Global Electronics Association · 7 hours ago
Certification Test Development Specialist
Deerfield, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expGlobal Electronics Association is the leading voice of the global electronics industry, supporting member companies across the supply chain. The Certification Test Development Specialist will assist with examination development, quality assurance, and the management of certification processes to ensure high standards in testing and assessment.
Non ProfitEducationElectronicsAssociationTraining
Hiring Manager
Lyssa Bernstein
Responsibilities
Under the oversight of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance
Design, construct, and test IPC branded examinations; assure accuracy and quality of finished product
Troubleshoot software and operational problems
Recruit and grow a pool of SMEs to participate in Certification Committees
Oversee the entire Item Writing Development process with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician
Ensure exam content aligns with test plans, job/task analyses, and applicable regulations
Assist with exam form assembly, item banking, and content tracking
Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Quality Assurance Validation for Certification content
Review Certification exams for consistency with source files
Document and escalate deviations in client exams with source files
Audit tests for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues
Oversee the entire Item Review process with the with the respective Certification Committees with minimal assistance from the Psychometrician
Support exam lifecycle activities, including updates, refreshes, and retirement of items
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Qualification
Required
3+ years' experience managing all aspects of Item Writing Workshops and Item Review Committees
Knowledge of psychometric principles or standardized testing best practices
Excellent technical writing, proofreading, English language, and editing skills. Exams are written in English
Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often under time constraints and to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly
Attention to detail is imperative; Must be organized, accurate, and quality conscious
Must be honest and maintain high-level ethical behavior; ability to maintain data confidentiality and security
Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities required
Able to follow directions, coordinate multiple projects, including producing high quality work under tight deadlines. Must also be willing to work independently with minimal guidance
Strong written/oral communication skills required. Comfort with email and telephone communications is essential to effectively interact with staff, contractors and committee members virtually
Must be able to work with people from various knowledge levels, personalities, economic and cultural backgrounds
Bachelor's degree required (education, psychology, assessment, or related field preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 – Teams, Excel, Word
Preferred
Experience in areas of forecasting and prioritizing assigned tasks preferred
Benefits
A variety of health and welfare benefits, based on eligibility, including job status/hours worked each week.
Company
Global Electronics Association
Global Electronics Association advances electronics through advocacy, standards, training, certification, market data, and industry events.
51-200 employees
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