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Position: Secretary II
Administration
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, 2 years office/clerical experience; or 
equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent communication skills. Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel. Requires completion of WorkKeys Assessments: Reading for Information (Minimum Score - 5) and Applied Mathematics (Minimum Score - 4).
Work
Preferences: Experience with MS PowerPoint, Visio, and Access.
Essential Job Functions:  Variety of secretarial activities to support administrative unit. Typical work-related activities include:
* Screen telephone calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence, respond to routine inquiries, and refer others to appropriate staff.
* Maintain area filing system.
* Type, proofread, and distribute correspondence, memorandums, tabular data, and other documents.
* Collect and compile data for specialized reports.
* Assist with coordinating administrative activities with area staff.
* Assist with the preparation, tracking, and maintenance of standard forms and records on personnel, hardware and software requests, budgetary and purchasing transitions, and confirm department/area actions.
* Schedule appointments, meetings, and travel.
* Operate office machines.
* Provide assistance with activities in other area departments, as needed, during peak production periods.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and security regarding corporate and personnel information and documents.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Executive Secretary, Operations

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives]]></title>
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Position: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Administration
Location: Research and Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field and 7-10 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires significant working experience and relationships with state education leaders; demonstrated relationship management experience with national organizations; project management experience in education policy issues, including standards and assessments; and sustained successful leadership in educational policy development.
Essential Job Functions:  Provide leadership in developing, overseeing, and coordinating strategies for ACT to proactively address state needs on evolving national education policy issues. Typical work-related activities include:
* In consultation with ACT Education Division leadership, enhance support to states on our shared goal of college and career readiness for all students.
* Provide technical assistance to states on adopting and meeting assurances under the federal stimulus package.
* Develop local- and state-wide implementation strategies to meet stakeholder needs on issues of standards, assessments, curriculum, and professional development.
* Develop and coordinate internal proposals in areas of new opportunity, such as the use of online technology as it relates to the organization's competency areas.
* Monitor and engage in national discussions pertinent to the organization's interests and competencies.
* Position ACT's advocacy agenda and policy reports within current and national policy debates.
* Maintain or establish collaborative efforts with national organizations on major issues of educational policy.
* Serve as internal expert on, and be able to articulate, current and anticipated policy issues in education.
* Represent ACT at targeted state meetings and conferences promoting college and career readiness policies.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Senior Vice President, Research and Development

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Program Clerk I
Test Administration
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, at least two years clerical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good oral and written communication skills and telephone experience are required, as is the ability to learn assigned tasks and adhere to prescribed procedures. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to maintain attention to detail and work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods. Good typing/keyboarding skills. Requires completion of WorkKeys Assessments: Reading for Information (Minimum Score - 4) and Applied Mathematics (Minimum Score - 3).
Essential Job Functions:  Wide variety of clerical duties carried out according to procedures and policies. Communication with clients consists of providing factual information and explaining customary policies and practices. Typical work-related activities include:
* Reviewing special testing request forms, deciding if additional information is needed, or if the request for special accommodations can be approved with the documentation submitted.
* Data entry of Special testing and State testing requests and designated data on answer folders; update and verify records; and retrieve information in response to inquiries.
* Data entry into computerized systems supporting the ordering and distribution of materials and billing for Special and State Special testing.
* Receive, edit and prepare answer folders for scoring for Special and State Special testing programs as back up capacity.
* Answer telephone and handle inquires regarding test polices and/or irregularities, handle orders for test materials and/or status of materials and scoring.
* Assist with correspondence, shipment of materials, and other clerical activities required for the implementation of assigned projects involving ACT testing programs.
* Process credit card orders and purchase orders.
* Assist co-workers in all aspects of their jobs and perform these duties in their absence.
* Maintain security and confidentiality of information and materials.
* Must be able to provide test date coverage for six Saturday National and all State test dates.
Compensation:  Salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Supervisor, Test Administration

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Test Development Associate, Math
K-12 Assessment
Location: Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field and at least 2-4 years of related experience teaching math courses or writing/editing math content, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills and experience with personal computers.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field and experience teaching high school math preferred.
Essential Job Functions:  Conceptualize, design, review, and develop materials for mathematics 
items/assessments for all assigned programs and services. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop strategies for the production of assigned materials pertaining to mathematics.
* Coordinate with staff and item writers in developing mathematics materials.
* Develop and review mathematics test specifications according to state mathematics curriculum standards or other appropriate criteria.
* Determine and monitor variations in mathematics content relative to subject and grade level and to difficulty and complexity consistent with contract requirements.
* Coordinate, prepare, and conduct workshops and training sessions for test development aspects of the contract.
* Document procedures and implementation of procedures.
* Monitor the quality of mathematics product development and maintain strict quality control and security procedures.
* Participate in and, when appropriate, coordinate work of fairness review and content review panels.
* Communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently with project staff, external reviewers, and clients.
* Prepare project deliverables according to the production quality guidelines and timelines.
* Maintain knowledge of current research, trends, and practices in mathematics.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, K-12 Assessment

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Senior Engineer, eBusiness Apps DBA]]></title>
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Position: Senior Engineer, eBusiness Apps DBA
Operations
Location: Information Technology
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, electrical engineering, or related area and at least two years of related experience. Demonstrated competence in Oracle E-Business Suite administration on a UNIX system and experience with Oracle web/application server administration and shell scripting are also required. This position has been designated to require a background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Essential Job Functions:  Support the ACT Oracle E-Business Suite environment. Typical work-related activities include:
* Participate in a collaborative team environment to plan and execute complex system changes.
* Manage Oracle E-Business Suite performance.
* Support all eBusiness application components for working and off-hours availability.
* Fulfill a technical support role for Oracle E-Business Suite that includes RAC and iStore technologies.
* Maintain and enforce database/application auditing and security.
* Responsible for supporting the Oracle E-Business Suite instance strategy and supporting the cloning of these environments.
* Participate in the system engineering process including a review of database and application server requirements for new and existing programs.
* Assist application developers and architects in establishing customization standards and procedures.
* Monitor and report resource utilization on all Oracle systems.
* Participate in weekly on-call rotation with other Oracle Administrators.
* Provide level two and three support for all Oracle E-Business Suite applications.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and ACT clients.
* Provide technical assistance and training for internal and external users.
* Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.

Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Lead Engineer, Production Control, IT Operations

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Distribution Clerk II, Mailing Services
Distribution Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years experience; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience. Requires ability to maintain active level of physical activity that includes walking, bending, climbing stairs and lifting of materials weighing up to 60 pounds. Must have or be able to obtain motor vehicle operator's license and be able to read and write basic English. Must be able to sit or stand the entire shift.
Work
Preferences: Carrier knowledge, experience with mail collection and distribution.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform general clerical, messenger, equipment operation, and maintenance 
work under direct supervision. Typical work-related activities include:
* Receive shipments; sort and distribute materials.
* Fill out forms to account for certified and register mail.
* Take messages and write short notes to staff members regarding mailing requests.
* Collect and post outgoing mail; operate mailing equipment.
* Maintain security of confidential and/or secure materials and information.
* Operate motor vehicles in making deliveries and pickups locally.
* Provide support, when necessary, in multiple locations.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Coordinator Mailroom Inventory, Distribution Services

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Consultant
West Region
Location: Educational Services
Sacramento, California

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, business, or related field and 4 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field and previous experience in educational sales, university admissions/advising, and/or placement testing. Knowledge of ACT's products and services. Strong computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Essential Job Functions:  Responsible for maintaining current clients and increasing use of ACT programs and services by identifying and accomplishing promotion and service objectives targeted toward postsecondary and top-level secondary district administrators. Involves extensive travel. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop marketing strategies for assigned clients and/or products and services.
* Interface with university, college, and community college admissions enrollment and placement testing personnel.
* Plan and conduct workshops and conference presentations.
* Maintain a current knowledge of all ACT products as well as the appropriate market.
* Meet program sales goals as assigned. Maintain knowledge of regional sales and volume statistics.
* Consult with potential and existing clients regarding ACT products and services.
* Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans and related sales/service strategies and activities.
* Communicate with management regarding the sales and marketing of assigned products.
* Identify potential contract/project opportunities within region and initiate plans and tactics which result in program adoption.
* Keep current on all activities, trends, developments, and significant events related to designated programs/services. Make recommendations for new programs, program enhancements, and/or program marketing.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Postsecondary/Business Services, West Region

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <description><![CDATA[Position: Temporary Employment

Position Terms
and Schedule: ACT continuously accepts applications for temporary employment. Projects vary in length and schedule. Most entail a full-time day shift, although some projects may be more flexible or have evening hours.
ACT conducts pre-employment screening on specified positions, which includes, a criminal background check, a credit history check and a social security number trace.
Typical
Work Activities: The types of projects that ACT hires temporary staff for are:
* Scoring
* Forms Processing
* Data Entry
* Secretarial
* Distribution
* Telephone communications (primarily inbound calls)
Locations:  ACT has office locations in Iowa City.See mapfor details.
Compensation: $9.27 or higher, depending on work activities, with scheduled increases based on hours worked. Scoring positions pay $11.85.

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Manager, Professional Development]]></title>
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Position: Manager, Professional Development
Program Solutions
Location: Educational Services
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 8 years of K-12 professional development experience, either as a vendor or educator, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field
Essential Job Functions:  Responsible for the provision of K-12 teacher professional development for QualityCore and the additional development and delivery of training services for all of ACT's College Readiness System. Identify and develop models for new and existing professional development services designed to ensure the successful implementation and outcomes of key ACT programs within the K-12 market. Services will primarily focus on teachers, curriculum coordinators, and school administrators. Manage the promotion, delivery, and evaluation of services; oversee ACT's relationships with third party professional development providers; and identify and develop alternative professional development offerings. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop excellent K-12 state and major school district market relationships.
* Conceptualize and present to senior management ideas for professional development models and services that support ACT's mission and program offerings.
* Manage all aspects of the QualityCore professional development offerings developed and delivered by third party professional development providers, including, but not limited to: reviewing/approving training models, agendas, and materials; reviewing/approving teacher guides developed by third party providers; providing workshop quality control; and overseeing the planning and logistical support of workshop events
* Manage all aspects of the development of a workshop presenter training program
* Communicate K-12 teacher professional development trends to product manager, marketing manager, sales director, and Educational Services executive leadership
* Support/co-present with Educational Services staff on high profile presentations
* Provide training to ACT staff on professional development services and coordinate national and regional delivery of EPAS implementation services.
* Participate in the creation of and maintain current knowledge of national promotional and service goals. Maintain a current knowledge of all ACT education products.
* Assist with developing and monitoring the budget for professional development services.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment
Reports To:  Assistant Vice President, Program Solutions

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Principal eBusiness Process Associate, ACT Master Files
eBusiness Administration
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 7 or more years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Knowledge of related Oracle eBusiness Suite components such as Item Master, Customer Master, Order Management, iStore, Supplier Master, Trading Community Architecture, Data Librarian, Trillium, Customers Online, Sales Online, Marketing Online.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree preferred.
Essential Job Functions:  Design, troubleshoot and integrate eBusiness solutions across all applicable departments. Ensure that eBusiness procedures are well documented, support the program business rules, and function efficiently. Assist with system configuration, training, and developing system modifications requirements with IT staff. Typical-work related activities include:
* Perform application level configuration changes and changes to system values; resolve application related issues.
* Work with the appropriate Business Leadership Team (BLTs) and Department Leads to analyze, re-engineer, and continually improve and optimize eBusiness processes.
* Document eBusiness systems, processes and configurations.
* Plan, direct, control and coordinate the implementation operations of assigned areas.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision making.
* Assist in the development and implementation of corporate strategic plans throughout assigned areas.
* Maintain quality and security control on all assigned projects.
* Maintain current knowledge of trends and research effecting ACT's goals and objectives.
* Direct assigned areas in complying with all legal requirements.
* Fully understand ACT programs and services, and related business rules.
* Act as liaison between eBusiness users and IT Operations as well as internal and external Oracle technical support and development.
* Manage current program volume and new development work.
* Write Oracle queries and use standard reporting tools such as Discoverer.
* Coordinate with staff and design, document, maintain and implement detailed systems procedures to measure unit productivity and to address all program deliverables.
* Effectively communicate with staff to implement changes in complex systems.
* Coordinate with other areas regarding corporate projects.
* Lead the Business Process Ownership process; define, validate and communicate business processes. Consult Subject Matter Experts (SME) as required.
* Lead the gap resolution process; prepare information in support of manual resolution, process change/and or extension adoption. Present extension justification to steering committee.
* Lead transition-to-test phase, including defining and reviewing test plans, incident reports, and overseeing User Acceptance Test activities.
* Attend Oracle training and work with trainers to facilitate end-user training as required.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, eBusiness Administration

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Specialist II, Data Solutions
Production Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires good communications skills, computer skills including Windows, ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods, and to work with minimum supervision.
Work
Preferences: Experience with Oracle database software.
Essential Job Functions:  Provide specialized support and monitoring for the pre-id, data security, and post scoring activity functions for a variety of programs processed in the Production center. Quality Assurance processing of data information. Typical work-related activities include:
* Assign and perform work activities for the data solutions areas; coordinate production activities with other areas; prepare production activity reports.
* Work with program coordinators to establish pre-id procedures and processing timelines for assigned programs; develop and maintain area production procedures by program/contract.
* Provide user service/support for various ACT programs, including direct contact with clients on problem resolution.
* Initiate and recommend process changes to improve workflows of programs.
* Perform quality assurance activities, monitor workflow via the Central Tracking System and production workbench, and monitor daily pre-id output.
* Assist the Technical Coordinator in developing system specifications and conducting system tests. Assist in the development of procedure manuals and protocols for each product; compile suggestions for changes; develop recommendations for system modifications.
* Perform testing and sign-off for annual system changes for assigned programs.
* Assign work activities; assist with scheduling and training of contingents; monitor staffing needs and recommend hiring or reassignment of contingent staff.
* Assist the Technical Coordinator with the planning, development, testing and implementation phases required in the development and release of each new program version.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Technical Coordinator, Data Solutions, Production Services

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Test Development Associate, Science
K-12 Assessment
Location: Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science, science education, or a related field; 2-4 years experience teaching high school science courses or writing/editing science content; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Personal computer experience necessary.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field
Essential Job Functions:  Conceptualize, design, and develop materials for contracted physical sciences and biological sciences tests for the K-12 Assessment department. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop strategies for the production of assigned materials pertaining to science.
* Coordinate with staff and item writers in developing science test materials.
* Develop and review science test specifications according to state and national science curriculum standards or other appropriate criteria.
* Determine and monitor variations in science content relative to subject and grade level and to difficulty and complexity consistent with contract requirements.
* Coordinate, prepare, and conduct workshops and training sessions for test development aspects of the programs.
* Document procedures and implementation of procedures.
* Monitor the quality of science product development and maintain strict quality control and security procedures.
* Participate in fairness review and content review panels.
* Communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently with project staff, external reviewers, and clients.
* Prepare program deliverables according to the production quality guidelines and timelines.
* Maintain knowledge of current research, trends, and practices in science.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, K-12 Assessment

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Research Associate
Statistical Research
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Doctorate in statistics, educational measurement, research, or related field. Must be familiar with statistical computer programs/systems, have excellent writing skills, be able to work on multiple projects on an on-going basis, and meet established deadlines.
Essential Job Functions:  Under the direction of senior staff, conduct statistical methodological and validity research for ACT products and services. Typical work-related activities include:
* Under the direction of senior staff, conduct, interpret, and present the results of statistical methodological and/or validity research.
* Under the direction of senior staff, provide consulting support to internal and external clients.
* Under the direction of senior staff, prepare technical and/or interpretive materials for programs and provide documentation for methods and procedures.
* Acquire additional knowledge and skills in statistical methodology and/or validity for educational research.
* Develop a program of research, publication, and presentations at professional conferences in support of ACT's products and services.
* Maintain quality and security control on all projects.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and with ACT clients.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Principal Research Associate, Statistical Research

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Senior Systems Analyst
Administration/Research
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and 4 to 7 years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform all essential aspects of large-scale reporting systems and databases including the design, development, analysis, implementation, and documentation of systems. Typical work related activities include:
* Design, implement and manage Oracle and Access program service databases.
* Design and develop system specifications for program services.
* Receive and clarify data mining, data analysis and large system project requests.
* Identify, select and transfer data needed to complete a project.
* Design and implement programs to perform desired statistical analysis.
* Design and program report output formats.
* Design, implement and maintain Oracle and Access database entry/edit screens.
* Design and implement end-user application interfaces and menus to perform various operations.
* Maintain documentation of files, programs and systems.
* Develop large scale automated "canned" reporting systems.
* Modify, enhance, and maintain new and existing systems.
* Coordinate tests and observe initial use of new/modified systems.
* Make hardware/software requests and justifications.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision making.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Education &amp; Workforce Research Services

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Web Developer/Web Designer
ACT Website
Location: Communications
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related area and 4 to 7 years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated competence of software including, word processing, electronic publishing and design, HTML, PHP, and MySQL.
Essential Job Functions:  Design, build, and maintain websites and web applications using content creation and management tools, authoring and scripting languages, and digital media. Work in programming languages and environments: JavaScript (JSON, jQuery), XML/SOAP Web Services, AJAX.
Typical work-related activities include:
* Select programming languages, design tools, and applications.
* Write original or supporting code for web applications and websites.
* Develop databases that support web applications and websites.
* Evaluate code; develop test routines to ensure compatibility with browsers and device types.
* Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and take appropriate action.
* Create website designs that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.
* Consult and troubleshoot with web design staff.
* Participate in strategic website and web application planning.
* Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, and choose solutions.
* Represent the Website Department and provide user-interface design support on software development teams.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
* Communicate web standards, guidelines, and procedures effectively with other staff members.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Assistant Vice President, Website

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Analyst]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Analyst
Software Development Solutions
Location: Information Technology
Hunt Valley, Maryland

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, information
systems, or related area; 1-2 years programming experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of two (2) or more of the following application and systems technologies: Oracle RDBMS, SQL, Oracle Reports, Oracle Discoverer, UNIX, UNIX Shell programming, HTML, JAVA, JavaScript, SVN.
Computing
Environment: Multi-processor Intel with Red Hat LINUX application server environment using 
Oracle Application Server, Oracle Portal and Oracle DBMS.
Essential Job Functions:  Participate with team in configuration, coding, testing, implementing and maintaining software systems. Including custom developed software and commercial software integration. Typical work-related activities include:
* Enhance software solutions for various ACT products as directed by supervisor.
* Develop unit test cases using tools such as JUnit.
* Provide input to the development of test plans.
* Author system documentation as requested.
* Follow and apply published standards for system design, configuration, coding and testing.
* Design basic to moderate system enhancements.
* Troubleshoot and repair software problems.
* Assist others in systems analysis.
* Provide maintenance, enhancements and support of existing programs.
* Follow and recommend improvements to published standards and procedures.
* Communicate efficiently and effectively with users regarding their program requirements, design and technical support.
* Participate in the creation of system test plans.
* Assist with quality control of software systems.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Lead Engineer, Solutions

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Analyst, Software Development
Solutions
Location: Information Technology
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, information
systems, or related area; 1-2 years programming experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of two (2) or more of the following application and systems technologies: Oracle RDBMS, SQL, PL/SQL, UNIX, UNIX Shell programming, JAVA & J2EE, web services, HTML, JAVAscript
Computing
Environment: Multi-processor Intel with Red Hat LINUX application server environment using 
Oracle Application Server, Oracle Portal and Oracle DBMS.
Essential Job Functions:  Participate with team in configuration, coding, testing, implementing and maintaining software systems. Including custom developed software and commercial software integration. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop, enhance and revise software solutions for various ACT products.
* Translate basic business processes, as specified in user requirements into the design of one system component.
* Provide input to the development of test plans.
* Configure commercial products to meet one or more business requirements.
* Author system documentation as requested.
* Follow and apply published standards for system design, configuration, coding and testing.
* Design basic to moderate system enhancements.
* Troubleshoot and repair software problems.
* Assist others in systems analysis.
* Write software to implement designs.
* Provide maintenance, enhancements and support of existing programs.
* Follow and recommend improvements to published standards and procedures.
* Communicate efficiently and effectively with users regarding their program requirements, design and technical support.
* Participate in the creation of system test plans.
* Assist with quality control of software systems.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Staff Engineer, Solutions

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Contract Manager
State Programs
Location: Educational Services
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4 to 7 years related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work
Preferences: Progressive responsibilities managing/coordinating K-12 assessment programs, higher education programs, or other large-scale projects.
Essential Job Functions:  Responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of contract work, including project monitoring, reporting, quality assurance, issue and risk identification, communications, and scope of work. Serve as tactical manager and coordinator of contract team. Typical work-related activities include:
* Serve as the internal manager for multiple assigned contracts.
* Coordinate contract management activities, including operations, finance, information technology, development, research, product activities, quality control procedures and technical documentation for contract programs, to meet budget and established timelines without error.
* Collect, manage, and report project data.
* Create MS Project Schedule(s).
* Enforce project scope and initiate change orders or addenda as necessary.
* Oversee the project budget and identify and resolve issues of contract compliance while meeting legal requirements and client objectives.
* Make recommendations for program enhancements related to evolving market needs and develop proposals, including associated budgets, for new services to clients.
* Serve as the primary point of contact with the assigned contract manager at the state/district.
* Review client feedback and recommend changes to improve in-scope contract services or implement change orders for beyond-scope improvements.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Lead Client Account Manager, State Programs

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Consultant, Assessment
West Region
Location: Educational Services
Sacramento, California

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, or related field and 4 years of experience in high school or college counseling and/or college admissions, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication and presentation skills are essential; ability to work independently and as part of a team is also needed.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field and previous experience in educational sales and/or university admissions/recruitment/advising. Strong computer skills, such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Lotus Notes.
Essential Job Functions:  Responsible for maintaining current clients and increasing use of ACT programs and services by identifying and accomplishing promotion and service objectives targeted toward postsecondary and top-level secondary district administrators. Involves extensive travel. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop marketing strategies for assigned clients and/or products and services.
* Interface with university and college admissions personnel.
* Plan and conduct workshops and conference presentations.
* Meet program sales goals as assigned.
* Consult with potential and existing clients regarding ACT products and services, including making formal presentations.
* Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans and related sales/service strategies and activities.
* Communicate with management regarding the sales and marketing of assigned products.
* Identify potential contract/project opportunities within region and initiate plans and tactics which result in program adoption.
* Keep current on all activities, trends, developments, and significant events related to designated programs/services. Make recommendations for new programs, program enhancements, and/or program marketing.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits.
Reports To:  Director, Postsecondary/Business Services, West Region

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Program Clerk II - 9 Month (Sept - June)
Test Administration
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, one year clerical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires good communications, computational, and keyboard/typing skills, as well as telephone experience. Attention to detail and accuracy skills are essential. Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines and peak periods. Must be able to provide test date coverage for six Saturday National test dates and two State test dates. Requires completion of WorkKeys Assessments: Reading for Information (Minimum Score - 4) and Applied Mathematics (Minimum Score - 3).
Essential Job Functions:  Understanding of technical terms/jargon pertaining to disabled persons. Word processing experience. Typical work-related activities include:
* Receive, edit, and prepare answer folders for scoring the ACT State and Special testing programs.
* Provide customer service via telephone and respond, within scope of authority, to inquires from students, parents, and institutional (testing) personnel regarding Special and State Special testing.
* Review request for ACT Special and State Special testing to determine eligbility.
* Assist with opening, date stamping, sorting, and performing prescribed edit functions on requests for Special and State Special testing.
* Assist with data entry into computerized systems supporting the ordering and distribution of materials and billing for Special and State Special testing.
* Assist with the telephone contact, faxing for more information, matching up incoming faxes, correspondence, shipment of materials, and other clerical activities required for the implementation of assigned projects involving ACT testing programs.
* Assist co-workers in all aspects of their jobs and perform these duties in their absence.
* Maintain security and confidentiality of information and materials.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Accommodation Coordinator, Test Administration

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Assistant Vice President, Applied Research]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Assistant Vice President, Applied Research
Applied Research Administration
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Doctorate in educational measurement, statistics, psychology, or related field and ten years of related post-doctoral experience, including five years administrative and management experience in educational measurement, educational research, applied psychology, or related field. Demonstrated knowledge of research issues that span K-12 and postsecondary education, statistical and validity research, student performance,  career and academic advising, enrollment management, and program evaluation.
Essential Job Functions:  Manage strategy agenda; plan, direct, and control all operations, finances, and personnel of the Applied Research area. Execute corporate development of other research-based objectives as directed by senior management. Maintain high profile visibility and expertise. Typical work-related activities include:
* Serve as technical consultant and expert of strategic research agenda.
* Evaluate strategic opportunities for applied research from both internal and external customer perspectives, resulting in a clear agenda and executable goals.
* Advise management on the research and development activities needed to realize corporate opportunities.
* Ensure that project and objective completion occurs on time and within budget, and with high accuracy.
* Organize, manage, and complete large-scale research and development projects.
* Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of new products.
* Plan, conduct, and publish research related to client needs and issues and program products.
* Coordinate visits of guests of Research; supervise the work of long-term visiting researchers.
* Consult with and assist other departments and units with their research needs.
* Serve on and chair various program/task force committees.
* Make formal presentations to users regarding ACT programs and services.
* Represent the area to advisory committees, state agencies, and at professional conferences and meetings.
* Consult with internal staff and clients on career and educational issues.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Vice President, Research

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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    <job>
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        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Senior Program Development Associate
Elementary and Secondary School Programs
Location: Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Master's degree in educational measurement, statistics, research, or related field and at least 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Experience with personal computers, including Windows and MS Office, also necessary.
Work
Preferences: Ph.D. in related field. Experience with SAS software strongly preferred.
Essential Job Functions:  Coordinate the development and technical aspects of new and existing ACT and/or client assessment programs. Typical work-related activities include:
* Coordinate efforts to develop test items and forms according to test specifications.
* Coordinate the development and delivery of assessment materials.
* Produce and coordinate the development and updating of technical documentation for program support materials and assigned projects.
* Identify and conduct appropriate analyses on test and item-level data and produce accompanying reports.
* Assist director/manager in assessing long-range business needs and identifying, selecting, and obtaining practical solutions.
* Assist with development, maintenance, and execution of project plans and schedules, including the delivery of user and system requirements.
* Assist in development of survey instruments, executing analyses, and writing final report for ACT National Curriculum Survey.
* Work with staff to ensure that project products and related activities occur in accordance with established timelines and within base-lined scope, cost, and quality.
* Identify and conduct appropriate analyses of project data to improve work products and processes.
* Perform quality control checks on forms and student/school reports.
* Coordinate development of answer keys for assessment projects.
* Monitor trends in curricula, instruction, and educational measurement and recommend appropriate adjustments to K-12 products/services.
* Contribute to recommendations for program improvements and expansions relative to market needs and demands.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Elementary and Secondary School Programs

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Secretary II
Test Security
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, 3 years office/clerical experience; or 
equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent communication and computer skills. MS Word and Excel skills are required. Requires completion of Work Keys Assessments: Reading for Information (Minimum Score - 5) and Applied Mathematics (Minimum Score - 4).
Essential Job Functions:  Variety of administrative activities to support Test Security unit. Typical work-related activities include:
* Provide customer service and support for assigned department; communicate, verbally and in writing, regarding department policies and procedures, report status of cases and other matters.
* Ensure that the department's phone calls are answered in an effective and efficient manner.
* Maintain, enter information, and extract information from records.
* Provide clerical support to the department.
* Check records, data or other information for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards and procedures.
* Search files for data necessary to answer specific questions.
* Assist staff in compiling information in test security cases to determine whether to open an official score review in accordance with established criteria.
* Assist staff in resolving difficult questions and/or work directly with clients or ACT staff requiring problem resolution.
* Sort, code, correct, route, and/or add information to data, forms, applications, vouchers, and other information.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and security regarding corporate and personnel information and documents.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Director, Test Security

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Consultant, TeleCenter
Program Solutions
Location: Educational Services
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, management, or related field and at least 2 to 4 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  Requires outstanding communication skills and sales experience.
Work
Preferences: Experience managing a telephone-based inside sales operation. Strong computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database administration.
Essential Job Functions:  Manage ACT's TeleCenter, including the design and implementation of inside marketing and sales initiatives for ACT's products and services, in cooperation with other Educational Services marketing staff. Manage ACT client contact management database including data input and ongoing integrity. Support Educational Services staff with use of database tool. Typical work-related activities include:
* In cooperation with program management, establish and accomplish TeleCenter lead generation and qualification services. Establish and accomplish objectives for ACT's inside sales function.
* Hire, train, supervise, and schedule the work of contingent employees.
* Design, implement, and maintain all standard procedures for the coordination of TeleCenter projects and activities.
* Establish and implement plans for the continuous improvement of TeleCenter effectiveness.
* Cooperate with other program staff to design, implement, and report the results of telephone-based direct sales and customer support initiatives.
* Keep current on issues and new techniques in telemarketing sales and training.
* Oversee the TeleCenter facility and monitor equipment maintenance.
* Provide ongoing user support for the area client contact management database.
* Manage the consolidation of area data into the designated area database.
* Manage the ongoing cleansing of data within the client contact management database.
* Coordinate mass email marketing campaigns.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Assistant Vice President, Program Solutions

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Principal Research Associate
Measurement &amp; Statistical Research
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Doctorate in educational measurement or related field and 8 years of post-doctoral test development work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated knowledge and competence in classical test theory, item response theory, and equating. Demonstrated writing skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Work
Preferences: Exceptionally strong knowledge base in psychometrics; work experience including planning and project management of research and psychometric support of assessments; some programming skills.
Essential Job Functions:  Independently perform or lead applied or methodological psychometric research. Propose and develop innovations to support ACT products and services; advise ACT management on technical issues. Typical work related activities include:
* Independently design, conduct, interpret, and present the results of applied or     methodological psychometric research.
* Manage projects and lead project teams.
* Propose and develop innovations to psychometric methodology, instrumentation,    operational procedures, or reports in ACT's programs.
* Consult with ACT customers and with other ACT staff; ensure that appropriate     follow-up is carried out.
* Serve on program committees and other groups. Work with members of these     groups to ensure that goals are achieved.
* Advise management on technical issues that affect ACT's programs.
* Review manuscripts for conference presentations, journal articles, and/or ACT     Research Report Series, the ACT Information Brief Series, and other ACT     publications.
* Represent ACT at meetings and conferences involving users, agencies, and professional    organizations.
* Maintain knowledge of current developments in statistical methodology and/or     educational research.
* Continually monitor and improve efficiency in process and quality control procedures.    Ensure all processes are documented.
* Maintain an extensive program of research, publication, and presentations at professional   conferences on issues affecting ACT's business.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent working environment.
Reports To:  Distinguished Research Scientist, Measurement &amp; Statistical Research

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Staff Engineer
Software Development, Solutions
Location: Information Technology
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related area; and 4-6 years of software development, relational database, system design and development, and project team experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This position requires strong development skills with Oracle Forms, Reports, PL/SQL, SQL, and Linux. Applicants must be able to manage multiple tasks and have experience working on large complex multi-tier applications in a 24x7 computing environment.
Work
Preferences: At least one year of technical development experience with Oracle E-Business Suite; experience with the Oracle Discoverer reporting tool; and development using APEX.
Computing Environment:  Multi-processor Intel with Red Hat LINUX application server environment using Oracle Application Server, Oracle Applications 11i, RAC, Oracle Discoverer and Oracle 10g DBMS.
Essential Job Functions:  Independently or within a team design, develop, test and implement solutions using Oracle's E-Business Suite and custom applications that meet the business needs of ACT. This position may provide technical direction to a small group of developers on projects. Typical work related activities include:
* Analyze business requirements and design, develop and maintain software solutions and customizations using Oracle E-Business Suite.
* Adhere to best practice guidelines when developing E-Business Suite customized applications.
* Keep current with Oracle E-Business applications.
* Author design documents using standard templates and design processes.
* Document E-Business processes and configurations.
* Research issues on MetaLink and work with Oracle Support to resolve problems.
* Conduct quality review of design documents prepared by others.
* Provide production support to internal and external users.
* Meet with users to gather functional requirements.
* Create and execute unit tests to assure software quality.
* Work with software testing department to create and maintain testing plans and quality control procedures.
* Maintain current knowledge of software and programming tools used at ACT.
* Communicate efficiently and effectively with users regarding their program requirements, design and technical support.
* Provide project time and task estimates.
* Work with Discoverer Administrator to provide support to end users.
* Troubleshoot application for errors.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision making.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Engineering

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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Position: Associate Analyst, Software Testing
Audit and Reporting
Location: Information Technology
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Associate's degree in computer science or another field applicable to software testing; or experience in software testing with Windows and Web applications; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; familiarity with programming and networking concepts, Windows and Web system design and administration principles, relational databases, and software development processes; and the ability work independently and prioritize tasks under deadline pressures.
Essential Job Functions:  Provide software testing services for assigned projects with emphasis on Web and Windows applications. Position requires evening and weekend hours during peak periods in addition to regular work hours. Typical work-related activities include:
* Participate in project meetings and design walkthroughs to learn application domain knowledge and gather information for software test planning.
* Review requirement specifications and other design documentation to prepare testing approach and identify defects before they migrate into code.
* Follow the standard software testing policy and procedures.
* Collaborate on writing and reviewing software test plans; assist with setting up test environments and preparing data for application testing.
* Develop test procedures, test cases, and/or test scripts based on test plans, requirement, software design documentation, other available information.
* Review the results of test execution; compare output to expected results; document discrepancies in incident reports.
* Provide testing project status information; create software testing results reports.
* Communicate orally and in writing with Information Technology staff.
* Stay current with new hardware and software technologies, software standards, compatibility issues, and software testing practices.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Staff Analyst, IT Audit and Reporting

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Program Clerk II]]></title>
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Position: Program Clerk II
Customer Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years customer services experience; or 
equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong oral communication skills, ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak processing periods, and to work with minimum supervision. Requires completion of Work Keys Assessments: Reading for Information (Minimum Score - 4) and Applied Mathematics (Minimum Score - 4). Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Work
Preferences: Experience with Oracle systems, and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access. 
Previous customer service experience preferred.
Essential Job Functions:  Process and communicate and maintain records of customer transactions and
written materials using Windows and web-based software. Enter orders into ACT Order Management System. Typical work-related activities include:
* Serve as first-line responder to incoming calls on ACT's customer service phone lines.
* Learn and maintain knowledge about multiple assessment programs and products.
* Provide customer service and support for assigned programs and/or unit; communicate, verbally and in writing, regarding department policies and procedures, report status of orders and other matters.
* Enter orders into Oracle Order Management according to complex program requirements. Extract and maintain data for specialized reports, records, letters, procedure manuals and applications using database or other specialized records and filing system.
* Check records, data, or other information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
* Maintain phone records and production summary reports as assigned.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and security regarding corporate and personnel information and documents.
* Prepare or assist with mailings including copying, collating, labels, and distribution.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Postsecondary Services Supervisor, Customer Services

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Lead Engineer, Oracle Middleware]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Lead Engineer, Oracle Middleware
Operations
Location: Information Technology
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS; and 6 to 8 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated competence in Oracle infrastructure administration on a UNIX system; and knowledge and/or experience with Oracle web / application server administration, C programming, shell or Perl programming, and physical database / application server design. This position has been designated to require a background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Essential Job Functions:  Supervise staff and equipment supporting all ACT corporate middle tier and database systems. Typical work-related activities include:
* Formulate and participate in long term projects with other Database Administrators, and Application Administrators.
* Train and supervise contracted staff.
* Support all Oracle Infrastructure core applications working and off-hours availability.
* Support all Oracle Infrastructure core applications for change management and production control.
* Report metrics related to database / application auditing and security.
* Fulfill a lead functional role for Oracle Application Server products, including, but not limited to RAC, BPEL, ESB, OC4J, Collaboration, OID, SSO, Portal.
* Assist business analysts in the definition of technical requirements for submittal to the engineering teams.
* Monitor and report resource utilization on all Oracle systems.
* Participate in weekly on-call rotation with other functional Oracle administrators.
* Participate in production deploys, and with disaster recovery exercises.
* Participate in data modeling activities with data architects to produce high quality reports and analysis
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and with ACT clients.
* Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding departmental projects.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Technical Engineering, IT Operations

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Lead Business Analyst]]></title>
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Position: Lead Business Analyst
Client Engagement
Location: Information Technology
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the software development life cycle, technical product development, requirements elicitation, and project planning and cost estimation. Extensive experience in implementing technology systems to meet business needs, and excellent customer interaction skills are needed.
Work
Preferences: Familiarity with the language and practice of assessment a plus; and knowledge of business process mapping, CQM or Lean training.
Essential Job Functions:  Responsible for ensuring all aspects of software development projects are effectively managed to meet customer expectations. Typical work related activities include:
* General client management, including assisting clients in analysis and development of business cases, requirements definition, and the setting and management of priorities for large scale technology projects.
* Communicate closely with customers and potential customers in understanding the impact and requirements of ACT's technology-based products and services.
* Manage the day-to-day relationships with assigned clients, learning the customer's business, client base, and strategy.
* Use standard project management practices and principles to develop, maintain and execute project plans and schedules for minor and major projects.
* Provide clear, regular verbal and written communications to customers, managers, and team members on the status of projects and tasks.
* Assure that responsibility is assigned and accepted for each project deliverable and activity.
* Control the scope of work, including budget and schedule, as defined in the requirements and project plan. Actively manage scope changes. Ensure that projects are delivered within baseline scope, schedule, cost and quality.
* Identify, communicate, and manage risks associated with projects by using the expertise of the team to identify the problem and taking corrective action. Appropriately escalate issues that may affect project completion.
* Facilitate decisions on product and project deliverables.
* Identify deviations from the project plan and manage the activities to bring the project back on plan.
* Understand available technology, in order to guide projects and suggest appropriate or innovative solutions.
* Provide timely and accurate reporting of hours, expenses and schedule.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Director, Client Engagement

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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        <title><![CDATA[Program Clerk II]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Program Clerk II
Customer Services
Location: Operations
Hunt Valley, MD

Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; and 3 years customer services experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong oral communication skills, ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak processing periods, and to work with minimum supervision. This position has been designated to require a background check. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Work
Preferences: Experience with Oracle systems, and Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
Essential Job Functions:  Process, communicate, and maintain records of customer transactions and written materials using Windows and web-based software. Typical work-related activities include:
* Serve as first-line responder to incoming calls on ACT's customer service phone lines.
* Learn and maintain knowledge about multiple assessment programs and products.
* Provide customer service and support for assigned programs and/or unit; communicate, verbally and in writing, regarding department policies and procedures, report status of applications and other matters.
* Provide occasional coverage of receptionist duties at the front desk; includes interaction with staff and visitors, monitoring fax machines, handling incoming calls, and serving as point of communication for the building.
* Serve as test proctor for Hunt Valley ACT Center.
* Extract, and maintain data for specialized reports, records, letters, procedure manuals and applications using database or other specialized records and filing system.
* Check records, data, or other information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
* Maintain phone records and production summary reports as required.
* Compose and prepare responses to written and oral communications.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and security regarding information and documents.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Coordinator, Customer Services

ACT is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in people and ideas.
ACT participates in E-Verify.
ACT's online position announcements are intended only to providegeneraldescriptions of employment opportunities; none of the information provided for any position should be interpreted as a commitment by ACT to specific terms and conditions for employment.

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