What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Developer, ARCA position at University of Chicago?
Department
HUM Staff: CLC - Office of Language Assessment
About The Department
The Chicago Language Center (CLC) is a vibrant hub for innovative language pedagogy, providing professional development and support to language instructors and students at all levels of the over 50 languages taught each year at the University of Chicago. The Office of Language Assessment (OLA) is an integral component of all these undertakings and plays a critical role across all languages taught on the UChicago campus, as well as providing English language assessment services.
Job Information
Job Summary
The Office of Language Assessment (OLA) in the Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of Chicago has test developer opportunities for the Academic Reading Comprehension Assessment (ARCA™). The ARCA is an innovative test of reading comprehension skills for graduate students working with scholarly texts. Test developers develop, review and grade tests used to assess test-takers’ academic reading comprehension proficiency in multiple foreign languages. Test developers work remotely and are trained in all aspects of ARCA development and grading.
Current needs include the languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew (modern), Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Persian.
This position is part-time, benefits in-eligible, seasonal, remote, and based on demand. Hours will never reach or exceed 20/week.
Candidates, please upload all required documents (resume, cover letter, and references) to be considered.
Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications
Education
Job Family
Temporary Staff
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$20.00 - $40.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
HUM Staff: CLC - Office of Language Assessment
About The Department
The Chicago Language Center (CLC) is a vibrant hub for innovative language pedagogy, providing professional development and support to language instructors and students at all levels of the over 50 languages taught each year at the University of Chicago. The Office of Language Assessment (OLA) is an integral component of all these undertakings and plays a critical role across all languages taught on the UChicago campus, as well as providing English language assessment services.
Job Information
Job Summary
The Office of Language Assessment (OLA) in the Division of Arts and Humanities at the University of Chicago has test developer opportunities for the Academic Reading Comprehension Assessment (ARCA™). The ARCA is an innovative test of reading comprehension skills for graduate students working with scholarly texts. Test developers develop, review and grade tests used to assess test-takers’ academic reading comprehension proficiency in multiple foreign languages. Test developers work remotely and are trained in all aspects of ARCA development and grading.
Current needs include the languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew (modern), Italian, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Persian.
This position is part-time, benefits in-eligible, seasonal, remote, and based on demand. Hours will never reach or exceed 20/week.
Candidates, please upload all required documents (resume, cover letter, and references) to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Close coordination with the OLA in ARCA test development and grading.
- Attend test development and rater training sessions and demonstrate evidence of accurate and consistent grading.
- Coordinate with other testers and OLA staff in reviewing ARCAs during the development stage.
- Report ARCA results to the OLA in a timely fashion.
- Participate in regular norming (compensated) sessions and other professional development workshops.
- ACTFL Advanced High or Superior language proficiency (or the equivalent), or native speaker proficiency in the language of the test.
- Excellent communications skills, especially writing skills.
- Use one’s own personal computer to develop and review tests.
- Possess work authorization for employment in the United States without sponsorship.
- Demonstrated experience working with secondary literature in research or other scholarly contexts.
- Meet deadlines.
Education, Experience, or Certifications
Education
- Bachelors degree required.
- PhD in pertinent fields are preferred.
- Background working in higher education.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and multimedia.
- Work takes place in home environment.
- Some evening and weekend work.
- Sit at a computer for 2-4 hours.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter including your interest in this position
- Three References Contact Information
Job Family
Temporary Staff
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$20.00 - $40.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Salary : $20 - $40
