Assessment Operations Product Associate (Spanish Fluency Preferred)
Description
Assessment Operations Product Associate
Location: Flexible within the United States
Travel: Occasional travel; up to 2 times per year
Position is available: Immediately
ABOUT ANET
ANet, or the Achievement Network, is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational equity for all students. We work alongside leadership teams to build a shared educational practice by tailoring strategic integration of assessments, coaching, and tools that lead to breakthrough results for students. Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an Assessment Operations Product Associate to plan and execute the logistical and operational details for ANet partners to access Math and ELA assessment content in third party platforms. The Associate will report to the Manager, Assessment Operations and work closely with the Math and ELA content teams to maintain and strengthen the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Create processes to review, edit, and input assessment items into third-party platforms (i.e., Illuminate DnA, Illuminate Renaissance, Illuminate School City, etc.)
● Co-lead quality assurance testing of the third-party platform and its alignment with ANet’s Assessment Tool
● Create and revise English and/or Spanish assessments in the third-party platform by selecting items, completing layout, and adhering to ANet’s style guide and assessment design principles
● Implement adjustments to ANet’s online items, assessments, and analysis guides based on team, content and partner input
● Support in determining areas for efficiency across the item creation and assessment building process in third-party platforms
● Create and manage daily tasks in Wrike, ANet’s project management system
● Lead project management for emerging production needs related to assessment creation and administration
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
● Minimum 1-3 years of project management work experience
● Ability to set realistic objectives and meet deadlines
● Experience independently owning workstreams to proactively generate innovative ideas and partner with key stakeholders on solutions
● Comfort learning and using new software, applications, and online platforms
● Thorough, precise and meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
● Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
● Preferred but not required: Spanish fluency: understanding of grammar rules, reading, writing and editing skills
All employees are expected to demonstrate continued growth within ANet’s competencies.
● Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
● Expertise in area of focus: Has skills and expertise in area of technical and functional expertise
● Critical thinking and data orientation: consistently identify, gather, and apply relevant information to work
● Planning and prioritizing work: breaks down work tasks/projects into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements; flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
The pay range for this position is between $21.42- $31.62 per hour. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($21.42- $26.23) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.
APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.
ANet is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.