Administrative Support

Job Title:

Specialist, Testing Center
Work Year:

187-261
Department:

Student Services, Pickens Technical College, High Schools
Reports To:

Principal, Executive Director, Career and Technical Education
Salary Range:

37
Minimum Salary:

$22.84
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all duties related to secondary and post- secondary test administration and proctoring, including the management of the post-secondary Testing Center, software installation and maintenance/operation of computers used for test administration. Tests are administered to meet state requirements data collection, learning support, and academic support, and testing for Career and Technical Education Industry Based Certificates.

Daily

5%

Determine and perform appropriate protocol for all of the tests administered and ensure the security, reliability, and validity of those tests.

Daily

10%

Supervise, coordinate, and manage schedules for testing. State and Federal data reports must be generated and maintained regarding testing information (results, numbers, and kinds of tests given, etc.) on a regular basis and as requested for faculty, staff, and outside entities.

Daily

15%

Coordinate the day to day operation of the Testing Center to include test scheduling, test administration, ensuring operation of computer lab by troubleshooting computer hardware and software problems. Develops and implements procedures to ensure compliance of testing policies, state requirement, and maintains and collects data for data reports.

Daily

20%

Ensure proper administration of all tests offered in the Testing Center.

Daily

15%

Ensure collaboration with information technology to develop file layouts and data exports required for electronic data compilation and to effectively utilize information systems. Work with faculty to have the information/materials to proctor exams in a timely manner. Work with students who have need of special accommodations, including but not limited to reading tests, scribing tests, or providing a special testing climate.

Daily

5%

Coordinate with staff regarding concerns about possible scheduling conflicts, test availability, future needs, equipment, supplies, and potential problems with administering tests requested by faculty and staff, and with individuals and businesses requiring proctored services.

Daily

5%

As appropriate, maintain active membership in all necessary associations needed to proctor post-secondary tests; inventory and order exams on an ongoing basis; return testing materials to the appropriate instructors and/or agencies as required.

Daily

5%

Maintain confidentiality and security of all testing materials, test logs, and other test documents. Create a quiet environment for testing and communicating the results of tests to students.

Wkly

15%

Generate test data for all tests. Plan, prepare, and conduct system level testing. Analyze test results to detect technical or logical errors. Create test data reports, by program, for school site, state, and federal agencies. Check the student's information and code the records for school, state and federal reports.

Daily

5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

High school diploma required. Ability to acquire proctoring status with various CTE licensing agencies.

EXPERIENCE:

One year, and up to and including two years of experience in a technical/community college, preferably in student services/assessment position. Knowledge of CTE licensing requirements and online assessment platforms. Experience with Pearson Vue preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EQUIPMENT & OTHER:

Excellent verbal, writing, problem solving and organizational skills. Intermediate knowledge of word and spreadsheet programs. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of placement, assessment and standardized testing tools. Knowledge of classroom software such as Schoology. Two (2) years experience working with databases and at least one (1) year of testing experiences (preferred). Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Outlook) and various office machines such as scanner, copier, and facsimile and learn and implement detailed procedures. Strong organizational an customer service skills. Bilingual in English-Spanish preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

No certifications required.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS:

Medium exposure to self to bruises and cuts due to moving computers and equipment and to repetitive motion activities due to keyboarding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze. The employee is frequently required to communicate, coordinate, compute and evaluate. The employee is occasionally required to compare, copy, instruct, synthesize, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

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