Office of Admissions

Annual Salary Range for Program Director II: $179,692 - $239,585

Annual Salary Range for Program Director III: $197,659 - $263,543

FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week

Summary

The Director of Exam Development (Program Director II or III) is a member of the State Bar’s Executive Management Team and creates the mission and long-term vision of the Exam Development team within the Office of Admissions. The Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for development of the California Bar Exam, the First Year Law Students’ Exam, and legal specialization exams. The role is responsible for managing all phases of exam content creation—including drafting, review, content validation, and standard validation—with a focus on fairness, validity, reliability, and compliance with psychometric and legal licensure standards. The Exam Development D...