Research Assistant, Test Assembly, Desktop Publishing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Report to the Test Assembly Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Assemble, design, and conduct quality control for large-scale online and print-based English language proficiency examinations.

• Transfer text and graphics into Adobe InDesign templates.

• Adhere to the CAL style guide, WCAG standards, and print specifications.

• Create and maintain test booklets, administration scripts, and supplementary test materials.

• Prepare and evaluate test blueprints and item inventories.

• Execute layout modifications and minor graphic edits.

• Conduct systematic quality control reviews of print and computer-based test materials.

• Utilize screen-reader software to verify alternate text and ensure document accessibility.

• Maintain, document, and enhance quality control procedures and checklists.

• Monitor stakeholder feedback, implement approved revisions, and maintain verifiable revision histories.

• Assist with mock test administrations and revise materials based on findings and user feedback.

• Manage test item databases and item banks.

• Contribute to the internal style guide and documentation for test assembly procedures.

• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to test security protocols.

• Perform other assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Design, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years of experience in producing educational or assessment materials.

• High proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to meticulously follow established procedures, templates, and style guides.

• Capability to apply quality control standards for both print and digital production.

• Skill in managing competing priorities and meeting strict production deadlines.

• Proficiency in working accurately with databases and test item banks.

• Experience with standardized educational assessments or operational test production is a plus.

• Familiarity with screen reader technologies such as JAWS and NVDA.

• Understanding of accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Must reside in the United States; this position is not available to candidates living in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California, or U.S. Territories.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for benefits.

• Flexible work arrangement allowing for a combination of in-person work at the D.C. office in a hoteling capacity or remote work up to 100%.

• Equal employment opportunity protections.