Director, Measurement Services

Job Description

Job Description

Career Title: Director, Measurement Services

Department: Measurement Services

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

Career Summary:

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) is seeking to hire a Director of Measurement Services who will lead and support a high-performing and highly skilled team. As a people leader in this role, you will lead a team of 27 employees with 3 direct reports.

The Director of Measurement Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Measurement Services department, guiding the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ANCC certification exams, and related products. The Director sets the vision for exam development strategy and execution by managing cross-functional staff, volunteers, vendors, and subject matter experts to execute test development, security, and quality processes. The Director ensures relevant accreditation and ISO-related standards are met. The role advances organizational priorities by identifying market and industry trends, shaping new product opportunities, managing budgets and resources, mitigating program risks, and ensuring programs are delivered efficiently, securely, on time, and within budget. The role also supports the strategic direction of the organization, senior leadership, and entity-level boards through program evaluation, reporting, and recommendations that strengthen certification program quality, innovation, compliance, and long-term growth.

Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally

(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.

What You Will Do:

• Provides oversight and strategic direction for implementing best practices in innovative certification exam design, development, and security.
• Oversees and develops annual departmental budget and capital budget for test development/maintenance, manages finances and meets revenue/budget goals
• Leads departmental strategy and annual goal planning in alignment with organizational strategic plan
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders representing ANCC Measurement Services products and services
• Oversees department level accreditation requirements, follow up, and ISO certification efforts. Participates in internal and external audits and takes corrective action on any non-compliance issues or opportunities for improvement
• Hiring and performance management of other leaders and individuals
• Collaborates with other departments across the organization
• Coordinates with external partners and vendors to provide necessary credentialing and exam management services
• Facilitates departmental and organizational meetings

What you bring to the American Nurses Enterprise:

Required Education

• Doctoral Degree (PhD) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PhD in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field.

Related Work Experience

• Ten (10) years of assessment development, credentialing, job analysis, competency modeling, psychometrics, and budgeting experience required. At least five (5) years of leadership experience.

Computer skills required:

• MS 365 Suite and all other programs required as a director.
• Advanced use of office software, statistical software, and item banking software

Skills

• Understanding of data management, security, and privacy standards.
• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, engagement, and management.
• Identifying and using emerging technologies.
• Experience with new market entry or new product development, product forecasting, and expense reduction strategies.
• Contract negotiation and execution.
• Accurately attend to details, adapts to changing priorities and work demands, takes initiative, works autonomously and works collaboratively and effectively within and across teams.
• Senior leader organizational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee complex priorities and drive results under tight deadlines.

What ANE Offers You:

Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.

Every role within ANE contributes to a healthier world through The Power of Nurses™.

An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)

Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.

Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.

Exceptional benefits including but not limited to 401K retirement contributions of up to 7%, generous PTO which includes the week-off between Dec 25 and Jan 1, in addition to Personal Days-off, 11 paid Holidays, excellent health/medical benefits, and much more.

Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).

Work Schedule:

Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

Location:

ANE Headquarters office located at: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Learn more about the American Nurses Enterprise:

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The American Nurses Enterprise:

Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.