[Edling] Job: Research Assistant, Language Assessment at Center for Applied Linguistics

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Research Assistant, Language Assessment

CAL Classification: Research Assistant I
Program Area: World Languages and Venture Assessments
Division: Language Assessment Division
Hours Per Week: 35 hrs/wk (full-time)
Position Available: Immediately

OVERVIEW

The Research Assistant provides research and development support for project-specific tasks and activities, and is responsible for carrying out language assessment project activities as assigned, contributing to the completion of project tasks and deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  *   Assist with development of item writing and review procedures and processes.
  *   Coordinate recruiting and hiring of consultants and track their performance.
  *   Contribute to development and review of language assessment items.
  *   Assist with test scoring and the compilation of scorer training materials.
  *   Create meeting agendas and take and disseminate meeting notes.
  *   Write and edit proposals, research reports, articles, conference presentations, and other project-related products.
  *   Deliver professional development workshops and conference presentations.
  *   Communicate with partners and external colleagues.
  *   Responsible for cleaning data, creating data tables, coding open-ended survey responses, updating the text of reports following a pre-existing format, and proofreading reports.
  *   Conduct library and Internet searches and other research activities.
  *   Coordinate project tasks and timelines.
  *   Assist with other administrative duties as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  *   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of related work experience; or
  *   Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
  *   Experience working with test development and item writing and/or English language teaching.
  *   Experience or formal coursework in language assessment, research methods, quantitative analysis, second/foreign language acquisition/learning/teaching.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  *   Excellent interpersonal, editing, oral and written communication skills in English.
  *   Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment.
  *   Proficiency in a language other than English.
  *   Proficient in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  *   Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  *   Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  *   Acute attention to detail and strong work ethic.

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IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER:

Mail:
Center for Applied Linguistics
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Human Resources, Recruitment 17-12 Research Assistant, Language Assessment

Electronically:
jobs at cal.org<mailto:jobs at cal.org>
Attn: Recruitment 17-12 Research Assistant, Language Assessment

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

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The Center for Applied Linguistics (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.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

CAL 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.

CAL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CAL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CAL employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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