Job: Quantitative Research Assistant at CAL

[Francis Hult]

Quantitative Research Assistant

Division/Program: Language Testing Division

Hours per week: Full time (35)

Salary: mid 40's FTE per annum, depending upon qualifications

Position Available: Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

Work under the direction of the Associate Manager for Psychometrics/ Research and the Coordinator of the Quantitative Research Team to assist in the preparation of data from a large-scale English language proficiency test. Coordinate schedules of Psychometrics/Research team and Quantitative Research Team. Assist the Quantitative Research Team in applying measurement and statistical research design and data analytical methods to language testing and applied linguistic problems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Coordinate scheduling of projects for Psychometrics/Research team

Manage team and project calendars for Psychometrics/Research and Quantitative Research teams

Oversee collecting, entering, and cleaning data, taking appropriate steps to ensure its quality 

Establish and maintain communication with those who provide raw data to CAL 

Assist in analyzing data from various CAL projects by applying appropriate quantitative research methods 

Assist in writing reports of the research 

Proofread data, analyses, and reports of project team members 

Apply of software tools for test and survey development.

Create and implement layout design for survey and test answer sheets

Assist other CAL staff in issues of quantitative research and language testing

Coordinate dissemination of researcher developed instruments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience or Master's Degree preferred.

Experience: 

At least 2 years of project coordination, data preparation, analysis and reporting experience.

Additional Qualifications:

Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Strong EXCEL, SPSS, and database skills

Ability to communicate quantitative results to a broad audience

Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills

Writing, editing, and proofreading skills (APA style a plus) 

Ability to take direction as well as to work independently

Established track record of working successfully in team situations


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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line. 

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment. 

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Phyllis Tate, Recruitment 09-02A

Or respond by e-mail to: jobs at cal.org, Attn: 09-02A 

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