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Position: Secretary III
Operations
Location: Information Technology
ACT National Headquarters
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; and 2 - 4 years secretarial/clerical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires experience with Microsoft Word and Excel software; strong oral and written communication, organizational, and clerical skills; and the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform a variety of complex office support/secretarial tasks that require using discretion and independent judgment. Typical work-related activities include:
* Screen telephone calls, visitors and incoming correspondence.
* Respond to routine inquiries as well as refer individuals to the appropriate staff.
* Compose correspondence in response to routine inquiries within established guidelines.
* Coordinate special projects as assigned and maintain data in spreadsheets, database or other appropriate methods.
* Produce and gather presentation materials.
* Assist in composing costing reports and contract documents as needed.
* Prepare all aspects of mailings including copying, collating, labels, envelopes, and letters.
* Type and proofread correspondence, memorandums, meeting minutes, tabular data, reports, and other documents.
* Enter, update, and retrieve text from various computer programs.
* Establish, maintain, and revise supervisor's files and related records.
* Maintain supervisor's calendar, schedule tentative appointments and arrange meetings.
* Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
* Collect and compile data for specialized reports and presentations; generate reports as needed on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and security regarding corporate and personnel information and documents.
* Operate office machines including copier, personal computer, and fax.
* Take minutes at conferences and meetings.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently orally and in writing with ACT staff and clients.
* Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Assistant Vice President, 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: Coordinator, Distribution Preparation / Quality
Production Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Requires good organization, communication, and computer skills; and ability to lead a team, and work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods.
Essential Job Functions:  Coordinate, oversee, and manage designated production process steps essential to the production of customer deliverables primarily for ACT paper and pencil assessment programs. Conduct activities in a way to ensure delivery of accurate and timely results.
Typical work-related activities include:
* Organizes customer scoring and reporting deliverables
* Coordinates Production Services internal and external customer deliverables quality checks
* Participates in the development and refinement of production process procedures and associated documentation
* Develops and executes staffing plans to ensure that resource availability meets the demand of cyclical production requirements
* Delivers training to regular and contingent staff with their designated area
* Coordinates the handoff of deliverables to distribution
* Coordinates the electronic file posting
* Assists with production systems testing as assigned
* Develops and updates process procedure drafts
* Creates data CDs and AAP video CDs in fulfillment of customer orders
* Manages CD and DVD inventories
* Responds to Pre-ID ordering inquiries regarding use of ordering templates
* Maintains CD and DVD vendor orders
* Ensures the CD equipment functions properly
* Acquires, trains, and supervises contingent staff
* Serves as backup to other production services coordinators in their absences
* Maintains cross-functional tasks and assignments with other production coordinators
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, 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: Coordinator, Deliverables Production
Production Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Requires good organization, communication, and computer skills; and ability to lead a team, and work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods.
Essential Job Functions:  Coordinate, oversee, and manage designated production process steps essential to the production of customer deliverables primarily for ACT paper and pencil assessment programs. Participate in the development and refinement of production process procedures and associated documentation. Conduct activities in a way to ensure delivery of accurate and timely results. Typical work-related activities include:
* Oversees Edit and Scoring/Reporting processes
* Creates and manages operational worklists
* Processes operational worklists for both Operational Workbench and legacy systems
* Develops and executes staffing plans to ensure that resource availability meets the demand of cyclical production requirements
* Delivers training to regular and contingent staff with their designated area
* Creates data CDs and AAP video CDs in fulfillment of customer orders
* Manages CD and DVD inventories
* Responds to Pre-ID ordering inquiries regarding use of ordering templates
* Maintains CD and DVD vendor orders
* Ensures the CD equipment functions properly
* Establishes and processes operational rollback requests
* Develops and updates process procedure drafts
* Develops system specification documentation for IT staff
* Assists with production systems testing as assigned
* Develops program specification drafts
* Serves as backup to other Production Services coordinators in their absences
* Acquires, trains, and supervises contingent staff
* Resolves alerts
* Coordinates the electronic file posting
* Maintains cross-functional tasks and assignments with other production coordinators
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, 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: Coordinator, Production Preparation
Production Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combinations of education and experience. Requires good organization, communication, and computer skills; and ability to lead a team, and work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods.
Essential Job Functions:  Coordinate, oversee, and manage designated production process steps essential to the production of customer deliverables primarily for ACT paper and pencil assessment programs. Conduct activities in a way to ensure delivery of accurate and timely results. 
Typical work-related activities include:
* Oversees data prep, check-in, data error resolution, and mailout process activities
* Resolves alerts
* Participates in the development and refinement of production process procedures and associated documentation
* Develops and executes staffing plans to ensure that resource availability meets the demand of cyclical production requirements
* Delivers training to regular and contingent staff with their designated area
* Develops and updates process procedure drafts
* Oversees archiving activities
* Assists with production systems testing as assigned
* Serves as backup to other Production Services coordinators in their absences
* Acquires, trains, and supervises contingent staff
* Organizes customer scoring and reporting deliverables
* Coordinates Production Services internal and external customer deliverables quality checks
* Coordinates the handoff of deliverables to distribution
* Maintains cross-functional tasks and assignments with other production coordinators
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, 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: 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: 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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        <title><![CDATA[Assistant Vice President, Applied Research]]></title>
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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 experience, including three 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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        <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: Technical Coordinator, Process and Control
Production Services
Location: Operations
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field; and 4 to 7 years of related experience; or equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Requires good organization, communication, and computer skills; and ability to lead a team, and work effectively under pressure of deadlines and peak periods.
Essential Job Functions:  Coordinate, oversee, and manage designated production process and quality control steps essential to the production of customer deliverables for ACT paper and pencil assessment programs. Perform a lead role in the development and execution of test plans and test execution. Conduct activities in a way to ensure delivery of accurate and timely results. Typical work-related activities include:
* Serves as backup to the Manager of Production Services during absences.
* Function as Subject Matter Expert and perform a lead role in the development and refinement departmental processes and procedures, and associated documentation.
* Responsible for the Production Services Quality Control process development.
* Develop and execute staffing plans to ensure that resource availability meets the demand of cyclical production requirements.
* Perform a lead role in the delivery of training to regular and contingent staff within their designated area and across adjacent coordinator areas.
* Develops system specification documentation for IT staff.
* Develops UAT (User Acceptance Test) specifications, test plans, and test cases.
* Coordinates production systems testing (UAT and Blue Dot) activities.
* Supervises production processing to ensure State Contract requirements and schedules are met.
* Provides OWB (Operational WorkBench) training.
* Supervises resolution of all problem OWB orders and creation of worklists.
* Oversees the PSAR process.
* Oversees contract code set up; Central Tracking maintenance, PLAN/Explore Scoring test form maintenance table.
* Enters scoring keys and conversions (exception MME).
* Coordinates the integration of new programs and new contracts.
* Serves as backup to production services coordinators in their absences.
* Reviews and approves departmental process procedure drafts.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, 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
WorkKeys Development
Location: Workforce Test Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires strong written and oral communication, organization, teamwork and computer skills.
Work
Preferences: Diverse, applied workplace experience other than teaching and Master's degree preferred. Test development and/or item writing experience a plus. Experience with Adobe Illustrator also a plus.
Essential Job Functions:  Conceptualize, design, develop, and implement various programs and services. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop strategies for the production of assigned materials.
* Recruit item writers and review item writers' materials.
* Coordinate with staff and writers in developing materials.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external reviewers.
* Determine and monitor variation in content relative to foundational skills in the classroom and the workplace, and to product difficulty and cognitive complexity.
* Prepare materials and test forms according to the development cycle and schedule.
* Document process and implementation of process as needed.
* Monitor quality of product development.
* Maintain program files to meet audit standards.
* Coordinate ACT materials with changing workforce and education requirements.
* Develop strategies and support materials to assist ACT customers in using ACT programs and services.
* Research ways to expand ACT's services and programs based on market need.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, WorkKeys 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: Specialist II
Applied Research
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience, or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated competence in computer usage and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows. Must have strong communication skills and be able to effectively organize work, set priorities, and determine logical solutions to basic problems.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform specialized administrative, technical, and/or production tasks for the Applied Research area. Typical work-related activities include:
* Prepare, compile, and maintain data for specialized reports, records, letters, procedure manuals, and applications using database or other specialized records and filing systems.
* Generate, proofread, edit, and reconcile project plans as needed on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
* Maintain supervisor's calendar, schedule appointments, and arrange meetings; make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports.
* Participate in the preparation of mailings including copying, collating, labels, and distribution.
* Review and edit manuscripts according to APA style.
* Type and proofread correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, tabular data, reports, and other documents.
* Respond to routine inquiries and refer individuals to appropriate staff.
* Enter, update, and retrieve text, data, formulas, and charts from various Microsoft Office computer programs.
* Establish, maintain, and revise departmental files and related records.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with ACT staff and clients.
* 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:  Assistant Vice President, Applied 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: Specialist II, Customer Maintenance, State Contracts
Assessment Program Services Administration
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 independent judgment and good communication, organization, computer/keyboarding skills. Must be detail-oriented. Experience with personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs required.
Work
Preferences: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).
Essential Job Functions:  Perform specialized production tasks to ensure the accuracy and compliance of Oracle Customer Master Records for use in state contract programs. Update records according to state contract deadlines and standards while maintaining internal ACT rules for consistency of data and use of data for other ACT programs and services. Typical work-related activities include:
* Coordinate, supervise, and assign work activities for the entry of state customer master data per program and contract specifications.
* Develop and perform Quality Control procedures for use of state provided data within ACT's Oracle Enterprise database in support of state contract programs.
* Utilize available software tools such as Excel, Access and Discoverer to prepare data for entry in Oracle and in Quality Control checks.
* Add and update Customer Master data in support of state contracts and in compliance with ACT standards and policies for ACT's Oracle Enterprise database.
* Reconcile customer data supplied by the state with existing ACT customer data.
* Ensure all Customer Master tasks such as data entry, data transfers and execution of computer processes for state contract testing programs are successfully completed.
* Monitor electronic mailboxes set up for state programs, research the accuracy of data submitted via these mailboxes and update Customer Master data per established timelines.
* Monitor and assist in the data entry of requests submitted via the Customer Master Maintenance electronic mailbox during peak periods.
* Assist the Specialist III and provide backup with tasks related to the ACT score recipient codes. Assist in phone coverage, training and provision of functional supervision for contingent staff in customer master setup rules and procedures.
* Provide backup for Supplier Master function.
* Work cooperatively with other departments within ACT, such as State Testing, Program Administration, Customer Service, Distribution and Production in support of state contracts.
* Some overtime during peak periods.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Coordinator, Customer Master Maintenance

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: Custodian, 2nd Shift
Central Services
Location: Finance
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma and 6 months experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work
Preferences: Experience in hard surface floor care.
Essential Job Functions:  Maintain the general cleaning of ACT's buildings including restrooms, waste 
disposal, and floor maintenance, locking up buildings, and setting alarms. Hours are 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Typical job functions include:
* Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies daily.
* Pick up and dispose of trash daily.
* Vacuum all carpeted areas weekly or more frequently if needed.
* Mop all hard surface flooring daily.
* Secure building including setting alarms.
* Periodically shampoo carpets, strip, wax, and buff floors.
* As needed, clean furniture, walls, vents, screens, windows, trash receptacles, glass doors and windows.
* Assist in snow and ice removal.
* Maintain confidentiality, security, and quality of ACT programs and services.
* Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
* Work competently with full range of movements and maintain an active level of physical activity most of the day including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 100 lbs.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Supervisor, Buildings

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 Administrator, Rigor & Readiness
Administration
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 5 years of related project management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent communication skills and significant experience working in K-12 schools and/or educational organizations.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in education or related field.
Essential Job Functions:  Administer a large-scale K-12 school improvement initiative including the execution and monitoring of all operational activities associated with the Rigor & Readiness project. Monitor compliance with all contract responsibilities under the direct supervision of the Director, Rigor & Readiness. Typical work-related activities include:
* Administer all elements and facets of Rigor & Readiness programs at the operational level including monitoring delivery of and compliance with all contractual elements.
* Coordinate the scheduling and delivery of Rigor & Readiness assessments with marketing and sales staff.
* Ensure proper implementation of Rigor & Readiness related data collection and reporting.
* Serve as a liaison for school district personnel and for other high profile contract clients.
* Plan and coordinate operational aspects of the administration of projects and contracts.
* Develop and monitor budgets for assigned projects and contracts.
* Prepare cost information for research grant proposals and departmental budgets.
* Coordinate with outside vendors, agencies, and other ACT departments regarding service and/or material needs.
* Develop project time and task tables as requested. Coordinate projects by scheduling and monitoring project progress. Communicate project status with supervisors.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and with ACT clients.
* Write, review, and/or update assigned publications and forms required for delivery of programs.
* Maintain quality and security control on all projects.
* Assure compliance with all legal requirements and ACT policies.
* Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Rigor & Readiness

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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Administration
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 7 years of related experience, including at least 5 years of management and administrative experience in the K-12 system. Also requires strong project management and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to work with school personnel at the highest levels to problem solve and implement partnership activities, and expertise related to a variety of educational issues ranging from curriculum reform and instruction, assessment and data use, and teacher professional development.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in education or related field.
Essential Job Functions:  Serve as implementation lead for Rigor & Readiness, a K-12 school improvement initiative occurring in multiple districts nationwide. Responsible for a variety of development, operational, financial, and personnel activities for client and ACT-owned programs and products. Typical work-related activities include:
* Oversee all phases of the Rigor & Readiness project from project design, marketing and sales, implementation, delivery, evaluation, and contract compliance; problem solve as appropriate.
* Plan, direct, and supervise project activities including specifications, production, quality control procedures, and documentation for the project.
* Serve as primary ACT contact for high profile contract clients as well as Rigor & Readiness school district personnel.
* Lead and participate in both internal and external meetings and make formal presentations to users regarding ACT programs and services.
* Ensure data and other information related to ACT products are being used properly.
* Develop strategic and fiscal year program objectives for the project and write proposals for external contracts.
* Develop project management schedules and staffing plans to meet objectives for the project.
* Hire, evaluate, and assist with training of personnel.
* Monitor and report on attainment of objectives and needed refinements.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and with ACT clients.
* Effectively produce communication as part of Rigor & Readiness and national dialogue.
* Write and review publications and forms required for delivery of program.
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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Position: Assistant Vice President
Sales
Location: Workforce Business Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; 7-10 years of sales management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Direct selling experience with a proven successful track record.
Work
Preferences: Advance degree desirable.
Essential Job Functions:  Work with the President/COO of Workforce Development to lead manage, direct, and coordinate the work of staff engaged in selling ACT's Workforce Development programs & related services.
Typical work-related activities include:
* Formulate and carry out successful national sales strategies.
* Manage, train, grow, motivate, and retain an effective team of sales personnel.
* Personally sell ACT's workforce solutions to state and national organizations, employers, and contract clients.
* Develop effective strategic plans to develop leads and business acquisition in a broad cross section of market segments, including large, medium, and small size businesses.
* Achieve and exceed annual sales goals and objectives.
* Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies that lead to sales and service opportunities.
* Drive effective pipeline building and management; strong sales database management and communications with prospects.
* Create effective sales infrastructure to track and monitor sales and marketing efforts.
* Develop and administer procedures for evaluating staff performance and administering staff merit increases.
* Interface effectively with members of ACT at multiple levels of the organization.
* Develop and distribute a network for the sales of the WorkKeys System to business for development and selection purposes.
* Participate in, and contribute to, the corporation's strategic planning processes.
* Effectively deliver ACT's messages orally and in writing.
* Establish performance goals and objectives for the Area's management team and staff and ensure that they receive timely evaluations.
* Participate in the annual planning and budgeting process of the corporation, including keeping informed of priorities and objectives for ACT's workforce development solutions.
* Contribute ideas and proposals for enhancing the corporation's procedures and practices with due consideration for the quality and cost of the work performed.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate and client information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  President/COO, Workforce 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: Contract and Client Account Manager, Rigor & Readiness Initiative
Outreach, Consulting, and Marketing Services
Location: Educational Services
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Work
Preferences: Progressive responsibilities managing/coordinating K-12 assessment programs or other large-scale projects. Experience in long-term strategic planning highly desirable.
Essential Job Functions:  Manage relations with the Rigor & Readiness Initiative clients. Oversee coordination of Rigor & Readiness contract implementation and delivery. Manage day-to-day execution of contract work, including contract maintenance, 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.
* Plan, direct, and supervise the implementation of Rigor & Readiness contracts, including coordination of regional resources to build out program services.
* Serve as primary contract liaison for Rigor & Readiness clients, partners, and staff.
* Assist with development of proposal strategy and writing.
* Prepare, monitor, and manage department budgets related to Rigor & Readiness project.
* Monitor contracts in relation to market needs, changes in market demands, and ACT system capabilities.
* Coordinate with management in the development of a long-term strategic plan for Rigor & Readiness contract programs.
* Identify, analyze, and communicate risk areas to upper management.
* Coordinate contract management activities, including operations, finance, information technology, development, research, product activities, quality control, and technical documentation, to meet budget and established timelines without error.
* Collect, manage, and report project data.
* 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.
* Review client feedback and recommend changes to improve in-scope contract services or implement change orders for beyond-scope improvements.
* Coordinate regular meetings with contract teams, document proceedings, and maintain all internal communications about contract status.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Outreach, Consulting, and Marketing 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[Vice President, Development]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Vice President, Development
Test Development
Location: Workforce
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Advanced degree in educational measurement, statistics, or related field; 7-10 years of test development management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, written, and oral presentation skills required.
Essential Job Functions:  Work with the President/COO of Workforce Development to manage, direct, and 
Functions:  coordinate the staff in performance of the test development functions in support of ACT's mission, in general, and its Workforce Development programs and services, in particular. Assist the Division President with strategic planning and development related to ACT's WorkKeys and Professional Assessment programs. Responsible and accountable for process definition, documentation, performance, control and leading continuous improvement activities within development from item writing through test form delivery. Typical work-related activities include:
* Provide leadership and input for the overall design, planning, and administration of ACT's resident and contract program test development activities utilizing assessment approaches that respond to current and future client needs and advancing technology.
* In collaboration with ACT's senior management team, develop annual goals and objectives for the area including budget.
* Develop plans for achieving annual goals and monitor and report on the status of these goals.
* Direct and oversee the design and development of innovative assessments in new and existing programs.
* Increase ACT's visibility and involvement in national organizations pertinent to ACT's work.
* Identify market needs and information to enhance existing programs and services and/or create new programs/services.
* Investigate and evaluate new ideas for service or product development and seek sources of funding where appropriate.
* Participate in research agenda supportive of division priorities.
* Utilize lean principals to document and develop processes for quality and cost improvements.
* Utilize Value System Mapping to streamline processes and identify opportunities for future improvements.
* Develop and utilize metrics and ROI to demonstrate project impact and measure performance.
* Lead, direct, analyze, and coach to improve process effectiveness and efficiency flow from item writing through test form development and delivery.
* Recommend and design appropriate process boundaries and metrics modifications.
* Work cross-functionally to gain agreement on process boundaries, metrics, control limits, etc.
* Assess sub-processes and activities for business value-add, linking test development to delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Use standard process management tools and proven problem solving tools and techniques.
* Assure that customer input and feedback is highly visible to process and sub-process owners.
* Establish metrics to assure appropriate integration of key processes.
* Establish and build new relationships with clients for the advancement and utilization of programs and system offerings.
* Contribute ideas and proposals for enhancing the corporation's procedures and practices with due consideration for the quality and cost of the work performed.
* Effectively deliver ACT message orally and in writing.
* Represent ACT to organizations, agencies, and individuals that can assist ACT in furthering its mission.
* Interface effectively with members of ACT's governance and advising boards.
* Through staff, directly manager, identify, train and provide oversight of goals, activities, and processes that directly impact outcomes.
* Lead a culture of continuous improvement.
* Work with staff to assure that managers' and employees' job descriptions and personal objectives appropriately reflect their process roles and responsibilities.
* Develop and administer procedures for evaluating staff performance and administering staff merit increases.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate and client information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  President/COO, Workforce 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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        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Research Associate
Corporate Assessment Infrastructure
Location: Corporate Development
Iowa City, Iowa

Minimum
Qualifications: Doctorate in educational measurement, psychometrics or related content area; and knowledge of statistical software
Work
Preferences: Experience in psychometrics, applied research, and/or computer-based testing.
Essential Job Functions:  Under the direction of senior staff, conduct psychometric research for ACT products and services. Typical work-related activities include:
* Under the direction of senior staff, conduct, interpret, and present the results of pretest calibrations, scaling, equating, and other psychometric procedures and research in support of CBT programs.
* Under the direction of senior staff, conduct, interpret, and present results of pool development and evaluation activities in support of CBT programs.
* 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.
* Acquire additional knowledge and skills in psychometric and statistical methodology for measurement research.
* Develop a program of research, publication, and presentations at professional conferences on issues affecting ACT's business.
* Maintain quality and security control on all projects.
* Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding departmental projects.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with other staff members and with ACT clients.
* Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Director, Corporate Assessment Infrastructure

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, Software Development]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Analyst, Software Development
Client Engagement
Location: Information Technology
ACT National Headquarters
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, information
systems, or related area; 1-2 years web programming experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of two (2) or more of the following application and system technologies: Oracle RDBMS, PL/SQL, Oracle BPEL, SOA, UNIX, UNIX Shell programming, HTML, JAVA & J2EE, JavaScript, SVN, IDE, C/C++, ASP, VB
Computing
Environment: Multi-processor Intel with Red Hat LINUX application server environment using 
Oracle Application Server, Oracle Portal and Oracle RDBMS.
Essential Job Functions:  Participate with team to analyze, design, test, and implement software systems. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop, enhance, and revise software for various ACT products.
* Assist in systems analysis.
* Write code to implement new software design and programs.
* Provide maintenance, enhancements, and support of existing programs.
* Troubleshoot and repair software problems.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with end users regarding program requirements, design, and technical support.
* Participate in the creation of system test plans.
* Assist in writing system documentation.
* Follow and recommend improvements to published standards and procedures.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding programs and services.
* Keep abreast with new technologies and techniques; evaluate and recommend new development tools to team leader.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Lead Engineer, 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[Director]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Position: Director
Measurement Research
Location: Research
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Doctorate in educational measurement, psychometrics, statistics, or related field and 7 years of related post-doctoral experience in applied psychometric or statistical research.  Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be organized, attentive to detail, comfortable working with internal and external clients, and able to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously. Requires demonstrated professional achievement and sustained successful leadership of research projects.
Essential Job Functions:  Manage specific operations, finances, and personnel of the Measurement Research Department. Demonstrate proactive thinking and apply superb judgment and technical skills to operational issues and opportunities. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking ultimate responsibility for all department work, including accuracy and timeliness; demonstrating inspirational leadership in motivating employees and actively encouraging staff growth; setting objectives for the department; and promoting research initiatives. Typical work-related activities include:
* Manage and propose projects in the Measurement Research Department. Ensure that all department work is completed accurately, on time, and within budget. Responsible for technical accuracy of all deliverables.
* Supervise and evaluate staff members in the department. Ensure that staff members work harmoniously with each other, as well as with staff in other parts of ACT. Encourage staff members to increase their productivity and skills. Identify and mentor staff members for increased responsibility.
* Advise the AVP and Vice President on psychometric and measurement issues and opportunities that could affect ACT's programs; propose solutions to issues as they arise.
* Consult with ACT customers and with other ACT staff both orally and in writing; ensure that appropriate follow-up is carried out.
* Represent ACT at meetings and conferences involving users, agencies, or professional organizations. Serve on program committees and other groups to ensure corporate goals are achieved.
* Conduct research on methodological issues related to ACT's programs and services, and report results in presentations at professional conferences, the ACT Research Report Series, the ACT Information Brief Series, and journal articles.
* Maintain knowledge of developments in psychometrics and measurement, particularly with regard to scaling and equating.
* 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, Measurement & Reporting 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: Specialist II, Assessment Item/Data Processing
Item Banking Unit
Location: Development
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires good keyboarding and communication skills and demonstrated competence in computer usage and software including word processing and spreadsheets. Must be able to work under deadline pressures and peak periods, handle multiple projects at one time, and create new processes and apply complex applications to meet client requests, which may require independent judgment and discretion.
Work
Preferences: Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, and databases, such Oracle and Access. Associate's degree preferred.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform a variety of technical entry, updating, and retrieval activities using word processing and spreadsheet software and database platforms performed as part of a team. Typical work-related activities include:
* Enter and maintain test items in item banks, maintaining confidentiality and security.
* Retrieve data from item bank systems to produce a variety of client deliverables.
* Create and revise key files used to score exams.
* Create and revise advanced merges and macros.
* Create, revise, and execute database queries.
* Create drawings and charts for test items using graphics software.
* Create and maintain documentation for item banking tasks.
* Troubleshoot to identify and correct system/equipment problems.
* Proof and maintain quality control for all entry and output documents to verify accuracy of data.
* Perform network directory maintenance and backups.
* Assist other staff and/or perform search files for data to provide information relevant to a particular question.
* Maintain thorough knowledge of unit's policies and procedures.
* Assist in testing new software to determine suitability for Item Banking needs.
* Assist in training individuals and groups as needed.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in developing policies and procedures, setting schedules, and monitoring assigned area.
* Communicate effectively and efficiently with ACT staff and clients.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Manager, Item Banking Unit

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 Analyst, Middleware
IT Operations
Location: Information Technology
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or MIS; and 2-4 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of operating systems, Unix required, and related Application hosting software, including compilers, web servers, databases. Experience with Java Application Servers.
Work
Preferences: Experience with Oracle Application Server or other comparable experience such as 
SUN Glassfish or RedHat JBOSS, Oracle BI Publisher. Discoverer, BPEL, Enterprise Manager Console.
Essential Job Functions:  Assist with technical and administrative maintenance and design of the Oracle Middleware environments. This position will be responsible for daily work ticket completion of tasks within the Oracle Application Server environment, and must have a solid grasp of middle tier application administration.
* Monitor and maintain all aspects of Oracle Application Server - Java container metrics, BPEL, JBoss.
* Assist with the installation of operating systems and related software, including compilers, web servers, databases, eCommerce, etc.
* Install, configure and maintain Oracle Application Server, Apache Web Servers, and other various applications. Java container tuning.
* Provide technical assistance and training for internal and external users.
* Perform scheduled systems maintenance tasks on assigned servers.
* Serve as liaison with clients and vendors as requested.
* Assist in administrative user management including establishing user accounts, profile definitions, defining role management, creating ownership and group associations and assigning security access levels. User administration through the Oracle product suite.
* Participated in the on-call rotation system for the department.
* Keep up-to-date on technology by going to training sessions and reading technical documents/books that relate to your field of work.
* 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:  Senior Engineer, Middleware, 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[Senior Consultant, QualityCore]]></title>
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Position: Senior Consultant, QualityCore
West Region
Location: Educational Services
Aurora, Colorado

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education-related field, marketing, or business and 4-7 years of related experience, including marketing/sales experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field. Experience with professional development, classroom-based curriculum systems.
Essential Job Functions:  Sales, management, and implementation of activities associated with the QualityCore program within the West Region. Involves extensive travel across several states. Typical    work-related activities include:
* Shape/monitor/analyze Request for Proposals related to QualityCore applications.
* Develop relationships with state educational organizations for the purpose of educating their memberships on the benefits of QualityCore.
* Execute campaigns and sales strategies within regional offices and in collaboration with other staff.
* Represent ACT and QualityCore at conferences, through exhibits and presentations.
* Engage in meetings with Iowa City staff (including QualityCore market manager, product manager, test development and operations staff).
* Deliver initial training workshops and consultation in support of state and district adoptions.
* Monitor administration or delivery of professional development training as needed.
* Conduct data interpretation workshops as needed.
* Supervise the regional professional development site arrangement staff.
* Lead/participate in proposal team activity when QualityCore is a component.
* Develop a network of "best practitioners" to serve as advisors and spokespersons regarding their use of the program.
* Service, maintain, and expand large contracts.
* Make powerful state level and major district level presentations, in concert with key Educational Services executives.
* Achieve and exceed annual sales goals.
* Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate ACT decision-makers.
* Participate in the creation of and maintain knowledge of QualityCore sales goals.
* Research and resolve client problems.
* Communicate professionally, effectively, and efficiently with personnel and ACT clients.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment
Reports To:  Director, Elementary/Secondary Educational 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 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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Position: Staff Attorney
Legal Department
Location: Finance
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree and a license to practice law in the state of Iowa or obtain eligibility to practice law in Iowa by waiver or motion prior to beginning employment; 3 to 5 years of experience practicing in the areas of general business and corporate law in a law firm or corporate legal department setting, including experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work
Preferences: Prior experience working in a corporate law department preferred
Essential Job Functions:  Assist General Counsel in providing advice and counsel to ACT staff
regarding a wide range of legal matters. Typical work related activities include:
* Draft, review and negotiate contracts.
* Conduct legal research regarding issues affecting ACT's business. Interpret analyze, and apply statutes, caselaw and regulations. Prepare written reports and make recommendations relating to research findings.
* Assist with respect to litigation, intellectual property, and general corporate matters.
* Assist in providing training to ACT staff regarding legal issues.
* Communicate effectively with staff in all areas of the company, outside counsel, and other third parties and their counsel.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
* Maintain current knowledge of trends and legal issues as they relate to ACT business.
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  General Counsel

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[Principal Consultant, NCEA Sales and Marketing]]></title>
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Position: Principal Consultant, NCEA Sales and Marketing
NCEA
Location: Education Division
Austin, Texas

Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in marketing, education, or related field and at least 4-7 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Work
Preferences: Master's degree in a related field. Substantial experience in sales and marketing of K-12 school improvement models, curriculum, or assessment.
Essential Job Functions:  Carry out sales and marketing activities that lead to district and state adoptions of NCEA programs and services. Establish and maintain relationships in target states that support    NCEA's strategic mission and goals. Involves extensive travel. Typical work-related activities    include:
* Assist the Director of Sales and Marketing in developing national strategies and goals for sales of NCEA solutions, to include marketing of NCEA solutions and the research that supports them.
* Generate new sales of NCEA programs and services to school districts and other clients.
* Identify and cultivate revenue from foundations, corporations, and other resources.
* Establish and develop relationships with state and federal policymakers with the goal of closing state and major district adoptions.
* Cultivate and manage relationships with current NCEA partners and customers leading to ongoing renewal of NCEA services.
* Achieve and exceed annual sales goals.
* Work with and support regional staff to accomplish sales and service goals.
* Research and resolve client problems.
* Support state leadership in the effective implementation of NCEA solutions.
* Develop sales and marketing materials targeted to educators, parents, and policymakers.
* Manage and coordinate activities related to NCEA's Just for the Kids website, NCEA Higher Performing Schools, and other NCEA marketing activities.
* Follow state education policy process on issues critical to NCEA. Work with state policymakers on the continuing implementation of state policy supporting NCEA solutions and research.
* Promote NCEA at industry events, business meetings, trade shows, and other executive networking activities.
* Develop press releases, press inquiry responses, and other external communications.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment
Reports To:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment

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[Associate Analyst, Software Development]]></title>
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Position: Associate Analyst, Software Development
Solutions
Location: Information Technology
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Associate's degree in computer science, mathematics, information systems, or
related area; programming experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of software development using relational databases, and JAVA or J2EE technologies.
Work
Preferences: Bachelor's degree, experience with JAVA or J2EE technologies.
Computing
Environment: Multiple servers running AIX and 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 coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining software systems. Typical work-related activities include:
* Develop, enhance, and revise software for various ACT products.
* Design, develop, and maintain computer applications using Oracle JDeveloper.
* Write code to implement new software design and programs.
* Provide maintenance, enhancements, and support of existing programs.
* Communicate effectively with users regarding their program requirements, design, and technical support.
* Work with software quality assurance staff for system testing.
* Assist with quality control of software systems.
* Keep abreast with new technologies and techniques; assist in evaluating new development tools; assist in development and review of system documentation tests.
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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        <description><![CDATA[
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 judgement 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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        <title><![CDATA[Research Associate, Statistical Research]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Research Associate, Statistical Research
Statistical Services
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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        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Specialist II
Institutional 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, Word, and Excel, working with databases, ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines, maintain exact attention to detail, and to work with minimal supervision.
Work
Preferences: Previous program/project management support, including developing/tracking schedules and developing/maintaining accurate documentation. Experience with Oracle database software and Access databases.
Essential Job Functions:  Perform highly specialized administrative, customer service, and production tasks for scholarship programs, talent search agencies, and statistical reporting for The ACT. 
Typical work-related activities include:
* Prepare, compile, distribute and maintain a series of statistical management reports.
* Maintain publication and production schedules and assist coordinator with annual publishing and distribution of publications.
* Provide support for six talent search agency clients and participants.
* Process ACT registration files and work with IT staff to resolve file problems.
* Request score data from IT according to exact standards, QC data, and distribute to agencies. Maintain student opt-out database.
* Provide customer support for talent search participants and approximately 35 state and national scholarship agency programs.
* Assist with providing support for the DANTES, Project, residual testing programs, and back-up support for Educational Opportunity Service (EOS) and assist customers, as needed.
Compensation:  ACT offers an attractive compensation/benefits package.
Reports To:  Coordinator, Institutional 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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        <description><![CDATA[
Position: Coordinator
Publications
Location: Communications
ACT National Office
Iowa City, Iowa
Minimum
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 4 to 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Computer usage and a basic understanding of QuarkXPress, Freehand, PhotoShop, Streamline, CorelDraw, Power Point, and Acrobat. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Essential Job Functions:  Manage the progress of projects through the specified unit, including monitoring the project, coordinating completion of essential tasks, and reviewing the project quality. Typical work-related activities include:
* Produce promotional publications and test materials.
* Review preparation of electronic documents for printing and other reproduction.
* Review printer's proofs and printed copies for errors and acceptability.
* Instruct graphic arts staff on production procedures.
* Write internal and external printing specifications.
* Develop templates for tests graphics and promotional publications.
* Maintain quality control for other artists' graphic projects and manage workflow.
* Participate in project reviews.
* Maintain proficiency in publishing applications, graphic reproduction, and printing technologies.
* Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making work-related decisions.
* Assist in selection and acquisition of graphics and photography.
* Troubleshoot design and production problems.
* Maintain archive of current projects.
* Make press checks.
* Assist in hiring graphic artist positions.
Compensation:  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits and work environment.
Reports To:  Manager, Graphic Design

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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