Provide vision and direction in alignment with NCME’s mission and strategic plans. 

Support the Board in focusing on governance and societal impact, while ensuring effective operational execution. 

Preserve continuity of NCME initiatives across leadership transitions. 

Represent NCME to members, partners, and the broader education and policy community. 

Oversee financial management, budgeting, and fundraising in collaboration with the Budget and Finance Committee Chair and the AMC. 

Ensure fiscal health by adhering to Board-approved budgets and policies, with authority to manage contracts and expenditures within delegated limits. 

Explore opportunities for funding NCME initiatives aligned with organizational goals. 

Serve as a resource for the Board and committees, providing information, continuity, and ensuring appropriate administrative support. 

Enable volunteer committees and SIGIMIEs to operate effectively, while respecting Board governance structures and liaison roles. 

Work closely with the NCME President to plan all Board and Executive Committee meetings, oversee the production of board meeting materials, and provide regular progress reports on established priorities. 

Strengthen NCME’s influence in educational assessment policy and practice. 

Build and sustain relationships with peer organizations (e.g., AERA, APA, ATP, CCSSO, ITC, NAGB, U.S. Department of Education). 

Serve as NCME’s spokesperson, representing the organization in alignment with Board-approved positions and consulting with leadership on sensitive issues. 

Actively manage and oversee the work of NCME’s AMC operational partner. 

Provide clear direction and oversight to the AMC-staffed Director of Operations and other assigned team members, ensuring alignment with NCME’s priorities. 

Coordinate closely with the AMC through daily communications as needed, weekly check-ins, and monthly team meetings. 

Conduct annual performance evaluations of the AMC. 

Doctoral degree in psychometrics, educational measurement, educational research, statistics, or a related field. 

Minimum of eight years’ professional experience in educational assessment, research, or higher education (e.g., testing organization, faculty role, licensure/certification, policy agency). 

Demonstrated senior leadership, organizational and financial management, and team-building experience. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a variety of audiences. 

Proven ability to work effectively in partnership with a board of directors and volunteer committees. 

Demonstrated experience managing external vendors or service providers 

Ability to travel approximately twice quarterly. 

Experience in education policy and/or advocacy related to assessment and measurement. 

Senior-level leadership in nonprofit or professional association management. 

Demonstrated experience with and/or service to NCME or related professional organizations. 

Chief executive and/or board level leadership experience. 

Familiarity with nonprofit governance best practices (e.g., BoardSource frameworks).