Psychometrician/Measurement Statistician - Excelsior College, Albany, New York

Excelsior College, a recognized world leader in distance higher education, makes college degrees accessible to working adults with highly flexible and affordable degree programs. Excelsior College is a private, independently chartered institution, formally known as Regents College. A staff of 350+ serves over 28,000 enrolled students worldwide, who are enrolled in the Schools of Nursing, Liberal Arts, Business, and Technology.

The college is currently seeking candidates for the position of Psychometrician/Measurement Statistician as part of the Psychometric group in the college’s Assessment Unit. The Psychometrician/Measurement Statistician will conduct various aspects of statistical and psychometric programming, analysis, and interpretation. This work will involve both classical and modern (e.g., item response theory, or IRT) methods of evaluating test items, building comparable test forms, and standard setting. The position will support the development of psychometrically sound assessments for online courses. The incumbent will also be responsible for programmatically automating processes for ongoing psychometric tasks and activities. On a daily basis, this person will deal with secure, highly confidential information.

Job Responsibilities
The Psychometrician/Measurement Statistician will be responsible for a wide range of statistical and psychometric activities related to test construction, validity, reliability, standard setting, analysis and scoring for a battery of over 40 examinations. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: write, debug, and execute statistical computer programs (using SPSS syntax, macros and production facility) for the purpose of cleaning data files and conducting statistical and psychometric analyses; conduct classical item and test analyses and IRT calibrations using BILOG-MG, including fixed parameter calibrations; create, modify, and maintain databases (e.g. MS Access); conduct psychometric activities required to address issues of examination and item exposure and reports of testing irregularities.

Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for the position of Psychometrician /Measurement Statistician are an M.A. or M.S. degree in educational measurement, industrial/organizational psychology, mathematics, or related area with relevant experience and/or training. Coursework and/or practical training in measurement theory or psychometrics is required. The candidate must demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency in statistical and psychometric concepts, analysis, and interpretation. The ideal candidate will have the ability to use technology to automate repetitive tasks and processes. Hands-on experience programming in some computer languages such as Visual Basic, C Sharp or some other language is highly desirable.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is congruent with national standards. The College also offers a generous benefit package that includes paid time off, retirement and excellent health insurance. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, salary history, and the names of three professional references. Please submit requested information to resumes@excelsior.edu or mail to: EXCELSIOR COLLEGE Office of Human Resources Psychometrician/Measurement Statistician Search, 7 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-5159 EOE/AA/ADA


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