Careers
To apply for any of the following positions, please submit your information to
careers@newmeridiancorp.org.
Senior Program Manager
The ideal candidate for this exciting, dynamic role must be able to work collaboratively in a fast paced environment; anticipate problems and come up with creative methods of solving them; develop strong, positive, constructive relationships with senior-level state clients and multiple stakeholders; manage project teams; and make sure that quality control procedures are adhered to in order to produce high quality assessments within deadline and budget. They must be able to work in an environment where project requirements often change and evolve, and must be comfortable seeking out information and advice, when necessary. They must be able to conceptualize how all the parts of a complex project fit together and what a change to one part will mean for the other parts. Successful candidates will create a proactive culture in which the efficient creation of high-quality products is second nature.
Senior Project Manager
The candidate for this position will lead the day to day management of external and internal projects to ensure the successful planning and execution of assigned programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working collaboratively with cross functional teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to ensure requirements are documented, schedules are maintained, project scope is tracked, and details are communicated to all stakeholders. They must be able to work in an environment where project requirements often change and must be comfortable seeking out information and escalating issues as they occur. Successful candidates will show a high degree of independence, resourcefulness, and ownership on the projects they manage.
Sales Enablement Manager
Are you a natural communicator? Are you an experienced marketeer who loves to collaborate with the sales team? Do you believe in purpose-driven sales? If so, New Meridian Corporation, a nonprofit organization seeking to disrupt assessment as we know it by focusing on what is important—student learning through high quality assessments—while reducing costs and time of implementation, is looking for a creative and energetic sales enablement manager. This position, reporting to the vice president of marketing will support New Meridian’s marketing strategies by creating and integrating content, training, and coaching materials for the sales team. This position will also own the customer’s buyers’ journey and competitive intelligence.
Psychometrician, Assessment Design and Development
New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates to fill a Psychometrician position. This position, reporting to the Chief Assessment Officer (CAO) will support New Meridian’s assessment design, psychometric, research, and statistical programming activities to further the goals of New Meridian to develop and market a portfolio of innovative customized assessment offerings. Candidates interested in this position will have a strong working knowledge of and interest in K-12 education, a collaborative working style, and expertise in psychometrics, data analysis and programming, data file management and cleaning, and applied research methods.
Communications Manager
Do you love to tell stories? Is the belief that every child has the right to a great education a key component of your life? If so, New Meridian Corporation, a nonprofit organization seeking to disrupt assessment as we know it by focusing on what is important—student learning—while reducing costs and time of implementation is looking for an energetic and creative candidate to become our brand storyteller and content developer. This position, reporting to the vice president of marketing will support New Meridian’s marketing communications strategies telling our story in multidimensional ways. This position will convey messages to target audiences and promote our brand and public understanding among stakeholders.
Chief Information Officer
We are looking for a strong leader who understands the strategic role technology plays in helping the organization achieve its mission. Secure, effective management of data and analytics is a critical foundation for New Meridian’s core work, whether that be understanding how students perform on our assessments or evaluating the efficiency with which we’re managing a state contract. You will have experience building out a data and analytics infrastructure from the ground up, working across the organization to define business-critical information needs, architecting the data and IT systems for managing data across the organization, integrating systems and applications, and addressing data security requirements.
Assessment Solutions Architect
New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates to fill a position as Assessment Solutions Architect. Reporting to the Chief Assessment Officer, the Assessment Solutions Architect will support New Meridian’s assessment design, psychometric, and product research activities with the goal of expanding the reach and impact of our assessment solutions. Candidates interested in this position should have an extensive background in developing educational assessments, supporting assessment solutions for proposals, and cultivating relationships with vendors and customers.
Director, Human Resources
New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates to fill a Director of Human Resources position. This position, reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) will support New Meridian’s hiring and employee support activities to further the goals of New Meridian to be a highly desired workplace. Candidates interested in this position should have a strong working knowledge of and interest in evaluating employee programs and policies, optimizing employee relations, and ensuring employment regulation and compliance.
Director, Finance
New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates to fill a position as Director of Finance. The Director of Finance reports to the COO and is a key member of the Executive Team.