Assessment Operations Product Associate (Spanish Fluency Preferred)

at  Achievement Network ANet

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an Assessment Operations Product Associate to plan and execute the logistical and operational details for ANet partners to access Math and ELA assessment content in third party platforms. The Associate will report to the Manager, Assessment Operations and work closely with the Math and ELA content teams to maintain and strengthen the process.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 1-3 years of project management work experience
• Ability to set realistic objectives and meet deadlines
• Experience independently owning workstreams to proactively generate innovative ideas and partner with key stakeholders on solutions
• Comfort learning and using new software, applications, and online platforms
• Thorough, precise and meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred but not required: Spanish fluency: understanding of grammar rules, reading, writing and editing skills

All employees are expected to demonstrate continued growth within ANet’s competencies.

• Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
• Expertise in area of focus: Has skills and expertise in area of technical and functional expertise
• Critical thinking and data orientation: consistently identify, gather, and apply relevant information to work
• Planning and prioritizing work: breaks down work tasks/projects into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create processes to review, edit, and input assessment items into third-party platforms (i.e., Illuminate DnA, Illuminate Renaissance, Illuminate School City, etc.)
• Co-lead quality assurance testing of the third-party platform and its alignment with ANet’s Assessment Tool
• Create and revise English and/or Spanish assessments in the third-party platform by selecting items, completing layout, and adhering to ANet’s style guide and assessment design principles
• Implement adjustments to ANet’s online items, assessments, and analysis guides based on team, content and partner input
• Support in determining areas for efficiency across the item creation and assessment building process in third-party platforms
• Create and manage daily tasks in Wrike, ANet’s project management system
• Lead project management for emerging production needs related to assessment creation and administration

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 1-3 years of project management work experience
• Ability to set realistic objectives and meet deadlines
• Experience independently owning workstreams to proactively generate innovative ideas and partner with key stakeholders on solutions
• Comfort learning and using new software, applications, and online platforms
• Thorough, precise and meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred but not required: Spanish fluency: understanding of grammar rules, reading, writing and editing skill