Testing Specialist

Testing Specialist

Job Summary: The Testing Specialists is responsible for providing testing and testing services for military and veteran customers/students and other clients. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Position will require travel within the college's service area and other travel within the State of Georgia. Major Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proctors various academic, distance learning, exemption and nationally recognized college exams to ensure test security
• Creates and maintains Assessment Databases
• Data entry of student's scores into appropriate student database system
• Maintains appropriate test administrator certifications
• Oversees exam software installations, maintenance and upgrades
• Registers students for academic based exams
• Monitors daily exam schedule
• Maintains exam files
• Prepares and sends correspondence to other colleges, instructors and testing agents
• Communicates exam scores to students
• Advisement of students on test scores, next steps and registration
• Creates site, incident and irregularity reports
• Develops Assessment Training materials
• Completes all assigned training in a timely manner
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Competencies:

• Knowledge of various Assessments and other allowable materials
• Knowledge of Prometric Administrator station and testing workstations
• Knowledge of Pearson Vue Administrator station and testing workstations
• Knowledge of CLEP Servicer, Administrator station and testing workstations
• Knowledge of DSST Internet Based Testing
• Knowledge of Accuplacer Internet Based Testing
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Ability to provide instruction to others on use of equipment or processes
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a team

Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

• Must upload transcripts which show conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history:
• Earned Associate's degree from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
• Documented three (3) years of related work experience
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:
• Earned Bachelor's degree from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education

Benefits Salary/Benefits: Gross hourly rate of $15.00; actual hourly gross rate will be determined by the candidate's highest qualifying degree based on meeting published minimum and preferred qualifications. Part-time positions do not imply or suggest a continuance of employment or a promise of future full-time employment. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). Part-time positions are not eligible for TRS or ERS retirement benefits, state insurance, leave or holiday pay.