[Hiring] Test Developer @Law School Admission Council

Role Description

Test Developers serve as test content specialists charged with creating LSAT and other test content and ensuring that this content satisfies the highest standards of quality, including soundness, fairness, and validity. Test Developers are expected to contribute to various phases of test development work, such as:

• Item writing and review
• Scored and unscored section assembly and review
• Post-administration review

Assigned test content may be multiple-choice, constructed response, or any other format utilized by assessments that LSAC may produce. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the security of test content
• Working cross-functionally to promote the success of LSAT administrations for both candidates and law schools
• Participating in assessment-related research
• Contributing to the preparation and administration of the LSAT-Puerto Rico exam, which is delivered in Spanish to a Puerto Rican audience

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in a discipline requiring strong reading, reasoning, and analytical skills is required (e.g., philosophy, linguistics, English, psychology)
• Ph.D or doctoral-level work is preferred

Requirements

• Write and review test content in assigned areas, ensuring soundness, validity, and compliance with LSAC standards of quality and fairness
• Translate, and review translations of, LSAT test content from English to Spanish
• Evaluate English test content for potential administration in Spanish to Puerto Rican test takers
• Represent LSAC in discussions with external stakeholders, particularly for the LSAT-Puerto Rico
• Work with other Test Developers to resolve differences in judgment
• Review test sections or bundles of test content for appropriate content variety and compliance with LSAC specifications
• Meet deadlines for delivery of sufficient quantities of test content
• Assist in preparing test content for delivery to candidates in various formats
• Ensure the security of test content at all stages of the development process
• Participate in assessment-related research and contribute to ideation for new test content constructs
• Maintain accountability for deliverables while working both individually and as a member of a group

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically, analytically, and logically
• Fluent in both English and Spanish
• Training in formal logic is preferred
• Some familiarity with HTML is preferred
• Understanding of test-related statistical data
• Strong sense of accountability for both individual and team objectives
• Forward-thinking mindset, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Excellent time management, prioritization, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Highly adaptable, flexible, and solutions-focused
• Skilled at, or willing to learn, custom or off-the-shelf software related to LSAT testing systems and platforms

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type

The LSAC standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. ET. As an exempt employee, the employee will be expected to work the hours necessary to satisfactorily complete their assignments.

Work Environment

This job operates in a remote and professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, cell phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Travel Requirements

Very limited travel may occasionally be expected for this position. Opportunities for additional, voluntary travel may arise from time to time.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly write, read, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information

Please note that this job description may not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

At LSAC we foster a culture based on our stated values and actively seek to broaden our pipeline of current and future leaders. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing individuals who have a passion for the work they do and the mission of LSAC. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. LSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.