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Job ID: 2013-18482
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/18/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Boston
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Human Resources

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

This is a temporary position with an assignment of approximately 6 months.

Are you a talented, experienced recruiting professional ready to collaborate and shape the future of Pearson by identifying, attracting and acquiring the very best candidates? Do you excel at developing recruiting strategies by engaging key business partners? Do you thrive on both high volume hiring as well as filling niche positions utilizing various candidate generation resources? Do you love participating in industry trade associations to increase our presence within the local IT community? If so, then you are exactly what we are looking for!

In this role you will build relationships with hiring managers, build buzz about Pearson in the technology community, and ensure each candidate has a positive interaction with us. As the world’s leading learning company we encourage and support our team members who pursue career related training to strengthen their skills such as PHR Certifications, AIRS training, SHRM meetings, and more.

Your job will be to manage the complete hiring life cycle by:
- Developing and driving an aggressive recruiting plan that includes marketing Pearson as an employer of choice
- Growing candidate pipelines by sourcing from both traditional and creative new channels that haven't been tapped before including social networks
- Thoroughly evaluating candidates to check professional qualifications against job requirements
- Working with hiring managers to create engaging and compelling job descriptions
- Closing the hiring loop by both presenting offers and declining candidates gracefully
- Checking references
- Developing a thorough understanding of our company culture and becoming an ambassador of that culture to potential hires
- Ensuring each interaction with a candidate reflects positively on our company and culture

Qualifications

Requirements:
- 5+ years of recent sourcing and technical recruiting experience in software engineering (all of the most current technologies of course!)
- Consultative skills along with the ability to cultivate strong relationships, both inside and outside of the organization
- Ability to work independently and be very proactive
- Ability to ask, understand and effectively record answers to technical questions
- Proven adeptness with HR technology tools and all media channels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Technical or Engineering degree is a big plus
- Great sense of humor a must!

This position is located in Boston, MA. Only local applicants will be considered.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

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Job ID: 2013-17684
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Reading Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to reading development and/or reading instruction (e.g., education, applied linguistics, cognitive psychology, speech-language pathology).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy and national standards in reading education.
- Current or recent experience teaching students with reading difficulties.]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Reading-Job-MA-01035/2599651/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Reading-Job-MA-01035/2599651/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17682
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Special Education Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to Special Education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of students with disabilities, including students with learning disabilities, students with cognitive impairments, students who are deaf and hard of hearing, students who are blind and visually impaired, and/or students on the autism spectrum disorder.
- Current or recent experience teaching students with special needs.]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Special-Education-Job-MA-01035/2599650/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Special-Education-Job-MA-01035/2599650/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17687
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Business and Marketing Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to business education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of entrepreneurship, business ownership, business communication, human resources management, financial management, accounting, business law and ethics, personal financial literacy, marketing, international business, and/or business education.
- Current or recent experience teaching business and marketing at the middle school or secondary level.]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Business-and-Marketing-Job-MA-01035/2599653/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Business-and-Marketing-Job-MA-01035/2599653/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17686
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Science Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to science education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of life science, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, and/or general science pedagogy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science/Technology and national standards in science education.
- Current or recent experience teaching science at the elementary, middle school, or secondary level.]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Science-Job-MA-01035/2599654/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Science-Job-MA-01035/2599654/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2012-11049
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/17/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

The Scoring Director/Chief Reader trains educators to holistically evaluate written, spoken, and/or videotaped responses to a variety of teacher certification examinations. Responsibilities of this position include preparing materials that exemplify state-specific standards, orienting scorers through an established calibration process, managing scoring sessions, and, if qualified, serving as a content expert in a teaching content area. This position is in our Western Massachusetts office located in Hadley, MA.

Responsibilities
- Plan scoring sessions, including selecting sample responses to be used to orient scorers, estimating session length, and calculating scoring pool size.
- Manage scoring sessions, including training scorers, monitoring their performance, and counseling scorers and Assistant Chief Readers.
- Understand and consistently apply project standards (e.g., rubrics).
- Analyze performance statistics during and after each scoring session.
- Maintain test security and project confidentiality.
- Facilitate client meetings.
- Collaborate with other Chief Readers and Scoring Facilitators.

Qualifications
- An advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in education, English or a related field.
- Recent teacher education and teaching experience (elementary, secondary, or college-level).
- Strong skills in writing, editing, critical thinking, teamwork, and organization.
- Experience with holistic scoring models a plus.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate small and large group discussions to achieve focused goals.
- Occasional travel is required.]]>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Sr-Scoring-DirectorChief-Reader-Job-MA-01035/1930678/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Sr-Scoring-DirectorChief-Reader-Job-MA-01035/1930678/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17688
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Technology Education Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to technology education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and design, energy and power technology, transportation technology, communication technology, manufacturing technology, biotechnology, construction technology, the role of technology in global society, and/or national standards in technology education.
- Current or recent experience teaching technology education at the middle school or secondary level, or a background in engineering.]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Technology-Education-Job-MA-01035/2599652/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Technology-Education-Job-MA-01035/2599652/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17685
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/15/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The English as a Second Language Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to English as Second Language.
- Demonstrated knowledge of linguistics, sociolinguistics, first- and second-language acquisition, models of instruction in ESL and sheltered English immersion, and/or the roles and responsibilities of ESOL professionals in a public school setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy.
- Current or recent experience teaching students who are English language learners (preferably in a public school setting in the United States).]]>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-English-as-a-Second-Language-Job-MA-01035/2599655/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-English-as-a-Second-Language-Job-MA-01035/2599655/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17683
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 6/18/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Gifted Education Content Developer occupies an editorial position in the Test Development Services Department. The Content Developer's primary duties involve the performance of work that is directly related to the general business operations of the company and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The Content Developer performs writing tasks, interacts with outside consultants to obtain and evaluate information for test items, and assumes responsibility for specific components of department projects.

Responsibilities
- Develops assessments, including writing, revising, and performing quality control procedures.
- Conducts research in relevant areas as required.
- Interacts with department staff, outside consultants, and staff from other departments/divisions on specific projects, providing assistance as requested and representing departmental policy and practice.
- Assumes other duties as needed.

Qualifications
- Demonstrated research and writing skills.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a field directly related to Gifted Education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the development and characteristics of students with high ability; research-based curricular and instructional practices for students with high ability; procedures for designing, implementing, and evaluating differentiated instruction for gifted and talented students; strategies for fostering the communication skills and emotional development of gifted and talented students; and/or helping students with high ability make successful developmental, educational, and social transitions.
- Current or recent experience teaching students with special gifts, talents, and abilities.]]>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Gifted-Education-Job-MA-01035/2674434/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Content-Specialist-Gifted-Education-Job-MA-01035/2674434/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17487
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/9/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Hadley
Position Type: Term of Project - Full Time
Category: Professional Development

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Educational Assessment Leader is a key leadership position in the Test Development Department reporting directly to the Vice President, Assessment Program Services. The EAL will be responsible for building and fostering a team of subject matter experts and developers to work on assessments across multiple state educator certification programs in the areas of:
- District Leader
- School Leader
- Teacher Leader
- Special Education
- General Pedagogy and Content-Specific Pedagogy
- ESL

The Educational Assessment Leader also directs multiple educator assessment development activities and the implementation of company strategic initiatives related to assessment.

This is a 2 year Term of Project position.

Responsibilities
- Oversee recruitment and training of subject matter experts and content developers to create high quality assessment materials and supporting products.
- Leads and participates in content and measurement development work including but not limited to: designing assessments and items; developing assessment strategies and content; ensuring the content and measurement validity of the assessment; and managing staff supporting the process.
- Incorporates recent developments in assessment, teaching and learning research, and education leadership to offer innovative and authentic development solutions for educator assessments.
- Works directly and actively with clients and subject matter experts to design and review assessments.
- Supervises a team of subject matter experts and content development staff, overseeing work quality and productivity and staff professional development.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Provides support in strategic solutions, level-of-effort, and costing initiatives.
- Responds to requests for proposals with the assistance of professional colleagues.
- Travels on behalf of the company.
- Performs other duties as required, including preparing and delivering public presentations.

Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in School Administration, Educational Measurement and Testing, or equivalent related experience
- Proven management/leadership experience in an educational setting, including personnel leadership, mentoring, and training
- Comprehensive knowledge of subject area, measurement, content development, and test construction
- Experience in large-scale educational measurement including involvement in test construction, item development, standards alignment, and test design is preferred
- Excellent project planning and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple efforts and to address changes in priorities
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills required
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, especially in a teamwork environment]]>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Sr-Educational-Test-Development-Manager-Job-MA-01035/2589198/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hadley-Sr-Educational-Test-Development-Manager-Job-MA-01035/2589198/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18069
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 6/10/2013
Job Location: US-UT-Sandy
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Engineering

Overview

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Recent College Graduate)

As an education technology professional at Pearson, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how the world learns. Success in technology requires excellence every step of the way, which creates boundless career opportunities. At Pearson, we're passionate about advancing education and continue to invest in new technologies.Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work with senior staff and colleagues to master various functional and technical areas of our information system. You will implement (code, build, test) new features, maintain existing features, and develop reports including the components, data model, customization and reporting features managing student enrollments, calculating attendance and grades. Also, you will gather and refine requirements, develop designs, and implement, test and document solutions.

Work is performed in a dynamic and professional setting with business analysts, and project, product and development managers to implement features for Pearson School System customers.

You will learn new technologies, work with standard J2EE technologies, and utilize software best practices to design data structures, build and customize data entry pages and build and maintain reports. You will build and customize application components using a combination of HTML, Ajax / JavaScript, CSS, XML, Java, open source packages, and scripting languages. And you will build and maintain complex aggregate and detailed extract reports using a combination of our reporting engine scripting language, XML, SQL and GUI-based reporting tools.

Additionally, Pearson offers exceptional benefits, including tuition reimbursement for continuing your education in technology or business related fields.

Performance Measurements:
- Produce quality development work in a timely manner.
- Maintains effective relationships with managers, coworkers, and clients.
- Meets customer service goals by providing world-class service and meeting or exceeding customer expectations; maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Enhance job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; documenting solutions; participating in professional organizations; maintaining a high level of technical proficiency.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential and protecting intellectual property.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications

Requirements include:
- A passion for software development.
- Graduation from a 4-year college or university with a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems OR equivalent degree.
- Java experience and course work (C++ a strong plus).
- Familiarity with XML, HTML (AJAX a strong plus).
- Familiarity with the software development life cycle, and some project management concepts (understanding or experience with Agile or Scrum approaches a strong plus).
- Familiarity with the Eclipse Java IDE (Ant, Perforce, Jira a plus)
- Demonstrable software development portfolio from extracurricular development projects.
- iPhone or other mobile application device a strong plus.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work well on a team.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship; we are not offering sponsorship for this position.

#LI-MC1]]>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Sandy-Associate-Application-Engineer-Job-UT/2652851/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Sandy-Associate-Application-Engineer-Job-UT/2652851/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18129
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/10/2013
Job Location: US-OH-Columbus
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Faculty and Field Services Representative to work 2nd shift (11:30 am - 8:00 pm) in our Columbus, Ohio facility to begin an exciting career in the dynamic world of educational publishing.

Our Faculty and Field Services Representatives serve as liaisons between sales and customers; resolving customer inquiries and working with our sales, marketing, and editorial departments to ensure total quality customer satisfaction.
Those qualified will have strong oral/written skills, a professional telephone manner, the ability to create your own correspondence, and computer literacy. A four year degree is required. Recent customer service experience is preferred.

This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals looking for a challenge and a chance to build a career within the higher educational publishing industry.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position must demonstrate:
- High Achievement: recognition for excelling in a college and work environment
- Sales Experience or Aptitude: enthusiasm for the process of investigating, creating and fulfilling customer's needs
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected
- Interest in Publishing and Communication: experience or curiosity about the development of traditional and technology based intellectual property
- Technological Proficiency: working knowledge of the internet and basic software applications and programs

We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package including full medical/dental/vision coverage and an incentive benefits package including a competitive salary.]]>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Columbus-Faculty-and-Field-Services-Representative-Job-OH-43085/2653328/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Columbus-Faculty-and-Field-Services-Representative-Job-OH-43085/2653328/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17699
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/14/2013
Job Location: US-OH-Columbus
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Sales

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Faculty and Field Services Representative to work 2nd shift (11:30 am - 8:00 pm) in our Columbus, Ohio facility to begin an exciting career in the dynamic world of educational publishing.

Our Faculty and Field Services Representatives serve as liaisons between sales and customers; resolving customer inquiries and working with our sales, marketing, and editorial departments to ensure total quality customer satisfaction.

Those qualified will have strong oral/written skills, a professional telephone manner, the ability to create your own correspondence, and computer literacy. A four year degree is required. Recent customer service experience is preferred.

This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals looking for a challenge and a chance to build a career within the higher educational publishing industry.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position must demonstrate:
- High Achievement: recognition for excelling in a college and work environment
- Sales Experience or Aptitude: enthusiasm for the process of investigating, creating and fulfilling customer's needs
- Motivation: the drive to achieve beyond what is expected
- Interest in Publishing and Communication: experience or curiosity about the development of traditional and technology based intellectual property
- Technological Proficiency: working knowledge of the internet and basic software applications and programs

We offer an excellent compensation/benefits package including full medical/dental/vision coverage and an incentive benefits package including a competitive salary.]]>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Columbus-Faculty-and-Field-Services-Representative-Job-OH-43085/2597036/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Columbus-Faculty-and-Field-Services-Representative-Job-OH-43085/2597036/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18404
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 6/17/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Human Resources

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

This is a temporary position with an assignment of approximately 6 months.

Are you a talented, experienced recruiting professional ready to collaborate and shape the future of Pearson by identifying, attracting and acquiring the very best candidates? Do you excel at developing recruiting strategies by engaging key business partners? Do you thrive on both high volume hiring as well as filling niche positions utilizing various candidate generation resources? Do you love participating in industry trade associations to increase our presence within the local IT community? If so, then you are exactly what we are looking for!

In this role you will build relationships with hiring managers, build buzz about Pearson in the technology community, and ensure each candidate has a positive interaction with us. As the world’s leading learning company we encourage and support our team members who pursue career related training to strengthen their skills such as PHR Certifications, AIRS training, SHRM meetings, and more.

Your job will be to manage the complete hiring life cycle by:
- Developing and driving an aggressive recruiting plan that includes marketing Pearson as an employer of choice
- Growing candidate pipelines by sourcing from both traditional and creative new channels that haven't been tapped before including social networks
- Thoroughly evaluating candidates to check professional qualifications against job requirements
- Working with hiring managers to create engaging and compelling job descriptions
- Closing the hiring loop by both presenting offers and declining candidates gracefully
- Checking references
- Developing a thorough understanding of our company culture and becoming an ambassador of that culture to potential hires
- Ensuring each interaction with a candidate reflects positively on our company and culture

Qualifications

Requirements:
- 5+ years of recent sourcing and technical recruiting experience in software engineering (all of the most current technologies of course!)
- Consultative skills along with the ability to cultivate strong relationships, both inside and outside of the organization
- Ability to work independently and be very proactive
- Ability to ask, understand and effectively record answers to technical questions
- Proven adeptness with HR technology tools and all media channels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Technical or Engineering degree is a big plus
- Great sense of humor a must!

This position is located in Centennial, CO. Only local applicants will be considered.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E-Verify.

#LI-GS]]>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Temporary-Technical-Recruiter-Job-CO-80014/2668994/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Temporary-Technical-Recruiter-Job-CO-80014/2668994/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17384
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/11/2013
Job Location: US-TX-San Antonio
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Publishing Operations

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- This position can be located in either our San Antonio, TX or Iowa City, IA office. This is not a work from home opportunity.*

Responsibilities
- Track and coordinate test items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli in spreadsheets or databases in support of content development projects.
- Upload word-based materials using macros and spreadsheets into internal development tool.
- Convert PDF documents using macros or AppleScript
- Perform item bank or file updates by batch processing files using AppleScripts or Java Scripts
- Perform preflight activities on externally supplied files, working with assigned teams to address failures
- Validate final specification for print against production files within the Oracle ERP system
- Post files to print vendors via secure SFTP sites or web-based systems
- Upload and retrieve form specific metadata within the test map management tool
- Manipulate xml files to ensure compliance with standards for interaction with automation technology
- Set up projects in an electronic proof review system, manage access to individual documents within the proof review system, maintain compliance by limiting access to files within the constraints of the proof review and approval process
- Create binder files by sorting, arranging, and cleaning up metadata fields using macros.
- Troubleshoot issues with MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, etc.
- Maintain the status of all items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli from initial development through the publication stage for multiple projects, providing reporting on item status as requested.
- Provide clear, concise, and detailed status updates regarding materials and tasks to project teams.
- Develop documentation or assist in the development of processes and documentation as required.
- Work closely with team members, test development managers, project managers, content developers, research scientists, and across other functional groups.
- Build MathType as needed.
- Create materials for production project close out activities (i.e. book to bank)
- Create and update ancillary materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and/or work experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- Expertise with word processing and professional office applications such as MicroSoft Word and MS Excel, is required and solid experience with MS Access and/or MS Project is preferred.
- Familiarity with desktop publishing applications such as Quark, and/or Adobe Suites and a general understanding of HTML and XML concepts is preferred.
- Must be able to work with multiple people or teams to coordinate and accurately track item- and art-development activities across more than one worksite.
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively manage the acquisition of items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli from numerous sources
- Must be able to perform analysis on files received from external development contractors to ensure compliance with Pearson publishing standards (bleeds, fonts, trims, page size, color separations, art requirements)
- Must be able to follow documented instructions for completing automated processing of files using AppleScripts, and troubleshoot issues identified during this process
- Ability to understand and comply with established quality control processes
- Strong project experience working concurrently on multiple projects with challenging deadlines required. Some project management experience, including the scheduling and management of multiple projects, is desired.
- Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Recent experience in publishing, education, or research is helpful.

Some knowledge of large-scale educational measurement, especially item development is highly desired.]]>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/San-Antonio-Asset-Production-Specialist-Job-TX-78201/2656406/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/San-Antonio-Asset-Production-Specialist-Job-TX-78201/2656406/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18340
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/12/2013
Job Location: US-IA-Iowa City
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Publishing Operations

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- This position can be located in either our San Antonio, TX or Iowa City, IA office. This is not a work from home opportunity.*

Responsibilities
- Track and coordinate test items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli in spreadsheets or databases in support of content development projects.
- Upload word-based materials using macros and spreadsheets into internal development tool.
- Convert PDF documents using macros or AppleScript
- Perform item bank or file updates by batch processing files using AppleScripts or Java Scripts
- Perform preflight activities on externally supplied files, working with assigned teams to address failures
- Validate final specification for print against production files within the Oracle ERP system
- Post files to print vendors via secure SFTP sites or web-based systems
- Upload and retrieve form specific metadata within the test map management tool
- Manipulate xml files to ensure compliance with standards for interaction with automation technology
- Set up projects in an electronic proof review system, manage access to individual documents within the proof review system, maintain compliance by limiting access to files within the constraints of the proof review and approval process
- Create binder files by sorting, arranging, and cleaning up metadata fields using macros.
- Troubleshoot issues with MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, etc.
- Maintain the status of all items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli from initial development through the publication stage for multiple projects, providing reporting on item status as requested.
- Provide clear, concise, and detailed status updates regarding materials and tasks to project teams.
- Develop documentation or assist in the development of processes and documentation as required.
- Work closely with team members, test development managers, project managers, content developers, research scientists, and across other functional groups.
- Build MathType as needed.
- Create materials for production project close out activities (i.e. book to bank)
- Create and update ancillary materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and/or work experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- Expertise with word processing and professional office applications such as MicroSoft Word and MS Excel, is required and solid experience with MS Access and/or MS Project is preferred.
- Familiarity with desktop publishing applications such as Quark, and/or Adobe Suites and a general understanding of HTML and XML concepts is preferred.
- Must be able to work with multiple people or teams to coordinate and accurately track item- and art-development activities across more than one worksite.
- Must be able to efficiently and effectively manage the acquisition of items, art, passages, scenarios, and other stimuli from numerous sources
- Must be able to perform analysis on files received from external development contractors to ensure compliance with Pearson publishing standards (bleeds, fonts, trims, page size, color separations, art requirements)
- Must be able to follow documented instructions for completing automated processing of files using AppleScripts, and troubleshoot issues identified during this process
- Ability to understand and comply with established quality control processes
- Strong project experience working concurrently on multiple projects with challenging deadlines required. Some project management experience, including the scheduling and management of multiple projects, is desired.
- Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Recent experience in publishing, education, or research is helpful.

Some knowledge of large-scale educational measurement, especially item development is highly desired.]]>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Iowa-City-Asset-Production-Specialist-Job-IA-52240/2658890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Iowa-City-Asset-Production-Specialist-Job-IA-52240/2658890/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17888
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/30/2013
Job Location: US-PA-Pittsburgh
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 175 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience. Our focus on employees has fueled sustained growth even in a down economy and has earned Pearson recognition from the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a “Top Workplace” numerous times in recent years.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses including Penguin and the Financial Times (FT). Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a regular part-time Test Administrator for our Pittsburgh West location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such.
- Ability to work 10-25 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:20am-8:00pm various shifts as scheduled, any day between Monday and Saturday.
- Must be willing to work about 2-3 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

- Starting Pay $10.51/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Pittsburgh-Test-Administrator-Job-PA-15122/2629304/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Pittsburgh-Test-Administrator-Job-PA-15122/2629304/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17783
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/30/2013
Job Location: US-NY-Watertown
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 175 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience. Our focus on employees has fueled sustained growth even in a down economy and has earned Pearson recognition from the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a “Top Workplace” numerous times in recent years.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses including Penguin and the Financial Times (FT). Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a part-time Test Administrator for our Watertown, NY location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such.
- Ability to work 8-15 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7am-10pm various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Saturday hours are 7am-8pm about 2 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

- Starting Pay $10.50/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Watertown-Test-Administrator-Part-Time-Job-NY-13601/2629306/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Watertown-Test-Administrator-Part-Time-Job-NY-13601/2629306/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17425
# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/30/2013
Job Location: US-OR-Beaverton
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 175 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience. Our focus on employees has fueled sustained growth even in a down economy and has earned Pearson recognition from the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a “Top Workplace” numerous times in recent years.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses including Penguin and the Financial Times (FT). Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a part-time Test Administrator for our Beaverton, OR location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such.
- Ability to work 10-19 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:15 am-10:00 pm various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Saturday hours are 7:15 am-8:00 pm about 3-4 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

- Starting Pay $11.55/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Beaverton-Test-Administrator-Job-OR-97005/2629302/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Beaverton-Test-Administrator-Job-OR-97005/2629302/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-18038
# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 6/5/2013
Job Location: US-LA-Metairie
Position Type: Regular Part Time
Category: Testing Center

Overview

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing for regulatory and certification boards, providing a full suite of services from test development to test delivery to data management. Pearson VUE offers exams through the world's largest network of test centers in 175 countries, providing testing services for information technology, academic, government and professional clients.

The Company's innovative technology offers the highest levels of security and program control, while its commitment to service provides clients and individual test takers with an unmatched testing experience. Our focus on employees has fueled sustained growth even in a down economy and has earned Pearson recognition from the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a “Top Workplace” numerous times in recent years.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses including Penguin and the Financial Times (FT). Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Pearson VUE is seeking a part-time Test Administrator for our Metairie, LA. location.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
- This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such.
- Ability to work 10-20 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.
- Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:00 AM- 11:00 PM various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Saturday hours are 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM about 2 Saturdays per month.
- Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

- Starting Pay $10.50/hr.

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment.
- Understands and complies with all testing procedures.
- Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
- Monitors examinees while testing.
- Maintains a secure testing environment.
- Communicates with internal departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, sanitizing keyboards, office trash, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year customer service experience required.
- Strong communication skills are a must.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment.
- Beginner to Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- High school diploma or equivalent.]]>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Metairie-Test-Administrator-Job-LA-70001/2642269/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Metairie-Test-Administrator-Job-LA-70001/2642269/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS