Coordinator of the Testing Center

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

1d•$0 - $55,664•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator of the Testing Center assists in the organization and coordination of the department, providing supervisory support for projects, reports, and routine operations. This role is responsible for the training and development of the Testing Center staff, as well as the maintenance of computerized testing systems. The Coordinator acts as a liaison for the Testing Department with the I.T. Department and test providers, updates student records, and provides information and assistance to students, faculty, and staff regarding testing policies and results. They also administer, proctor, score, and record tests, provide accommodations for students with disabilities, maintain test material security, compose reports, and perform various clerical duties. The position requires operating office equipment, answering telephones, scheduling tests, and assisting visitors.

Requirements

Associate degree
Two (2) years of experience dealing with the general public
One (1) year of experience in administering, processing, and scoring standardized and other tests

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree
Familiarity with Colleague/Datatel
Knowledge of a foreign language and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and, Mathematics) subjects
Strong computer and analytical skills
Willingness and ability to communicate effectively with students for whom English is a second language, and with students with disabilities and specific accommodations
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, ability to deal with a variety of people in a positive manner, and to work independently
Good organizational skills and keyboard proficiency (scribing)
Willingness and ability to learn the operation of computer, office, and adaptive testing equipment

Responsibilities

Assists in the organization/coordination of the department; including supervisory support for projects, reports, and routine operations.
Responsible for the training and development of the Testing Center staff.
Responsible for maintenance of computerized testing systems, such as ACCUPLACER, TEAS, CLEP, etc.
Provides technical support for testing processes and acts as the liaison for the Testing Department with the I.T. Department and the Test Provider (e.g., College Board, ATI, etc.).
Updates and maintains student records and departmental files via manual or computerized systems.
Assists students, faculty, and other staff by providing information concerning the interpretation of placement test results, remediation policies, adapted testing policies, credit by exam policies, and makes appropriate referrals.
Administers, processes, proctors, scores, and/or records standardized, course-related, and other tests.
Assists students with disabilities and specific testing accommodations (e.g., read orally, scribe, enlarging print, etc.), but also works with all other students, including new students and for whom English is a second language.
Maintains the security and inventory of all test materials.
Composes and prepares reports, correspondence, and emails as required.
Provides clerical support services to the department as required.
Operates all office equipment.
Answers telephone, schedules test dates, and assists visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned that are appropriate to the position.