Assessment Administrator/Student Success Specialist

Northampton Community College•Mount Pocono, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assessment Administrator/Student Success Specialist, within the Center for College and Career Readiness (grant funded), primarily administers pre/post-assessments to determine student placement and track academic progress. This role also involves student goal setting, identifying barriers, assisting with transitions to employment and/or postsecondary education, and supporting students through the intake process. Northampton Community College is dedicated to helping students transform their lives through education and is committed to increasing the diversity of its community and curriculum.

Requirements

Attainment of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college
Three years experience in adult literacy or adult education programming or teaching
Knowledge of current concepts in adult literacy professional development and curriculum/assessment
Organizational, communicative and interpersonal skills
Computer skills
Ability to function effectively as a member of the administrative team

Responsibilities

Administer Title II-approved assessments
Schedule and conduct new student orientation
Track student hours to determine when assessments need to be administered
Schedule students for testing
Discuss test results with students
Use assessment results to assist students in goal setting
Generate administrative and student reports from assessment testing client
Submit assessment results to eData staff for entry
Provide barrier and transition support by providing students with internal and external resources
Assist in the student intake process
Maintain required certification to administer paper-based, computer-based, and remote assessments
Complete professional development as required by the Center, College, and funder
Participate in job-embedded professional development related to the responsibilities of the position