Test Specialist

Posted on: 8/21/2026 - Application Deadline: 9/22/2026 Hiring Department: Disability Resource Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1042493 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 8:30 - 5:00 pm Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $0.00 - 30.41 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Under the direction of the Senior Director, provide specialized support and on-site coordination for the administration of standardized examinations to university students in a testing/assessment center and provide specialized support and coordination of alternate format document conversion to university students. Duties & Responsibilities Administer aptitude, achievement, and other educational measurements at either on-or off-campus locations. Oversee the scanning of textbooks and other documents into software to convert scans and PDFs of course materials into various forms of alternative formats. Plans and implements procedures for the maintenance and disposition of records, materials, and converted alternate formats. Coordinates the distribution of alternate format materials to students. Verse test day activities, including examinee check-in and identification, testing environment, test security, examinee conduct, and supervision of testing staff. Coordinates the processing and submission of examinations for scoring to the appropriate faculty or department. Confers with students and other interested parties (such as faculty, public school officials, and parents) regarding testing and document conversions, procedures, and policies. Serves as liaison with other campus units to coordinate testing and document conversion services. Represents testing and document conversion services at various meetings, open house, orientations, and to the general public. Responsible for testing site arrangements, including room selection and selection and delivery of materials and/or equipment. Train and supervises testing room supervisors and proctors. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories: course work in education, behavioral sciences, social sciences, business administration or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) work experience in test administration methods and techniques. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of educational, evaluation, and measurement principles, practices, methods, and techniques. Applied knowledge of data processing concepts. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to resolve problems and answer questions in a prompt and tactful manner. Ability to establish effective working relationship with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to learn university policies and procedures. Ability to maintain accurate records (i.e. test results, answer sheets scanned, departments/individuals served). The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr