Senior Assessment Coordinator

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

8d•$39,600 - $59,400•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the secure delivery of student testing by building, administering, and reporting examinations, using university testing systems. Provides front-line operational support for testing activities, ensuring strict adherence to established procedures, timelines, strict confidentiality requirements, and quality standards. The Senior Testing Coordinator successfully utilizes excel, works independently, and exercises sound judgment across all tasks.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree AND 1-3 years of relevant experience, OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements
Skill in communicating through verbal and written communication, including timeliness, attention to grammar, clarity, and public speaking
Skill in time management and adherence to deadlines
Ability to maintain accuracy with a high level of detail
Ability to exercise sound judgment with strong decision-making skills
Ability to work in a team
Ability to manage projects, prioritize and self-direct tasks
Ability to work with and manage a variety of computer programs and databases
Ability to maintain a calm and helpful demeanor during stressful situations
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite programs
Knowledge of intermediate-level proficiency with excel
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU.

Nice To Haves

NCTA Exam Proctoring Certification

Responsibilities

Coordinates with faculty to prepare examination materials, including but not limited to, formatting, importing, reviewing, and tagging exam items to ensure compliance with university and program testing standards.
Proctors examinations, serving as a lead or support proctor as assigned, ensuring adherence to testing procedures and addressing routing testing issues during administration.
Generates standard post-exam reports using approved testing and reporting templates, ensuring accuracy and timeline delivery of results.
Implements approved testing accommodations exactly as provided, following established procedures without interpretation or deviation.
Provides professional customer service to students and faculty regarding testing logistics, procedures, or timelines, and troubleshoots examination software issues that arise for students, staff, and faculty.
Obtains and maintains NCTA Proctor Certification.
Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.
Management of the makeup assessment process.
Prompt and detailed communication with students.
Management of more complex testing activities.
Gradebook management.
Acting in an advisory role for any new Testing Coordinators.