Director International R & D - (US-CA-Monterey - 93944)

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Jobcode: L:101125302
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As the knowledge economy takes off worldwide, there is a growing demand for both traditional and non-traditional education.  Which translates into an accelerated demand for cutting-edge, online learning solutions.  The kind of solutions that McGraw-Hill Education offers to the world every day.  McGraw-Hill Education addresses virtually every aspect of the education market from pre-K through professional learning.  Our technical innovations are changing the way people learn, with e-books, online tutoring, customized course Web sites and subscription services.  Now is the time to team up with our dynamic company as we create our next generation of who we need to be for our customers!    CTB/McGraw-Hill, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is the leading publisher of standardized achievement tests for children and adults.  With a staff of doctoral-level researchers, scientists, mathematicians, writers, and editors, we assist thousands of school districts across the nation and score more than 20 million test documents each year.   Headquartered in Monterey, California, CTB/McGraw-Hill provides high quality assessment products and services that help learners of all ages. Working in partnership with our customers, we create innovative, successful solutions that play a vital role in teaching and learning.   We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Director, International Research and Development.   Here's what you will get to do:  In this role you will provide research and development leadership to the department and to the company in pursuing, obtaining, and conducting projects in the international educational assessment market.  Managing a team of R&D staff you will contribute to responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), formulation of unsolicited proposals, and strategic product development.  You will also oversee the design of high-level processes and tools for the management and implementation of international contracts, especially where differences in expectations call for R&D innovation or outsourcing of functions. Here is what YOU will need to be successful:   Doctoral degree in educational measurement, psychometrics, research methods, or a related field. 5+ years experience in managing research aspects of large-scale contracts, preferably in international contexts. Demonstrated experience and success in translating international assessment opportunities into contracts. Extensive knowledge of educational measurement and ability to independently solve technical problems. Proven ability to contribute sound judgment and creative ideas to product and contract designs. Outstanding communication skills. Experience working with international clients in ministries of education and national assessment units desirable. For more information, visit www.ctb.com . McGraw-Hill Education - Where the World Learns to Succeed