracts (e.g., OST contractor, ACT, SAT) and contract monitoring (e.g., vendor relation management, deliverables);
• Coordination with DAS to develop requests for proposal (RFPs);
• Coordination of a variety of tests for multiple purposes (e.g., computer-based test, ACT, SAT, Work Keys, Alternative Tests);
• Coordination of data files from vendors for use by multiple DEW offices (e.g., Data Quality and Governance, Accountability, Nonpublic Education Options);
• Development of assessments to meet career-technical education assessments in coordination with relevant offices;
• Knowledge and application of relevant technological innovations in assessment, (e.g., AI in test development),
• Ensures assessments and results meet technical requirements (e.g., reliability, validity, fairness);
• Develops high quality, user-friendly tools for stakeholders including educators and families to use data from assessment systems
• Serves as state lead for the Technical Advisors;
• Leads and directs assignments or deliverables for assessment vendor teams;
• Coordinates agency process for list of approved assessments (e.g., diagnostic screeners, gifted identification).
• Oversees the implementation of professional development and technical assistance emphasizing innovative practices to support districts in using assessment information to help students become college and career ready
  
  

Completion of a master’s degree in education, public policy, business, or related field and 5 years of experience in program oversight (supervision), leadership or educational administration which included strategic planning, policy analysis and implementation, data and financial analysis, and managing cross-functional teams.

OR

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in education, public policy, business, or a related field and 10 years of experience in program oversight (supervision), leadership or educational administration which included strategic planning, policy analysis and implementation, data and financial analysis, and managing cross-functional teams.

 

AND

• Understanding and experience implementing statewide, large-scale assessments including alternate assessments and EL assessments
• Understanding of basic psychometric principles
• Strong project management skills for projects with complex pieces
• Experience with budgeting for large contracts, projects, and grants
• Experience developing and implementing policy
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex roles and responsibilities
• Systems thinker with creativity and strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships with, and communicate complex messages to, a wide variety of stakeholders
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, particularly related to evaluating educational policy and complex data
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Political acumen with various stakeholders and constituent groups
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive customer- and employee-focused work environment
• Demonstrated ability to support and develop leaders and leadership competencies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills related to educational policy, resource allocation, and program design
• A strong understanding of Ohio’s educational policy and landscape
• Unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school
• Experience developing and creating professional development aligned to state policy implementation
  
  

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hollie.Robinson@education.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Aug 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$68.36

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Flexible

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Leading Others, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.