The Career Readiness Specialist performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative tasks in administration of standardized ACT testing of students; and assisting with the processing and maintenance of Workforce Development Continuing Education scholarship programs.

The duties of the Career Readiness Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate standardized group and/or individual test administration; administer and/or coordinate academic, credential/certification testing; create and maintain testing reports
• Provide routine direction, information, and advisement to students and prospective students in regards to testing policies, procedures, and outcomes
• Coordinate NCRC testing-center operations including ordering and storing materials and setting up testing room and schedule
• Communicate professionally with local employers regarding the NCRC services
• Verify the proper functioning of all NCRC testing equipment and troubleshoot testing system errors
• Provide detailed analysis of participant information; provide critically important reporting and benchmarking to support and respond to the needs of the College
• Administer all NCRC testing for the College and surrounding satellite campus locations
• Conduct examinee check-in and all activities within the NCRC testing room
• Create student/faculty user accounts for the NCRC testing program and provide program orientation and support as needed to students and faculty
• Report and monitor student utilization and achievement by program
• Serve as resource to administrators, faculty, and staff users
• Maintain contact with NCRC associates and verify accuracy of all NCRC testing invoices
• Work on special projects including special data requests from administrators, faculty, and staff
• Respond to requests for information in an organized, efficient, and professional manner
• Use a variety of software packages including publishing software and MS Excel
• Track and analyze all CRC prep enrollees in all grant-funded programs
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute CRC participant tracking information as requested
• Track credentials for all CE workforce development departments; contact coordinators, instructors, and students to gain credentialing information
• Process and maintain Workforce Development Continuing Education scholarship programs
• Meet with prospective students to determine educational and career goals; register students for scholarships and refer them to appropriate coordinators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Colleague
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; detail oriented

Working Conditions

• Duties are primarily performed at Lenoir Community College; occasionally, testing may be required at local businesses and satellite campuses
• Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds
• Occasional travel to additional sites or buildings

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, or disability.