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Kaplan is hiring a Contractor Engineering Content Developer. This role involves assisting Kaplan's engineering team by creating and editing study materials, including quiz and practice exam questions for engineering licensure exams such as the PE and FE. The contractor will also handle quality assurance reviews and contribute to study plans with flexible part-time hours.

Highlights

Develop quiz and practice exam questions aligned with NCEES exam styles.
Create and edit content across civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, or chemical engineering disciplines.
Contribute to study materials for FE, PE Structural, and Principles of Practice of Engineering exams.
Perform quality assurance, technical reviews, and erratum corrections.
Provide feedback on customer expectations and study preparation plans.
Maintain active PE Certification issued by NCEES in the relevant discipline.
Strong command of English, both verbal and written; must have experience with computer-based testing (CBT) exams.
Required software: Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader or Professional, and MathType (contractor expense).
Contract (1099) position with pay typically $25-$50 per hour, based on availability and experience.
Work remotely with flexible scheduling up to 20 hours per week.

Contractor Engineering Content Developer Full Description

Job Title Contractor Engineering Content Developer

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.

LocationRemote/Nationwide, USA

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Employee TypeContingent Worker

Job Functional Area Other Admin Staff

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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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