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Job Title: Research Assistant
Division/Program: Language Testing Division (LTD)
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (full time)
Position Available: April 1, 2004
Salary: $32,000 to $38,000 per annum FTE, depending upon qualifications
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Will be responsible for coordination and
research support to three projects on t he assessment of oral
proficiency in Spanish and Arabic and training others to u se such
assessments. The projects involve entering data into databases,
transcribing tapes, coordinating meetings, administering oral
proficiency tests, conduc ting research on technology and other duties
as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Entering data Transcribing Arabic or Spanish
tests Administering oral proficiency tests Conducting research on
technology relevant to project Maintaining physical and electronic
files and databases Coding and analyzing data Initiating and
maintaining correspondence with partners Assisting in development of
training materials Creating and maintaining databases Assisting in
correspondence and coordination with the Project Managers, Research
Assistants, advisers and other persons involved in the projects
Assisting in writing and editing research reports, articles,
conference presenta tions and other project-related products Preparing
information binders for meetings or trainings Conducting library,
Internet searches and other research activities
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: B.A. Degree in Education, Psychology,
Arabic, Spanish, Linguistics or related field. M.A. preferred
Experience: Must be fluent in Arabic or Spanish, and have experience
in Outlook , Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint. Must be flexible,
organized, attentive to detail, and be able to prioritize tasks from
several projects. Must be available for occasional travel to meetings
or conferences.
The Center for Applied Linguistics is an E.E.O employer and offers an
excellent benefit package.
NOTE: In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants
will be requ ired to show proof of their legal right to accept
employment in the United State s.
IF INTERESTED, SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Center for Applied Linguistics
4646 40th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Recruitment 04-01
Or reply by e-mail to ann@cal.org
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