Company
For over 40 years MetaMetrics mission has been to provide every learner with the information they need to grow to their fullest potential in school and work. They utilize AI technologies and educational measurement methodology to measure student ability, applying learning theory to match learners to optimal resources, instruction and career pathways.
MetaMetrics provides measures for reading and math ability that are designed to “inspire everyone to build a brighter tomorrow.”
The company takes a “collaborative first approach” and has built a reputation for helping people see the individual behind the measure. Millions of learners receive Lexile and Quantile measures each year from a wide variety of assessments, and each measure is unique as it represents the individual learner’s journey and abilities.
MetaMetrics continues to innovate and find new applications for their Lexile Framework for Reading and Quantile Framework for Math, including connecting academics with career planning and developing growth models to show learners their potential growth paths. MetaMetrics utilizes a wide array of expertise in these efforts – from psychometrics, content development and machine learning/AI.
Opportunity
Reporting to the CEO the Chief Innovation Officer will be central to MetaMetrics strategic development, collaborating across the organization to create new opportunities, introduce innovative practices, and strengthen the ability to adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape, meeting both current and future needs.
Primary responsibilities:
- Protect and defend the MetaMetrics brand and intellectual property
- Lead and inspire a team to enhance culture and engagement, fostering a highly motivated and cohesive unit through strategic vision, effective communication, and innovative engagement initiatives
- Develop new and innovative ways to increase growth and impact for the Lexile and Quantile measures, including expanding into new market segments
- Leverage AI technologies to advance the value and benefits of MetaMetrics’ solutions
- Create, promote, and manage a research agenda that balances market needs with advancing the core measurement capabilities
- Serve as a key customer-facing expert, translating complex customer needs into successful solutions, and be the face of psychometric expertise at conferences
Ideal Candidate
You can speak confidently on psychometrics and current assessment trends in education. You have experience devising and guiding innovative changes that build quality and value. You can inspire and nurture a passionate team, fostering an environment of continuous growth and innovation, as well as working with diverse internal and external stakeholders, sharing insights that shape strategic decisions.
You should have the following experiences and skill sets:
- Recognized expertise in measurement, psychometrics, assessment validity/reliability, and research design
- Ability to identify and pursue adjacent market opportunities for expanding Lexile and Quantile measures
- Strong research and product development skills to advance the core measurement capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership in the design and development of research studies on educational assessment
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills to translate technical concepts for stakeholders
- Passion for Metametrics’ mission and a desire to shape the future direction of the organization
- Collaborative leadership style to work effectively across the executive team and organization
Learn More
The Knowledge Leaders search process is thorough and may include: a written assessment, multiple interviews (recorded and in person), background and social media checks, employment and education verifications, a drug screen, and professional reference checking. After all, our mission is to transform education by recruiting the best world leaders.
Submit your resume to Peggy Williams at Knowledge Leaders.
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