Coordinator of High School Equivalency Testing

Coordinator of High School Equivalency Testing

Employer

Southwestern Community College
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: 828-339-4000

Job Location

Sylva, NC

Salary/Grade

$32,700.00 - $36,372

Benefits

State Health Plan, life insurance,

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Closes: Friday, March 17, 2023

Target Start Date

Monday, March 20, 2023

Expected Work Hours

8 am - 5 pm Mon - Thurs, 8 am - 12 pm Fr

Reports to

College and Career Readiness Director

Employment Type

Full-Time Non-Exempt Staff

Minimum Qualifications

Education           

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, business, office administration, English, or math

Knowledge and Skills    

Two – four years’ experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing. Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Position Description

Statement of Primary Purpose

Proper administration, supervision and integrity of High School Equivalency Testing.        

Classification

Technical Support; Full-time, non-exempt staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Schedule, administer, and secure High School Equivalency (HSE) test access, materials and processes.
  • Follow GED and HiSET policies for test registration, administration, integrity, and reporting.
  • Publicize testing schedule and locations.
  • Report test results and assist completers with transcript requests.
  • Maintain secure inventory of paper tests and testing equipment.
  • Maintain PearsonVue approval for the college’s testing locations.
  • Conduct investigations into test irregularities.
  • Participate in state-level meetings for HSE test administrators.
  • Provide HSE test information to civic groups, adult educators, and business, industry, and program advisory partners in the region.
  • Coordinate HSE graduation ceremonies.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support College & Career Readiness student enrollment, orientation, and retention efforts.
  • Assist with supervision of Adult Basic Education courses and the ProjectSEARCH program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education           

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, business, office administration, English, or math; Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Knowledge and Skills    

Two – four years’ experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing. Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and web-based applications.

Physical Demands          

Light lifting of office supplies.  Bending, stretching, and walking for filing and special events.

Licensing Requirement

  • Approval as GED and HiSET Administrator upon completion of training requirements.
  • Valid NC Drivers’ License

Working Conditions and Environment  

Testing requires traveling across the college service area. Morning testing hours may occasionally begin as early as 7:00 am to accommodate student work and transportation schedules. Evening test sessions may conclude as late as 9:00 pm. Occasional travel outside the service area for professional development or training.

Equipment Operation

  • Ability to drive a vehicle to administer tests at SCC sites and off-campus locations throughout the service area.
  • Software programs and routine office/computer equipment including copier and scanners.

This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position.  Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisory personnel.  The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.

How to Apply

Apply on Southwestern Community College website:  https://southwesterncc.hirecentric.com/jobs/223509-21374.html

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