Assessment Assistant (ABE) Part Time

Assessment Assistant

This position provides assessment and testing support for students enrolled in the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). Assessment Assistants administer and proctor standardized paper-based, computer-based, and remote assessments while ensuring a secure, professional, and student-centered testing environment. Paid on-the-job training and required test administrator certification are provided.

Assessment Assistants prepare testing rooms, verify student appointments, monitor testing sessions, assist with computer-based testing, troubleshoot basic technical issues, and maintain testing security and confidentiality in accordance with TMCC, Nevada Department of Education, assessment vendor, and FERPA requirements. Additional responsibilities include maintaining testing records, reporting testing irregularities, responding to program communications, participating in required training and meetings, and supporting other Adult Basic Education program activities and special events as assigned. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Assessment Assistant Duties:

• Proctor assessments at various locations for groups of students
• Provide and maintain a safe and orderly testing environment
• Assist with computer-based testing, troubleshooting issues
• Verify student testing appointments
• Prepare testing rooms
• Report assessment discrepancies
• Read and respond to emails daily
• Adhere to all test administration, certification, security, scoring, and reporting policies as set forth by the Nevada Department of Education and the assessment vendor/publisher
• Maintain confidentiality and the security of both electronic and paper files in accordance to FERPA regulations
• Participate in and assist at TMCC and ABE special events, meetings, and trainings as assigned/required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Multi-tasking; organization, prioritization, attention to detail, thoroughness
• Intermediate computer, typing, and data entry
• Basic knowledge of office equipment: scanners, fax, Xerox, shredder, multiple telephone lines, printers, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make decisions and analyze information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a positive, cooperative and professional manner
• Professional and businesslike image/attire at all times

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, up to 19 hours (Part Time) a week, Monday Saturday.

The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Compensation

Hourly wage of $18 per hour