Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant

Delaware County Community College is seeking a part-time Instructional Assistant in our Assessment department. The Instructional Assistant administers and monitors assessments for students and community members to include testing for college placement, entrance to and evaluation for nursing and allied health programs, ACT, CLEP, Praxis, and Pearson-Vue. The position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and alternate Saturdays, a current driver's license, and an insured vehicle to travel to and administer the College placement test at the Marple Campus and branch locations. Travel to high schools in Chester County to administer testing is required when needed. The Instructional Assistant administers and monitors additional assessments for students and community members. Other testing services include make-up tests for classes, special accommodation testing, online and hybrid learning exams, certifications for credit and non-credit classes, and testing for other colleges and institutions.

Essential Functions

Primary Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Travel to the branch campuses to administer testing.
• Travel to high schools in Chester County to administer the placement test for the Dual Enrollment Program as needed.
• Administer and monitor assessments for students and community members at the Marple Campus and other Delaware County campus sites including proctored exams, entrance to and evaluation for nursing and allied health programs, ACT, CLEP, Praxis and Pearson-Vue testing.
• Facilitate testing needs and ensure that processes are followed to maintain a high standard of academic integrity.
• Obtain and maintain certification to administer CLEP, Praxis, Pearson-Vue, and other computer based testing as required.
• Proctor exams for students who have been approved for special accommodations by the Office of Disability Services.
• Proctor tests at Late Registration.
• Schedule new students at placement testing for a college planning session.
• Record data of attendance in SARS for all tests administered.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Assessment Services, or the Testing Coordinator.

Experience & Education

The ideal candidate:

• Current driver's license and insured vehicle for travel
• Flexible schedule for day and evening testing
• Associate Degree or prior test administration and proctor experience
• Ability to be certified to administer Pearson Vue, Praxis, and other assessments
• Proficient computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet browsers.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement; and a Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment. (Temporary and Grant-funded employees are not eligible for tuition reimbursement unless the specific grant supports such funding for these purposes.)

For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at

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DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and for staff to thrive professionally. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.