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Job ID: 2013-17382

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/17/2013
Job Location: US-MD-Landover
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Customer Service

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.

SUMMARY

The Temporary Customer Service Representative maintains contracted service levels of all client boards by meeting requirements and continuously improving the quality of service. The Temporary Customer Service Rep is responsible for processing applications, researching accounts, processing licenses and responding to candidate telephone inquiries and demands.
- This is a temporary position

Responsibilities

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB

The Temporary Customer Service Rep works as the contact, information source and processor for all MD/DC client board candidates.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

50% Processing
- Knowledge of regulations for all client boards, data entry of all license application information, generation of appropriate correspondence for deficiencies, license continuation (renewals, reinstatements, etc.)

25% Inquiries
- Knowledge of ARMS/BTRS and/or L2K systems in order to quickly and accurately answer candidate inquiries

10% Lockbox and mailroom functions
- Sort and process mail and payments

5% Photo licensing
- Take and scan digital photos and print licenses with photos

5% Archive imaging
- Run scanner, store and retrieve archived documents

5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1 year of experience in a high volume processing environment
- 1 year of customer service experience a plus
- Strong data entry experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Good multitasking skills
- Ability to work in a production environment]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Landover-Customer-Service-Representative-Temporary-Job-MD-20785/2603749/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Landover-Customer-Service-Representative-Temporary-Job-MD-20785/2603749/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16490

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/6/2013
Job Location: US-MN-Bloomington
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Accounting/Finance

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

The Accountant has the overall responsibility for maintaining the day-to-day financial activities of Pearson VUE, its programs and management contracts. The Accountant role will perform tasks that range from basic bookkeeping to moderately complex accounting entries utilizing generally accepted accounting practices and the accrual method of accounting.

SCOPE / IMPACT OF JOB

The Accountant will assist in providing support to general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and inter-company accounting transactions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Skillful in Windows environment computer applications and MS Office set
- Good auditing and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask through effective priority setting
- Patient with attention to details
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain high levels of accuracy
- Customer service skills required
- Team working and collaborative working skills

Other (license/certification):
- CPA certification is a plus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 65% General Ledger Accounting
- Processes wires
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Prepare reports detailing monthly expenses by cost center
- Ad Hoc analyses as needed
- Various general ledger accounting tasks
- Intercompany accounting
- Special projects

1. 30% Month-end Close –
- Make adjustments as needed with a journal entry to correct any variances discovered
- Allocation of departmental expenses
- Prepare various journal entries to recognize revenue
- Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
- Analyze total Corporate expenses, including comparisons to forecasted results and trended results

1. 5% Other
- Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Travel requirements: Less than 15%

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- Proficiency with GAAP and general awareness of IFRS
- Experience with Excel
- Experience with Oracle (Preferred not required)
- 1-2 years of public accounting experience preferred

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Job ID: 2013-16932

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/18/2013
Job Location: US-CA-Menlo Park
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 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.

About us

Knowledge Technologies is a leader in automated spoken and written assessments, which utilize natural language processing techniques, advanced statistical modeling and speech recognition technologies. The provider of brands such as Versant^TM Tests and WriteToLearn^TM, Knowledge Technologies develops four-skills language proficiency assessments and instructional tools for various domains including education, business, and government. For more see www.versanttest.com and www.pearsonkt.com

Knowledge Technologies is part of Pearson, an international media company with world-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. Pearson fuels the growing demand for effective education and high-quality information in the global knowledge economy, and share a common goal: to help people get on in their lives through education.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will assist test development managers in everyday test construction, test maintenance, technical sales support, and management operations. Typical tasks include but not limited to: supporting item writing and item review processes, assisting test construction in database, assisting field testing activities, providing quality control support, and checking the operation of existing tests.

This full-time, entry-level position requires working out of our office in Menlo Park together with a team of experts in fields such as linguistics, assessment, psychology, and artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in language-related field such as linguistics, applied linguistics, TESOL, educational assessment is required. Working experience in industry is a plus, but not required.

Desirable Qualities:
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, efficient
- Can work collaboratively with other team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent computer skills
- Additional foreign languages other than English is a plus]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Menlo-Park-Assistant-Test-Developer-Job-CA-94025/2553756/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Menlo-Park-Assistant-Test-Developer-Job-CA-94025/2553756/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17496

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/9/2013
Job Location: US-AL-Mobile
Position Type: Regular Short Hour
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

Expand your career at Pearson VUE in our entry level Test Center Manager position for our Mobile, AL location. You will utilize your communication and customer skills with external customers while also working to select new Test Administrators, provide job coaching, and fair performance appraisals to current employees.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such
- This position is benefit eligible.
- Ability to work 23-26 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 - 10:00 pm various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
- Ability to work approximately 3 Saturdays per month from 7:15 am am to 9:00 pm.
- Available to address operational problems when not at test center.

Starting Pay $15.50/hr

60% of daily tasks are Test Administrator responsibilities:
- Performs on-time site opening and closing procedures.
- Understands 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 technical support to investigate and fix technical issues.
- Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
- Responsible for maintaining a professional and clean testing center with light housekeeping duties.
- Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
- Other duties as assigned.

40% of daily tasks are Test Center Manager responsibilities:
The Test Center Manager is the onsite manager of a small team of Test Administrator employees.
- Site staffing/hiring/retention/conflict resolution/scheduling.
- Trains, develops and coaches staff.
- First contact for facility issues.
- Ability to multi-task.

Qualifications
- One year supervision experience in customer service required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
- Team leading and training skills, and exposure to a testing environment are strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and customer service skills are a must, delivered with focused attentiveness and moderate interaction.
- Must be flexible in work hours and days.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.
- Must be able to work in a quiet, focused environment.
- Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner, and handle a reasonable amount of stress.
- Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, Internet, and email.
- Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone.]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Mobile-Test-Center-Manager-Job-AL-36601/2589197/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Mobile-Test-Center-Manager-Job-AL-36601/2589197/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17646

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/20/2013
Job Location: US-NJ-Upper Saddle River
Position Type: Term of Project - 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.

Responsibilities

The Editorial Assisatnt will be an integral member of a small, collaborative team that includes the Acquisitions Editor and Program Manager. As a member of this team, reporting to the Acquisitions Editor, the Editorial Assisatnt acts as a point of contact for authors, reviewers, sales representatives, vendors, customers, and colleagues throughout Pearson. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.

The Editorial Assistant provides clerical support to the Acquisitions Editor, which includes maintaining files and records, keeping book information accurate in administrative systems, mailing materials to authors, and tracking the routing of key materials, including contracts. The Editorial Assistant will be responsible for processing payments
related to Pearson titles, including review honoraria, author advances and grants, and vendor invoices. Other administrative tasks may include setting up meetings, focus groups, conference calls, events, workshops, and making travel arrangements.

The Editorial Assistant may also manage the book review process for particular titles. The book review process includes commissioning reviewers, managing the review process to ensure that all reviews are completed in a timely manner, and preparing review summaries for the product team and author.

The Editorial Assistant also assists in the development and project management of text and ancillary materials. Duties may include market research and competitive analysis of key course markets as well as the preparation and careful proofing of information for Marketing, Program Management and Sales.

Qualifications

This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate.

BA/BS strongly preferred
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must have strong demonstrated organizational skills as well as strong ability to multi-task, and work collaboratively and effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Strong computer skills; especially MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and databases.

Please note : This is an entry-level position, and a stepping stone into the publishing industry. This position is designed for someone to stay in the role for a maximum of two years before they are promoted or move into another role with the organization. The typical career path for this role may include field sales, after the Editorial
Assistant is promoted.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Salary: Non-exempt, $30,100 per year (or $16.54/hr).

Benefits begin on first day of employment.]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Upper-Saddle-River-Editorial-Assistant-Job-NJ-07458/2606153/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Upper-Saddle-River-Editorial-Assistant-Job-NJ-07458/2606153/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17673

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/20/2013
Job Location: US-NJ-Upper Saddle River
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.

Responsibilities
The Editorial Assistant supports the Senior Acquisition Editor for the Higher Education division of Pearson. The Senior Acquisition Editor works remotely in New York. The Editorial Assistant provides support from Upper Saddle River, NJ. The Editorial Assistant must be able to work independently, have excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and be able to make crucial decisions independently.

The Editorial Assistant manages the proposal and manuscript review process for higher education products, and acts as the point of contact for all authors. The book review process entails hiring and managing reviewers, professors, authors, and contributors to ensure that all reviews are completed within specified deadlines. Additionally, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for ordering ISBNs, processing and tracking payments, royalties, plan charges, product spending, T&E for reviewers, vendors, and contributors, and preparing review summaries and adoption reports for the Editors and authors.

The Editorial Assistant assists in the development and project management of text and supplemental materials. Duties include market research and competitive analysis of texts in specific markets. Other duties include preparation of information for Marketing, Production and Sales, and project managing supplemental material for each book.

The Editorial Assistant also provides administrative support to the Editors, including maintaining files and records, keeping product information accurate in administrative systems, organizing meetings, focus groups, conference calls, events, workshops, and travel arrangements, attending meetings in place of the Editors, creating timelines for reviews, drafting contracts, and assisting with budget management.

This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate.
Qualifications
BA/BS strongly preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong demonstrated organizational skills as well as strong ability to multi-task, and work effectively in a deadline driven environment. Strong computer skills; especially. MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheets and databases.

Please note: This is an entry-level position, and a stepping stone into the book publishing industry. This position is designed for someone to stay in the role for about one year before they are promoted or move into another role with the organization. The typical career path for this role may include field sales, after the Editorial Assistant is promoted.
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Job ID: 2013-17625

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/22/2013
Job Location: US-AZ-Chandler
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

The Pearson Instructional Resources team serves the public, private, and charter school communities for their AK, OR and WA territory. If you are a driven, dedicated, problem solver and relationship builder and are interested in providing solutions to improve K-12 education, in an entry level sales position, then we want to meet you!

This career opportunity is perfect for a candidate who wants to learn the ropes of an inside sales position and grow within an organization. The account executive’s role is to prospect, qualify, and build relationships with new customers, including senior-level district administrators, as well as retain and extend those relationships with our existing client base. The account executive is also responsible for the development of sales, training and implementation of large-scale learning systems at the elementary, middle and high school grades.

This position requires the account executive to become well versed in all products, beyond basic features and benefits, as they work closely with customers to determine optimal solutions to meet the needs of teachers, administrators and most importantly, the students.

This account executive will work in our inside sales department and will work out of our corporate office. Candidate must be self-directed and focused on the achievement of revenue goals. Applicants looking to break into inside sales encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Successful candidates for the position should possess:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Transferable sales skills from retail, customer service or other relevant positions.
- Successful sales experience selling within a K-12 market desirable in addition to experience with sales pipelines and forecasting, competitive intelligence gathering and strong technology affinities.
- Effective territory and time management skills.
- Previous sales or educational experience with digital learning systems in a classroom environment would be a strong advantage but not required.
- Familiarity with sales and purchasing cycles as they relate to school district, Title I, and other Federal funding guidelines will present a strong advantage.
- Ability to work in an environment with high-end, niche products requiring a long sales cycle is necessary.
- Candidate must be highly self-motivated and focused on long-term success.
- A conscientious, detail-oriented mindset and approach is required for success in this position.
- A professional yet friendly customer service attitude will enhance the candidate's ability to perform well and grow within this service-oriented company.

Successful candidate will become part of a creative team focused on enriching education. A passion and dedication to the cause of helping all students perform to their highest potential is essential.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary and uncapped bonus potential, Pearson Account Executives an excellent benefits package and outstanding opportunities for advancement into sales management, marketing management or editorial in one of the finest companies in the country. Base salary is commensurate with experience.

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Job ID: 2013-17869

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/22/2013
Job Location: US-MN-Bloomington
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Professional Development

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

As an Associate Test Publisher you will be responsible for assisting the Test Publisher and Sr. Test Publisher with various tasks that relate to test publishing including the following: data entry, basic exam development functionality, publishing, pricing, documentation of client specific information, and workflow management. The incumbent will assist the Test Publisher or Sr. Test Publisher in following process to insure that exams are delivered as accurately as possible while working on several different clients and exams concurrently.

Team: The Pearson Publishing Services team comprises of a group of inspired test publishers who thrive on creating and publishing content related to computer-based testing for high-stakes admissions, certification and licensure exams for a variety of credentialing organizations. Our work is environment is collaborative, casual, flexible and results driven.

Location:Bloomington, MN (494/Normandale Blvd)

The Associate Test Publisher will:

Build/Publish Exams -- Build exams according to customer specifications using proprietary and general use software tools, ensure that the exam output match the test specification with regard to performance and the accuracy of scoring, Trouble-shoot technical errors during building and compilation of exams, publish exams to Pearson VUE systems and ensure correct functionality

Documentation Management -- Document discrepancies between exam performance and specifications, document processes, procedures, and instructions for client. File and maintain original and final project documents, materials, and artwork.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Course work or experience in logic or statistics preferred
- Experience in the education, training and development, or technology industry
- Project experience or customer service experience
- Experience in the certification or licensure industry preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office Applications, Microsoft Windows OS
- Strong computer skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Project management and process management skills
- Multi-tasking and cross functional cooperating skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Ability to learn technical concepts and new technology
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Strong curiosity and desire for self-development
- Ability to work independently – must be self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established timelines]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Bloomington-Assoc-Test-Publisher-Job-MN-55420/2610793/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Bloomington-Assoc-Test-Publisher-Job-MN-55420/2610793/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17860

# of Positions: 1
Job Location: US-IN-Lebanon
Posted Date: 5/21/2013
Position Type Temporary Full Time
Category: Production 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.

Responsibilities

Clerical position requiring advanced data entry and calculator skills
- Must be detail-oriented and have
excellent organizational skills
- Requires proficiency in Logpro
- Requires use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft excel, Outlook, and Internet
- Possess professionalism in contacting Customers, Freight Carriers, Order Management, Customer Service, Transportation, and other Departments
- Requires reviewing loading
documentation to ensure the correct product was loaded on the correct freight carrier.
- Requires use of Office Equipment: Fax, Copier, Bill of Lading Printer

Employee will be required to perform several of the following functions with a high level of accuracy:
- Collects operational data from manual sources and analyses such for accurate and complete data.
- Completes the docksheet daily to ensure that the Customer’s requirements are being full-filled.
- Ensures that the Customer’s routing is correct on each bill of lading
- Ensures that the weight and pallet information is correct on each bill of lading
- Makes contact with Customer regarding routing and special requirements
- Researches and resolves any errors or discrepancies
- Inputs data or creates reports or documents by using a CRT or PC.
- Summarizes and combines data from multiple sources into special reports as required.
- May be required to use advanced spreadsheet functions or manipulate CRT for desired results.
- May be required to coordinate work assignments with equipment operators or other employees in absence of or at the direction of the supervisor. (Clerks assign equipment operators to loading tasks even when the supervisor and team lead are present.)
- Coordinates warehouse clerical requirements with other operational departments and/or facilities.
- Scan bill of ladings which are available on WebExtender for Customer Service, Transportation, Order Management, etc.

Operational decisions are made frequently per established procedures such as:
- Transportation routings- And via telephone calls, email, internet, and direct customer contact.
- Transactions which impact perpetual inventory
- Problem resolution
- Modification of database programs to reflect operational changes
- Purchasing decisions – The clerks don’t make purchasing decisions in shipping.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
- This position requires the clerk to review routing guidelines and make decisions regarding the method of
shipment.
- This position requires the clerk to ensure that the proper billing terms, and bill to address are on each bill of
lading. These often time require a manual change – the correct information is not system generated.
- An error in routing will cause Pearson to incur additional freight charges and have a negative impact on the
customer.
- This position requires the clerk to produce manual documentation in order to clear out customer’s product through customs. This documentation is not system generated
- This position requires the clerk to have direct contact with customers and representatives of customers. This by far is the most significant piece of the position. This position requires the clerk to have telephone contact with the customers and representatives of customers.
- This position requires the clerk to manage the logistic placement of freight carriers to maximize efficiency in
loading.

Qualifications

Related work experience – 2-4 years related experience

Formal education or equivalent - High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills – Detail oriented, Organized, and Professional

Solid Math skills

Ability to communicate in either direct conversation or via communication equipment

Must be experienced with a CRT, PC (including spreadsheet and database programming), and a calculator

Must have PC skills, including proficiency in Excel.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. (The Shipping clerks only lift occasionally)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Lebanon-Shipping-Clerk-Job-IN-46052/2608534/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Lebanon-Shipping-Clerk-Job-IN-46052/2608534/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17865

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 5/20/2013
Job Location: US-REMOTE LOCATION
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Marketing

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

The Efficacy Manager directs the Efficacy and Course Redesign programs for English, HSS, World Languages, and Student Success (collectively, “EHSSL”), and manages the Efficacy and Course Redesign branch of the Faculty Advisor Network (FAN) for EHSSL.

The primary focus of this position is on data collection, efficacy research, and course redesign campaigns. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Instilling a culture of data collection, both internally and externally, to quantify and promote EHSSL MyLabs’ impact on teaching and learning
- Producing EHSSL MyLab white paper reports containing data-supported case studies demonstrating evidence of effectiveness
- Creating and executing online Webinar strategies for EHSSL MyLabs with a focus on efficacy and course redesign
- Motivating the sales force to promote data collection in support of efficacy research

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- Identifying and developing EHSSL Course Redesign leaders and promoting their programs and results
- Coordinating Course Redesign campaigns with the sales force at the state and regional levels

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- Providing field-based feature and content development needs to editorial and product management teams
- Recruiting and developing EHSSL MyLab adopters into Faculty Advisor Network (FAN) members, workshop speakers, and course redesign proponents
- Actively engaging Faculty Advisors to support sales and course redesign at key adoptions, in collaboration with marketing and sales management
- Empowering the sales force to efficiently and effectively develop and utilize Faculty Advisors to support sales and course redesign efforts

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- Collaborating with the Customer Experience Program Managers to identify EHSSL MyLab community leaders, fostering organic growth of MyLabs’ “buzz”


This position may be based out of Boston, USR, NY, or remotely.

Qualifications
- Strong commitment to improving teaching and learning in EHSSL disciplines
- Minimum of 5 years’ educational publishing experience
- Strong organizational, quantitative analysis, and project management skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with MyLab sales, training, and/or marketing (or equivalent experience with competing product)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with EHSSL educators
- Strong sales aptitude
- Excellent presentation skills, especially with respect to technology
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills
- Availability for overnight travel
- Teaching experience a plus]]>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Efficacy-Manager-English%2C-HSS%2C-World-Languages-&-Student-Success-Job/2606632/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Efficacy-Manager-English%2C-HSS%2C-World-Languages-&-Student-Success-Job/2606632/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15937

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/22/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Project Management

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.

SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of this position are to gather, track, analyze, and report software development, infrastructure development and operational project and program metrics relating to cost and capitalization. This position will be required to develop and provide consolidated reporting for multiple different business units to financial and operational contacts within the organization.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Create, maintain and report data on software development and infrastructure development costs for capitalization (includes labor costs as well as hardware and software costs)
- Complete required documentation as per policy regarding the nature and scope of all software and infrastructure projects
- Partner with operational teams to understand scope of projects, status, and budget variances
- Partner with operational teams to understand reporting needs
- Partner with Shared Services Project Accounting as needed
- Complete ROI analysis for proposed projects
- Manage timecard reports to ensure critical time entry is completed timely and accurately
- Responsible for preparation of budget and reforecast at an initiative level
- Partner with product team to understand product roadmap and timing
- Create, maintain and analyze data on cost of project delay to the business
- Provide required reports to PMO and management
- Provide budget management/tracking training, guidance and support to relevant PMO staff (project, program, portfolio managers)

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of experience in a software development environment. Masters preferred. Oracle Project Accounting experience required. Combination of Finance and Project Management experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Superior knowledge of Oracle Projects Module (or SAP, Clarity) - how to extract data, run reports and data modeling
- Excellent understanding of Oracle Project data components, how to structure and build project categories and dependencies in Oracle
- Prior use of financial and project modeling tools
- Experience with creating and analyzing project budgets compared to cost
- Superior MS Excel skills.
- Oracle Project Accounting experience required.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently.
- Understanding of financial terms related to software and infrastructure development.
- Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Rally, Jira and Microsoft Project enterprise software solutions a plus.
- Strong PC skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment with changing and evolving business priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is located within an office environment and consists of many hours sitting at a computer in a cubical setting.

#LI-LL]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Sr-PMO-Cost-Analyst-Job-CO-80014/2496357/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Centennial-Sr-PMO-Cost-Analyst-Job-CO-80014/2496357/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15496

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 2/11/2013
Job Location: US-NJ-Upper Saddle River
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Project/Temporary Workforce

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.

About the Program:
The Pearson Education Internship Program (PEIP) is a national internship program across various locations, functions, and businesses in Pearson North America. The program offers competitively compensated ten-week summer internships from June 3 – August 9, 2013 to students and recent college/university graduates (graduation date between January 2012 and June 2014).

To learn more about the Pearson Education Internship Program (PEIP) visit: http://www.pearsonstudents.com/get-involved/internships/index.html

For a complete list of internship opportunities visit: http://jobs.pearson.com/go/internship-jobs-at-pearson-education/333372/?utm_source=careersite&utm_campaign=PEIP2013

To Apply: Only applications submitted to this website will be considered. If you are applying for multiple internships, you must submit a separate application for each position.

Responsibilities

This internship is located in our Upper Saddle River, NJ office.

Department Overview

Data Management and Analytics (DMA) for the Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) group. We take information from our lease management, space management, project management, access control, resource scheduling and other systems and provide business intelligence for improved overall asset management and better service to our customers (Pearson staff). We are also responsible for system administration (for all the systems mentioned above) and training of GREF staff and end users of these systems. In addition to supporting the systems mentioned above, DMA supports technology needs for 11 global GREF teams, including sustainability.

Internship Overview

The intern should be a IT major with a specialty in Microsoft SQL Database knowledge. She/he will learn and assist in the databases used in the programming section of corporate facilities while learning the real world IT environment.

Intern Responsibilities

System documentation, training and marketing improvements for:
- Database optimization and clean up.
- Learn Coldfusion programming language.
- Assist in overall Facilities third party software input.

Required Technical Skills

1. Microsoft SQL
2. Programming Knowledge in a higher language
3. Microsoft Excel

Intern Activities

Assist with Database optimization and clean up Learn Coldfusion programming language.
Assist in overall Facilities third party software input..

Qualifications

General Requirements:
- Graduation date between January 2012 – June 2014
- 3.2 GPA or above
- Able to participate in ten-week internship session: June 3 – August 9, 2013
- Proper authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada
- Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume
- Strong writing ability - clarity!
- Enjoy working with people
- Good at teaching people how to do things
- Detail oriented

Required Technical Skills:
- Typical Microsoft office
- Can learn about websites
- Can learn about WebEx and video systems

Preferred Qualities:
- Prior internship or employment experience
- Proven leadership and analytical skills
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Team player
- Inquisitive
- Adaptable to change
- Passionate about making a difference in education and impacting the future of global minds]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Boston-Pearson-Education-Internship-Program-%28PEIP%29-Technical-Writer-Job-MA-02108/2423127/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Boston-Pearson-Education-Internship-Program-%28PEIP%29-Technical-Writer-Job-MA-02108/2423127/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-16435

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 3/21/2013
Job Location: US-MA-Boston
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

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

Pearson Education produces the most effective and widely used online and mobile tutorial and assessment systems in the world. We will be building and expanding our systems for student exploration and quizzing in a variety of quantitative and qualitative discipline areas.

Summary

In this key position you will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, working independently and as part of a small team designing and implementing interactive tutorial UI and scoring engines in Javascript/SVG/XML and suitable back-end technologies. You'll be required to implement and unit test complex system components and application features. You will provide necessary technical information to the quality assurance, technical publications, and product management staff.

Responsibilities:

Participate in technical projects, working with developers and QA on your own and other teams to gather requirements, design and implement solutions in a variety of languages, including Javascript, HTML5 and Java. Occasionally integrate domain-specific third-party components, or work with vendors to define APIs. Design reusable components by utilizing various standard frameworks.

Perform complex product design activities which may require extensive research and analysis, particularly in delivering mobile-ready student entry and interaction with equations and 2-D graphs.

Evaluate requirements, standards and frameworks (e.g. QTI, d3js, event models); make technology recommendations that support optimal construction, maintenance and performance. Collaborate with wider Pearson teams on APIs.

Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 5+ years' experience in software development

Experience with enterprise-level, multi-tier, high-throughput, hosted web application architecture, and experience with application-level Javascript coding and library creation

Demonstrated programming skills including design, code review, implementation, testing, and debugging

Working knowledge of a significant subset of standard technologies, such as Cassandra, Java, UNIX/Linux, HTTP, XML, XSLT, SVG, CSS, JavaScript, XHTML, and REST APIs

Experience in rapid prototyping, test-driven development, and cross-functional design experience

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong team player and excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal) and ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

Ability to estimate task durations and meet schedule in an Agile software development environment

Strong preference given to engineers with direct experience with calculation systems, visualization systems, or scoring systems.

Experience with application-level frameworks for writing Javascript, such as Dojo, a plus.

#LI-NB]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Job-MA-02108/2495997/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Boston-Software-Developer-Job-MA-02108/2495997/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-15479

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 2/7/2013
Job Location: US-NJ-Upper Saddle River
Position Type: Temporary Full Time
Category: Project/Temporary Workforce

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.

About the Program:
The Pearson Education Internship Program (PEIP) is a national internship program across various locations, functions, and businesses in Pearson North America. The program offers competitively compensated ten-week summer internships from June 3 – August 9, 2013 to students and recent college/university graduates (graduation date between January 2012 and June 2014).

To learn more about the Pearson Education Internship Program (PEIP) visit: http://www.pearsonstudents.com/get-involved/internships/index.html

For a complete list of internship opportunities visit: http://jobs.pearson.com/go/internship-jobs-at-pearson-education/333372/?utm_source=careersite&utm_campaign=PEIP2013

To Apply: Only applications submitted to this website will be considered. If you are applying for multiple internships, you must submit a separate application for each position.

Responsibilities

This position is based in our Upper Saddle River, NJ facility.

Department Overview
The Financial Information Systems department's mission is to drive Pearson's financial information and data strategy in order to enable improved decision making in support of a world class financial function. Financial Information Systems (FIS) is a global team, responsible for delivery of financial reporting, management reporting, planning and analysis solutions for Pearson divisions with primary focus on Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (ePM) suit of applications.

Internship Overview
The Business Analyst Intern will work closely with both the Business Units and FIS Personnel to evaluate the business drivers and system requirements, and will define systems strategies and specifications tailored to meet the business requirements. This person will be in contact with various business unit managers and work closely with the applications developers and project managers. In this capacity, the Business Analyst Intern is also a leader for change and process improvement. Additionally, the intern will participate and assist in system testing, training, implementation, support, coordinating, and facilitating requirements to deliver a complete application service to the business. The intern will be working with the latest Oracle Hyperion Tools and will gain exposure to Pearson's methods in how a Systems department functions. This is a great opportunity for someone to experience how a global function makes significant changes that impact a large group of business users in the way they report month end results.

Intern Responsibilities
The intern will have the following Responsibilities:
- Identify and document the underlying business needs to be addressed and obtain information related to the project requirements, often through conversations with

stakeholders/ business unit.
- Analyze key data related to the business such as core business reports/schedules, operating manuals, business guides, and other pertinent documents.
- Organizing, specifying, and validating the requirements to ensure they are complete and explicit for the Project Developer & Manager.
- Document proposed business solutions and requirements in a format that can be shared with stakeholders/ business unit.
- Support in the process of obtaining agreement with key stakeholders.
- Ensuring the requirements relate to the business needs, are approved by all relevant stakeholders, and meet FIS Department Standards.
- Assist with developing the Project Plan Activities and managing the requirements.
- Attend all project team meeting and document minutes.

Intern Activities
- Work across functional areas and attend project meetings where different functional teams discuss problems and their solutions.
- Work with technical documentation to analyse processes for business improvement.
- Be involved in the development of business cases to support development.

Qualifications

General Requirements
- Graduation date between January 2012 – June 2014
- 3.2 GPA or above
- Able to participate in ten-week internship session: June 3 – August 9, 2013
- Proper authorization to work in the U.S. or Canada
- Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume

Required Soft Skills
- Communication verbal and written
- Strong listening skills
- Team player
- Detail oriented

Required Technical Skills
- Accounting and analysis
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Project

Additional Skills
- Software development life cycle]]>Wed, 22 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Upper-Saddle-River-Pearson-Education-Internship-Program-%28PEIP%29-Finance-Intern-Job-NJ-07458/2418286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Upper-Saddle-River-Pearson-Education-Internship-Program-%28PEIP%29-Finance-Intern-Job-NJ-07458/2418286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3383BR
Position Title: Summer Intern
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our ELT department:


Position Description

Responsibilities:

Assist in multimedia projects:
- checking e-books,
- websites,
- writing content for educational games,
- proofreading,
- data entry etc.


Candidate Profile

Requirements:
1. Undergraduate, major in English Language, Education or related discipline
2. Attention to details and a positive attitude towards work
3. Proficient in PC applications
4. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and working initiative]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556045/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556045/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Job ID: 2013-17893

# of Positions: 2
Posted Date: 5/21/2013
Job Location: US-NY-Malta
Position Type: Temporary Part Time
Category: Administrative/Clerical

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

The General Clerk performs a variety of clerical duties in support of various departments. This an entry level position in a professional office setting.
- Performs semi-routine but varied clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. This includes clerical duties such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information.
- Arranges data, makes standard computations, processes and codes documents, and maintaining records and files.
- Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information and resolves routine problems.
- Assists with room set up and other logistics which may include lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to learn and follow directions
- Ability to multi task and remain organized
- Dependability
- Office experience is preferred]]>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Malta-General-Clerk-Job-NY-12020/2608984/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Malta-General-Clerk-Job-NY-12020/2608984/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3398BR
Position Title: Summer Intern (Primary Maths)
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our department:


Position Description Responsibilities:
1. Assist in editing Primary Mathematics exercises and page-making jobs
2. Assist in doing research
3. good in using Word as a pagemaking tool
4. good in making ppt presentation

5. Assist in day-to-day operation and administration


Candidate Profile Requirements:
1. Postgraduate, major in Mathematics, Computer Studies or Language Usage is preferable
2. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
3. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and working initiative]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-%28Primary-Maths%29-Job/2556044/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-%28Primary-Maths%29-Job/2556044/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3403BR
Position Title: Summer Intern
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our department:


Position Description

Responsibilities:
1. Write simple audio scripts
2. Assist in video production
3. Check IT products
4. Perform relevant duties in day-to-day operation


Candidate Profile Requirements:
1. Undergraduate, major in Chinese Language or Translation
2. Proficient in PC applications
3. With certain knowledge in video production
4. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and working initiative

5. Good organization and communication skills]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556041/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556041/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3390BR
Position Title: Summer Intern
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Advertised Salary NA
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our department:


Position Description

Responsibilities:
1. Assist in research work
2. Prepare manuscripts according to outline
3. Edit and proofread draft work
4. Assist in day-to-day operation and administration
5. Check IT product


Candidate Profile Requirements:
1. Undergraduate, preferably penultimate or final year students, major in any discipline
2. With Music and science background is preferable
3. Good command of written Chinese
4. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and working initiative]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556042/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-Job/2556042/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS Req Number: 3397BR
Position Title: Summer Intern (Primary Computer)
Contract Type: Internship
Position Type: Full Time
Place of Work: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong
Business Unit: Pearson Education Asia
Business Unit: Information
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our education business combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and online support.

We work in more than 70 countries, and our courses are available as books, online and through multilingual packages, helping people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.

In Hong Kong and Macau, with Longman, Prentice Hall, and many other brands, Pearson is the leader in all education sectors, ranging from pre-school, primary, secondary and higher education through to adult learning.

We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions in our department:


Position Description Responsibilities:
1. Assist in writing and editing the teaching materials for an Online Learning Platform in Primary Computer subject
2. Assist in creating multi-media learning materials
3. Good in using Word as a pagemaking tool
4. Good in doing PPT presentation
5. Assist in day-to-day operation and administration


Candidate Profile Requirements:
1. Postgraduate, major in Mathematics, Computer Studies or Languages Study is preferable
2. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese
3. Possess a strong sense of responsibility and working initiative]]>Sat, 18 May 2013 05:31:00 GMThttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-%28Primary-Computer%29-Job/2556043/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://jobs.pearson.com/job/Hong-Kong-Summer-Intern-%28Primary-Computer%29-Job/2556043/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS