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About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

ETS’s Research Institute is committed to advancing foundational research that drives the next generation of innovative assessments and promotes equitable policy transformation worldwide. Our work spans key areas, including personalized assessments, interactive digital assessment innovation, ethical and responsible AI, and impactful policy reform.

The Collegiate Associate (CA) will work across various areas of research . The CA will support project management and data analysis for research projects within the Research I nstitute. This role will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of research project deliverables, including participant recruitment, data management, survey development, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes. Additionally, the CA responsibilities may include data analysis and documentation for medium- to large-scale projects, leveraging advanced methodologies to contribute to presentations, publications, and impactful advancements in education and assessment.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assist with research participant recruitment, including drafting recruitment communication , contacting participants, and verifying participation and consent. ?

• Prepare and organize materials for ETS Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. ?

• Track and manage research data collection through multiple platforms including Prolific for participant recruitment and Alchemer for Survey programing, while maintaining organized data files and documentation

• Collaborate on research instrument development and implementation, including design of data analysis methodologies and evaluation of new technologies to enhance research systems and tools.

• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support ongoing research projects. ?

• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of tasks required to achieve major milestones in large-scale data analysis projects. ?

• Assist in preparing data analysis sections of project proposals, including cost and resource estimates. ?

• Aid in documenting data analysis systems, solutions, and results to ensure clarity and reproducibility. ?

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s (Class of 2025 or 2026), Master’s, or Ph.D. program.?

• Field of study required in a discipline in which ETS holds a research interest. This includes but is not limited to:

• Linguistics?

• Education?

• Psychology, Sociology, or related disciplines?

• Learning or Cognitive Sciences?

• Measurement Science?

• Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics?

• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Computer Science?

Experience & Skills

• Knowledge and experience in data analysis and technical project management.

• Experience in research project management or a combination of research experience and demonstrated knowledge of educational measurement or assessments

• Experience in research project management or a combination of research experience and demonstrated knowledge of educational measurement or assessment.?

• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.?

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.?

Selected candidates will be expected to work up to 19 hours per week remotely. The responsibilities outlined in the posting area good faith estimate of the activities that the CA will undertake, but the day-to-day work may vary based on business needs.

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ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.

• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!

• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.