23.3653, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Assessment Manager, Open English

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LINGUIST List: Vol-23-3653. Sat Sep 01 2012. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 23.3653, Jobs: English; Applied Ling: Assessment Manager, Open English

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Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:30:14
From: Nicole Wilson [nicole.wilson at openenglish.com]
Subject: English; Applied Linguistics: Assessment Manager, Open English, Florida, USA

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University or Organization: Open English 
Department: Academics
Job Location: Florida, USA 
Web Address: http://www.openenglish.com
Job Rank: Assessment Manager  

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Academics division of Open English is seeking a bright and 
motivated assessment manager. This is a full-time permanent 
position in our Miami office. In this role, you will work with a team of 
sharp, motivated people on ambitious projects aimed at creating the 
most effective way to learn English out there. You will lead efforts to 
create and validate effective language proficiency assessments that 
allow us to reliably measure student progress, and to continuously 
improve our pedagogical practices and learning outcomes. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a fast-paced 
work environment, and excellent opportunities for career 
advancement. 

Responsibilities:
-  Organize and lead the full cycle of development for English 
language proficiency and placement tests
-  Write test and item specifications
-  Recruit, train, and supervise item writers, reviewers, and other 
support staff
-  Design and carry out validity, reliability, and benchmarking studies 
-  Plan and oversee large data collections with international 
participants
-  Analyze data, author technical documentation, and present 
research findings
-  Improve assessments based on study results
-  Make recommendations for improvements to curriculum based on 
assessment results
-  Resolve student feedback around test item fairness, content, and 
clarity

Requirements:
-  Masters degree in applied linguistics, cognitive or quantitative 
psychology, educational measurement, applied statistics, or related 
field. Ph.D. or Ed.D. a plus
-  At least 3 years experience in assessment including writing and 
validating test items, planning and managing data collection
-  Strong statistical knowledge
-  Tech literate; adept with SPSS, SAS, or comparable program
-  Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills
-  Bilingual English/Spanish or bilingual English/Portuguese a plus

Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter describing how your education and 
experience make you a strong fit for this position, a CV/Resume 
including the names and contact information for 3 references, and 
one writing sample (unpublished chapter from thesis is ok). Send 
these 3 documents as .pdf attachments (that contain your first and 
last name in the file names) to Dr. Nicole Wilson, Academic Director 
at the application email address below. Applications will be reviewed 
on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Original job post date: 
9/1/12.

Company Description:
Open English is the leading online school for English learners in 
Latin America with a revolutionary new approach to English 
language learning. We are a rapidly growing company, positioned as 
the leader in the $50 billion English learning industry. Our mission is 
to break through the traditional barriers of learning and help students 
around the world learn English. We do this by offering each student 
unlimited live English classes over the internet with native speaking 
teachers, multimedia engaging lessons, and a personal study 
advisor dedicated to their success.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: nicole.wilson at openenglish.com 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Nicole Wilson 
	Email: nicole.wilson at openenglish.com 





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