We are seeking a highly motivated, very detailed oriented and organized team player to join our Permissions and Licensing Department as a Jr. Permissions Specialist. Responsibilities include handling permissions and licensing requests, provide support to external customer inquiries and internal staff/depts., and provide back-up support to administrative front office.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Handle routine permission requests, including document preparation, pricing, billing, follow-up, requiring periodic consultation with
• Sr. Permissions Specialist and Executive Assistant to the CEO.
• Obtain knowledge and skills to create new translation and licensing agreements.
• File permission requests, agreements, translations and related paperwork, with subsequent archive of executed agreements and hard-copy translations on a regular basis.
• Obtain knowledge and skills to utilize the database for all translation, publication, and licensing agreements, in order to provide accurate information and responses to queries by customers and individuals within the Company.
• Assist Customer Support personnel with problem resolution, and maintain knowledge of customer database, order processing routines, and product knowledge. Serve as basic knowledge contact for Permissions and Licensing within the Company.
• Prepare documentation to obtain registered copyrights for all proprietary products, and maintain database, or appropriate records of all copyright forms received.
• Provide front desk support in terms of telephone coverage, for both recurring activities that require front desk staff to be away and also
• for vacation and personal days, as needed.
• Perform other similar or related administrative duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• College degree is preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 1-2 years prior work experience in an administrative or clerical position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as this position requires moderate telephone and extensive e-mail communication.
• Ability to organize their time and meet deadlines, manage workflow and prioritize effectively.
• Detail oriented, strong computer skills and familiarity/comfort with database applications is a plus, including strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Vicki King
vking@parinc.com
PAR, Inc.
16204 North Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549

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In alignment with company’s business goals, the Project Director (PD) will assist the Director of Product Development (DPD) in driving product strategy, definition, and execution for PAR’s clinical assessment product line. The PD is responsible for the overall management of projects from acquisition through product release. As a psychologist, the PD serves as the primary content specialist, project manager, and psychometrician for the development of print and digital assessment products.

• Serve as subject matter expert for clinical assessments.
• Understand competitive landscape and industry trends and maintain content expertise.
• Translate product features into customer benefits and work with Marketing to develop messaging and positioning for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to assess and create pricing, product positioning/USP, and profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with VP/Chief Technology Officer and Project Manager/Business Analyst to develop digital requirements for digital assessments.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate product focus throughout entire organization including senior leadership, product development teams, Sales, and Marketing.
• During the acquisition process, play a central role in author selection, content mapping, and product/proposal/executive committee (EC) approval.
• Directly manage the development of clinical products, including: Performing psychometric test development procedures (including construct mapping, item development, pilot testing, sample planning, and statistical analysis); establishing and directly managing the development schedules and budgets of projects; collaborating with staff to develop technical materials for assigned projects; developing innovative content for score and interpretive reports across various content domains (e.g., personality, achievement/IQ, cognitive functioning, forensics, behavior).
• Serve as a direct supervisor for various support positions with Research & Development.
• Represent PAR at various local, regional, and national conventions.