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$90K - $120K/yr

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Bellevue, WA

$61.50 - $81.25/hr

NET MVP and calling web service and data access via SQL Server • Entirely new code/development - no/very little maintenance • Component Delivery - contractor/developer will build new components ...

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Bellevue, WA

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Ardent Health

Sr Project Manager Construction

Brentwood, TN

$105K - $143K/yr

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Contractor Engineering Content Developer

Remote

Kaplan, Inc.
Real Estate • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Kaplan, Inc.external

$25 - $50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Contractor Engineering Content Developer
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Kaplan is one of the world's largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of history, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access and a leader in instructional innovation.
Role
We are looking for a remote Subject Matter Expert who will assist Kaplan's engineering team in developing material to prepare students for the Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) examination. This is a remote opportunity with flexible hours (up to 20 per week).
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Contractor may include:
  • Writing quiz questions and practice exam questions in the style of NCEES examinations.
  • Writing or editing content in the disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, or chemical engineering.
  • Writing for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), PE Structural (SE), or Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) level examinations.
  • Quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum correction.
  • Contributing to suggested study plans, and providing feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation.

Skill Requirements
The candidate must:
  • Have excellent command of the English language - both verbal and written.
  • Have taken the computer based testing (CBT) format of any exam they wish to contribute to.
  • Possess an active PE Certification issued by NCEES in the discipline they wish to contribute to.
  • Have exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills
  • Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email. Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
  • Be highly motivated and take initiative proactively.
  • Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills
  • Have experience tutoring/mentoring/educating engineering students or colleagues.
  • Have experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations or other similar content.

Hours & Employment
This is a contract (1099) position. Projects will be assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables. There is no set working schedule or hours other than project deadlines as assigned.
Equipment Required
Contractors must supply their own equipment and must have installed:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Reader or Professional
  • MathType (available as a monthly subscription at contractor's expense)

Pay is per project based on contractor availability and experience, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Contingent Worker
Job Functional Area
Other Admin Staff
Business Unit
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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