Job description
Employment Terms: This job is a full-time benefited FLSA Non-Exempt position in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Coordinator of Assessment Services. This position will report to the Lawrenceville Campus.
Salary: not to exceed $45,000/yr.
Schedule: 40 hours per week within the following Assessment Center operational hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Flexibility is a must.
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 11316 Category 1): Associate’s degree *and* Three (3) years of work-related experience Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Student Services, testing lab administration, assessment, effective proctoring, and/ or evaluation. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; experience working with diverse student populations; exceptional customer service and analytical skills. Computer and organizational skills to manage student record system. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products.
Successful candidates should possess: (1) knowledge of testing administration and effective proctoring; (2) excellent customer service skills to work with part-time proctors and testers; (3) familiarity with computer-based testing; (4) computer skills and experience to administer Accuplacer and national certification tests; (5) ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, (6) ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines; (7) ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities; (8) ability to accurately document and maintain student records and flexibility in schedule as the position may require some Saturdays and evenings.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision of Assessment Coordinator, the Testing Specialist is responsible for (1) supporting the daily operation of lab testing functions in the Assessment Center, including front desk responsibilities; (2) providing Accuplacer and Specialty Lab testing services to customers; (3) coordinating the scheduling of lab services; (4) overseeing the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of software and computer systems; (5) ensuring safe, secure, and supportive environment while remaining in compliance with the nationally recognized NCTA (National College Testing Association) Professional Standards and Guidelines.
Duties/Responsibilities
Percentage of Time
- Testing Lab Administration
- Coordinate the timely administration of testing in the Computerized Testing Center.
- Report and record keeping for testing services.
- Assist with Accuplacer and Specialty Lab testing services, including front desk responsibilities, following established Assessment Center guidelines.
40%
2. Testing Lab Operation
- Maintain appropriate licenses necessary to operate testing labs.
- Maintain necessary certifications for compliance with certifying agencies authorizing the Assessment Center as a testing site.
- Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of software and computer systems.
- Remain current on all policies and procedures for the labs, testing agencies, and test providers.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of test candidate information and records.
- Perform routine and confidential duties in a businesslike, courteous, and timely manner.
25%
3. Data Reporting and Maintenance of Operational Materials
- Assist in the development and maintenance of training manuals, reference guides, and resource materials.
- Assist in the creation of routine reports and presentations communicating the activities, revenues and progress of Assessment Services.
10%
4. Advisement Duties
- Provide academic advisement to students who complete the Accuplacer and other exams.
- Reviewing results of exam with students/candidates and making recommendations regarding next steps (enrollment, registration, retest, etc.).
10%
5. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
- Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a “can do” approach to work.
- Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
- Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
- Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
- Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.
10%
6. Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.
5%
Physical Demands:
Frequency
(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.
O
Requires having a P-Card.
N
Driving is a responsibility of this position.
O
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
O
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).
C
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
C
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.
C
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.
O
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.
C
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.
N
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
O
Noisy environments.
O
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
N
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
O
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
N
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
N
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
C
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Director, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu
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