Network Specialist University of Massachusetts Amherst The Office of Information Technologies at University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to hire a Network Specialist to develop, implement, maintain and operate network services provided to the University community. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Information Technology organization is a dynamic and exciting organization with a mandate to continuously improve how technologies are used to make a difference in our campus and beyond. The University of Massachusetts Amherst campus is consistently ranked among the top public research Universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. Situated in the idyllic Pioneer Valley, Amherst, Massachusetts, was rated the #1 college town in America by  US News and World Report. For full position announcement and to apply online, please visit: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=95760 Include letter of application, resume, and the names, titles, and telephone numbers of at least three current references. Apply by April 13, 2018, for priority consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. PI101804127

About this role…. As NWEA’s Production Coordinator, you will serve Content Solutions as a member of the Content Services Team.  You will ensure that all needs related to item and test production for customized/localized content are addressed quickly and comprehensively. In addition, you work will be largely dedicated to supporting Spanish content production and you will be an internal expert to guide vendors and contractors in customized media production work. Your professional experience in K-12 education, content fulfillment and quality control, along with your proficiency in Spanish will be most beneficial in this role. About the Content Services team…. The Content Services team develops, produces and publishes content for the full range of NWEA product offerings.  It leverages an array of expertise across content and production staff to perform the assessment development functions, as well as the management of outside contractors and vendors. Your next challenge…. • Gather specified requirements for customized/localized production work from Assessment Products and Solutions teams and collaborate to understand specified processes and mechanisms for completing all production work related to customized content development needs. • Oversee new item writing and translation fulfillment, serving as a point of contact for customized content vendors and contractors to ensure that processes are followed, and high-quality content is delivered. • Gain familiarity with customized/localized style guides and glossaries, and any additional specified customization for specific projects, efforts, and initiatives. • Define vendor and contractor needs in support of customized/localized production efforts and assist in screening for defined skillsets. • Perform or oversee quality control activities for customized/localized content, including reviewing alternate item text descriptors and other content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, syntax, and other translation errors, in addition to style guide adherence. • Perform quality control activities on customized/localized tests, including QC of tests in a student testing environment and correct item display in tests. • Ensure that customized/localized items and tests are tracked and managed appropriately given any unique processes and procedures that may be required and specified by Assessment Products and Solutions teams. • Support production of customized/localized paper/pencil assessments as needed. • Communicate processes and procedures to media producers for new customized/localized efforts and collaborate with other internal experts to ensure proper knowledge transfer for success. • Coordinate customized/localized media production work and resources externally and cross-organizationally, including working with Design and Creative Services as needed for fulfillment. Traits for success…. • Strong understanding and/or ability to quickly learn processes, tools, applications, software, and systems for Content Production • Bilingual in English-Spanish, with ability to edit and proof Spanish materials • Proficiency with spreadsheets, tracking, data management, and project management tools • Excellent problem-solving skills • Strong attention to and affinity for detail and quality • Ability to apply consistent and scalable techniques in all production activities • Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to plan ahead to prevent future problems, track commitments and timelines, attend to multiple tasks/project simultaneously, and handle competing priorities appropriately. • Willingness to collaborate around how to best accomplish key tasks • Ability to communicate effectively in a timely manner using a variety of communication methods • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of professionals Education and experience • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree • Minimum two years’ related experience; experience in assessment, educational publishing, and/or editing preferred. • Bilingual in English-Spanish with ability to proof Spanish materials is highly preferred • Experience or demonstrated interest in the field of education preferred About us…. NWEA™ is a research-based, not-for-profit organization that supports students and educators worldwide by creating assessment solutions that precisely measure growth and proficiency—and provide insights to help tailor instruction. For 40 years, NWEA has developed innovative Pre-K–12 assessments, including our flagship interim assessment, MAP® Growth™; our progress monitoring and skills mastery tool, MAP® Skills™; and the OECD Test for Schools (based on PISA). Educators trust our professional learning offerings to accelerate student learning and our research to support assessment validity and data interpretation. Our tools are trusted by educators in 140 countries and more than half the schools in the U.S. What we can offer you…. At NWEA we not only offer a competitive base salary, we offer a 15% contribution of eligible employees’ base salary to a defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan; career development opportunities; an awesome work culture and environment; we also offer industry leading benefits and perks that are focused on supporting our employees’ holistic wellbeing. To learn more about what we can offer more, click here Connect with us……   NWEA™ endeavors to make www.nwea.org accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call us at (503) 624-1951 or e-mail us at onlineaccommodations@nwea.org and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information. This is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NWEA™ is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please visit the EEOC website

NWEA has an exciting new opening for Director, Reporting and Analytics within our Product Management department. This is a full-time position located in our downtown Portland headquarters. Applicants who are interested in this opportunity should reside in the Portland, OR. metro area or be willing to relocate to Portland. NWEA offers a competitive base salary; outstanding benefits package; relocation assistance; and career growth opportunities. Founded by educators nearly 40 years ago, NWEA™ is a global not-for-profit educational services organization known for our flagship interim assessment, Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). More than 7,600 partners in U.S. schools, school districts, education agencies, and international schools trust us to offer pre-kindergarten through grade 12 assessments that accurately measure student growth and learning needs, professional development that fosters educators’ ability to accelerate student learning, and research that supports assessment validity and data interpretation. To better inform instruction and maximize every learner’s academic growth, educators currently use NWEA assessments with nearly eight million students.   Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President of Product Management and Business Development, this position provides direct leadership to product managers and is influential with cross-functional teams at NWEA. As Director of Reporting and Analytics the candidate will work with Executive Team, research, and product managers in the development of strategic market solutions to deliver reporting, analytics, and actionable insight across NWEA’s portfolio of products and services. In this role, the candidate will provide strategic leadership, influence direction in product design, contribute to the product roadmap, and take on the role of subject matter expert. Working across the organization, the Director will ensure the reporting and analytics product vision aligns with the organizational mission, meeting internal and external goals for profitability, mission alignment, and customer satisfaction. Area of Emphasis This Director is responsible for NWEA’s portfolio of reporting and analytics solutions across products and services. The primary goal is to oversee the successful formulation and execution of product/market strategies. The candidate will lead the management of the Reporting and Analytics Product Team, drive strategy, conduct needs analysis for near-long term analytics solutions, and handle daily managerial activities. This Director is responsible for balancing long term organizational goals with long term market trends and opportunities. The candidate will provide mentorship for the team members, furnishing them with tools, resources and uniform processes to conduct their respective jobs. This Director directs, supports and contributes to the product business cases, market plans, and market requirements documents. This Director interfaces with organizational leadership, engineering, marketing, and partner facing teams to bring new reporting features and products to market. He/she is responsible for the life cycle management plan of each data product, feature, or reporting tool to maximize the business potential of each. Responsibilities • Creates the reporting and analytics product vision that leverages current assets and capabilities with additional features through development or partnering that provide a compelling comprehensive data product portfolio. • Responsible for all aspects of reporting and analytics, including leadership, vision, strategy, planning, and processes (definition, requirements gathering, specifications, schedules, development of feature/function attributes, documentation, metrics, testing and quality) with accountability for product roadmap and release, delivery, revenue, client feedback, and end-of-life planning. • Assesses client and prospect needs, technology trends, and competition to synthesize high-leverage product requirements.  Applies input from NWEA’s research, marketing and sales functions and incorporates market/client/industry research to identify and develop & deliver a long-range product roadmap. • Optimizes data product profitability through value-based pricing, production efficiencies and competitive intelligence. • Determines priority for reporting products and related work with cross-functional managers and executive team to anticipate and resolve roadmap priority challenges. • Leads, and manages a high-performance team that optimizes the NWEA reporting and data product portfolio.  This includes supervision, team and individual performance development and mentoring to ensure effective execution for individual and team responsibilities. • Helps synthesize actionable intelligence that drives improvements and insights across our reporting products and solutions. • Continually identifies, refines, implements and supports business processes that enhance the organization, function, products (new and existing) and client satisfaction levels. • Evangelizes and socializes reporting and data product strategy, vision and value proposition with internal and external stakeholders. • Performs market needs analysis specific to target market segments to better understand the problems and needs of potential and existing customers.   Skills and Abilities • Proven experience in the commercialization of reporting and analytics. • Ability to create processes that lead to efficiencies in development and delivery of data products. • In-depth expertise in business analytics solutions. • Proficient understanding of distributed computing principles and how to design scalable data services. • Experience with Cloud and SaaS Architecture Framework. • Experience evaluating and integrating BI tools within business offerings. • An innate ability to navigate complex data issues, propose options, and find solutions. • Involvement with API management and integration. • Demonstrated success in developing and launching complex technology products. • Established track record working effectively with a wide range of people, groups and organizations. • Capable of reading financial statements, managing product P&L, and delivering forecasted margins and market performance. Education and Qualifications • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field. • Seven to ten years’ experience working with data and analytics. • Minimum five years’ experience in Agile product management, product development, or related discipline.   Benefits NWEA’s generous benefits package includes: 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums for eligible employees; company-paid public transportation, indoor bicycle racks, and free on-site parking; convenient location near public transportation near the Pearl District in downtown Portland; additional monthly compensation in the form of Benefit pay; and a 15% annual employer contribution toward our 403b retirement plan. In addition, NWEA’s culture promotes work-life balance. Accordingly, we offer 4 weeks’ PTO in the first year, 5 weeks’ PTO after the first-year anniversary, and 6 weeks’ PTO after the second-year anniversary and in subsequent years. Our employees also enjoy flexible work schedules. NWEA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and we do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or consideration protected by local, state and federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Equal opportunity applies to hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and any other organizational action. NWEA's written Affirmative Action Plan is available to all employees and job applicants upon request.

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Middle School Math Teacher Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full time Middle School math teacher, to begin in August of 2018. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with experience in teaching middle school age students and one or more degrees in math. It is expected that a successful candidate would: Teach four sections of Middle School math Serve as an advisor to a group of students Make math meaningful and relevant by inspiring students Communicate with students and parents as necessary Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the math department Incorporate educational technology throughout instruction and course work Perform additional duties, such as leading a club and chaperoning events, as needed   In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities: Strong collaboration skills An interest in and openness to professional growth and development A commitment to diversity and inclusion A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Flexibility Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles. Information about our school can be found at www.bwscampus.com . Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to: Nasrin Farahmand Administrative Assistant to the Middle School Director 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 Fax 310-476-5844 nfarahmand@bwscampus.com