Job Description:
- The Test Development Technician is on the staff of the Content Production and Publishing department.
- An individual in this role uses various software programs to produce materials and products associated with test development and test publishing.
- This includes creating and maintaining content rich databases that support computer-based tests.
- The position requires working on multiple projects simultaneously and planning and executing assigned tasks efficiently to meet every deadline with accurate outcomes.
- The Test Development Technician partners with copyeditors, graphic artists, and quality assurance staff to coordinate efforts within the group and meet shared goals.
Primary Responsibilities
- Uses knowledge of available software to most effectively produce each job
- Applies advance knowledge of software to create and format complicated technical documents
- Migrates and converts items and images from MS Word documents to database format
- Maintains multiple databases and data input of test items
- Organizes data based on program and content area specifications and makes recommendations, as needed
- Builds item banks that will be used for test publishing
- Creates test forms for use in test publishing
- Utilizes strong technical skills to easily learn and apply new features that support production needs
- Works cooperatively with team members and other departments to meet client driven deadlines
Minimum Required Skills,
- Strong organizational and document management skills
- Proficiency with databases, MS Word, and Excel
- Understanding of relational databases
- Ability to learn technologies and software easily
- Strong analytical and trouble-shooting skills
- Experience in computer-based content management
- Experience with test publishing a plus
- Detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team
- MS Word, MS Excel, Snag–It, PDF Editor
Minimum Education Requirement:
- High School graduate (associate or bachelor's degree preferred).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote