Specialist, Testing Center

Yavapai College • Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

Responsible for administering and proctoring various tests and assessments, including but not limited to placement testing, GED, CLEP, faculty out-of-classroom testing, nursing admissions testing, and other third-party assessments. Additionally, this role is critical in distributing important information to students and compiling and reporting data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of administrative support experience which includes operation of all office equipment, email, and office management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy; must be proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel; must be able to quickly learn and adapt to changes in computer software.
• Must be comfortable troubleshooting issues that arise within technology, i.e., installing and upgrading software, adding shortcuts, and working with IT help desk personnel.
• Must be able to successfully, and continually, certify as a proctor through all third-party testing platforms.
• High level competencies in the areas of providing customer service to a diverse customer base, fast paced multi-tasking and prioritizing, attention to detail, and working with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently with minimum work direction; excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A team player with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, willing to put team needs above self.
• Occasional schedule or location changes will be required in order to meet the needs of the department.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties, and it is closely monitored.

Nice To Haves

• Two years working in higher education, preferably the community college system.
• Familiarity with college skills assessment instruments.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage numerous time-sensitive tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Administering and proctoring various tests and assessments, including but not limited to placement testing, GED, CLEP, faculty out-of-classroom testing, nursing admissions testing, and other third-party assessments.
• Distributing important information to students.
• Compiling and reporting data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level