Research Associate
The Research and Development Department has an opening for a versatile individual to provide a wide range of psychometric support to various client programs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting job analyses and other research studies.
- Developing examination specifications.
- Training item writers.
- Participating in examination review meetings
- Conducting and reviewing item analyses
- Conducting standard setting studies
- equating, and in general, helping to ensure the psychometric integrity of examination programs.
Requirements Include:
- Masters Degree in I/O Psychology, Measurement, or Education. One year of experience in testing/measurement preferred.
- Strong quantitative skills required, including experience with SPSS, SAS, or other statistical packages. Knowledge of statistics and testing/measurement issues required (e.g., mean, SD, SEM, correlation, reliability, validity). Advanced statistical knowledge (e.g., IRT, multivariate statistical methods) preferred.
- Skill in word processing and spreadsheet programs (e.g., WORD, Excel).
- Good oral and written communication skills. Can communicate effectively and competently with clients and committees.
- Ability to meet multiple demands and deadlines.
- Ability to assist in the coordination, planning, and monitoring of all phases of examination programs.
- Flexibility in using diverse approaches to meet various project requirements.
- Ability to work well, and communicate with others within the organization.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter in Word format to Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., 18000 W. 105th Street, Olathe, Kansas, 66061 or email to
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