Technical Assessment Developer for Coursera Programs

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7224885 (Ref:BSU41849)

Posted: March 5, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Temporary assignment to develop assessments for the Master's in Computer Science and Master's in Data Science in the College of Science and Humanities, hosted on the Coursera platform on a course-by-course basis. Course assessments will be developed in a variety of online courses in the following areas: artificial intelligence, cloud computing, computer science, data management, data analysis, data science, data visualization, machine learning, mathematics, software development, statistical programming, statistics, web development.

Successful candidates will be hired to develop assessments for between one and three courses and have a success record in working alongside faculty course developers. Coursera will provide training, mentoring, and support for the employee, as well as dedicated university support from the College of Science and Humanities (CSH) and the Teaching Innovation team within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL).

  • The College of Science and Humanities invites applications for individuals to develop assessments for the Masters in Computer Science and Masters in Data Science, hosted on the Coursera platform, on a course-by-course basis. Course assessment to be developed in a variety of online courses in the following areas: artificial intelligence, cloud computing, computer science, data management, data analysis, data science, data visualization, machine learning, mathematics, software development, statistical programming, statistics, web development.

  • Successful candidates will be hired to develop assessments for between one and three courses and should have a success record in working alongside faculty course developers. Coursera will provide training, mentoring, and support for the employee, as well as dedicated university support from the College of Science and Humanities (CSH) and the Teaching Innovation team within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL).

  • The positions are temporary in nature and are not eligible for benefits.

Job Function:

Temporary assignment to develop assessments for the Master's in Computer Science and Master's in Data Science in the College of Science and Humanities, hosted on the Coursera platform on a course-by-course basis. Course assessments will be developed in a variety of online courses in the following areas: artificial intelligence, cloud computing, computer science, data management, data analysis, data science, data visualization, machine learning, mathematics, software development, statistical programming, statistics, web development.

Successful candidates will be hired to develop assessments for between one and three courses and have a success record in working alongside faculty course developers. Coursera will provide training, mentoring, and support for the employee, as well as dedicated university support from the College of Science and Humanities (CSH) and the Teaching Innovation team within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL).

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.

Minimum Experience:

  • Programming proficiency in Python, R, or another related programming language which includes automated testing and/or quality assurance.
  • Experience working with Jupyter Notebook, RStudio, and/or Visual Studio Code
  • Demonstrated experience with debugging and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Experience:

  • Previous experience designing and developing assessment tools
  • Familiarity with the Coursera platform

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Design, build and code scalable technical assessments using automated testing and grading features in the Coursera environment for the Ball State University curricula.
  • Efficiently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical assessments
  • Collaborate with faculty and DOSL staff to ensure assessment integrity and design


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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