27.2102, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies

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Subject: 27.2102, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies

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Date: Fri, 06 May 2016 18:52:48
From: Anna Carson [acarson at icls.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition: Evaluation Specialist, International Center for Language Studies, Virginia, USA

University or Organization: International Center for Language Studies 
Department: Foreign Language Division
Job Location: Virginia, USA 
Web Address: http://www.icls.edu/
Job Title: Evaluation Specialist II
Job Rank: Evaluation Specialist II; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition 

Description:

The International Center for Language Studies (ICLS) is currently hiring for
the above position at our client site in Arlington, VA which provides language
training and testing to the diplomatic community in over 70 foreign languages.

Job Description:

- Plan and conduct evaluation tasks or projects either in a group or executed
single-handedly. 
- Collaborate on the development, editing, and review of SLS-relevant
evaluation reports, proposal drafts, SLS-specific evaluation policies and
procedures, and reference materials as directed.
- Provide advisory services to SLS staff in determining research objectives,
creating evaluation plans, designing and delivering evaluative instruments,
and analyzing, interpreting,and determining implications of evaluation
results.
- Assist in the design and/or maintenance of a database for tracking
evaluation project timelines and completion.
- Research evaluation models and systems for potential implementation in SLS
and assist with drafting proposals as needed.
- Assist with the development and delivery of SLS-relevant in-service staff
development designed to build skills in effective training evaluation and data
analysis.
- Propose, plan and conduct evaluation tasks or projects leading groups or
executing single-handedly. Tasks and projects include but are not limited to
instructional research and institutional (management) data handling and
analysis.
- Provide expert advisory services to SLS staff and lead teams as needed in
determining research objectives, creating evaluation plans, designing and
delivering evaluative instruments, and analyzing, interpreting, and
determining implications of evaluation results.
- Review evaluation plans for proposed projects for effectiveness and provide
recommendations as needed.
- Research evaluation models and systems for potential implementation in SLS
and draft proposals for improving evaluation models and systems in SLS.
- Develop and deliver SLS-relevant in-service staff development workshops.
Requirements:
- MA/MS or Ph. D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in evaluation design and delivery
in an educational context and/or a minimum of five (5) years of experience
using qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research.
- Native or near-native foreign language proficiency in at least one foreign
language
- Advanced, native, or near-native English language proficiency
- Eligibility to work in the United States and have a minimum of 1 year
remaining U.S. employment eligibility.
- Experience in evaluation design and delivery in the educational context
and/or experience using qualitative and quantitative methods in social science
research
- Ability to speak and write clearly on topics related to evaluation.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

- MA/MS or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant field preferred.
- Experience managing the design and implementation of comprehensive
organizational systems preferred.
- Experience teaching or researching adult learners of foreign languages
preferred.
- Experience designing and delivering evaluation-related training to educator.

Application Deadline: 19-May-2016 

Email Address for Applications: foreignlang at icls.com 
Contact Information:
	Director, Foreign Language Division Anna Carson 
	Email: acarson at icls.com 

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