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| Title | Test Development Positions--Avant Assessment |
| Body | POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR: Item Development Manager REPORTS TO: Test Production Manager LOCATIONS: Eugene, Oregon preferred, telecommute possible Avant Assessment, partnered with the Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS) at the University of Oregon, is a world leader in web-based second-language assessment. Founded in 2001, Avant Assessment has established a strong presence in the field of online second-language assessment. Individuals interested in joining a growing company dedicated to improving language learning by providing assessments that measure proficiency and generate meaningful data for educators and students should choose Avant Assessment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Academic and/or professional background in linguistics, educational measurement, second language acquisition, foreign language education, or TESOL • Experience in team leadership or supervision • Ability to work with diverse groups on complex projects • Self-directed and well organized with strong attention to detail • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage personnel to meet deadlines under pressure • Ability to travel on an occasional basis • Excellent communication and organization skills • Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs as needed PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree in linguistics or related field • Professional experience in large-scale test development • Intermediate to advanced skills in MSWord and Excel • Personal experience in language learning RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate test item writing activities for online tests of foreign language proficiency. These activities include: • Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of native speakers of target languages participating in test-development activities including: procuring foreign language reading or audio passages, rating passages for difficulty, procuring copyright authorization, ensuring authenticity to the target language • Oversee test item development: write, review, and edit items adhering to quality assurance standards • Organize and maintain computer-based records of all test development activities and products • Facilitate ongoing communication with and training of item writing personnel • Implement and adhere to project management schedules and staffing plans as required to achieve project objectives • Maintain records providing ongoing project status reports • Accept and integrate client feedback to improve product quality COMPENSATION: Starting salary in the range of $42,500 to $50,000 annually depending upon education and experience. Competitive benefits package included. OPPORTUNITIES: Avant Assessment, LLC provides a supportive working environment where innovation, independent work effort, and leadership are valued and rewarded. Ginger Butler Interim Director of Test Development Avant Assessment Eugene, Oregon, USA gbutler@avantassessment.com www.avantassessment.com tel: 541-338-9090 or: (888) 718-7887 McCoy, J. [LTEST-L] Test Development Positions--Avant Assessment. Language Testing Research and Practice listserv (LTEST-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU, 20 Aug 2008). |
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| Inputdate | 2008-08-24 08:00:32 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2008-08-24 08:00:32 |
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| Publishdate | 2008-08-25 00:00:00 |
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