Student Testing Coordinator

Student Testing Coordinator

Employer

Richmond Community College
1042 West Hamlet Avenue
Hamlet, NC 28345
Phone: 910-410-1700

Job Location

RichmondCC Service Area

Salary/Grade

Depends on Qualifications

Benefits

Full Benefits

Job Category

  • Technical/Paraprofessional

Application Period

Opens: Monday, October 3, 2022
Closes: Monday, October 31, 2022

Target Start Date

Monday, November 7, 2022

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Reports to

College Registrar

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Two years' experience in a community college setting. One year experience interpreting standardized and placement test scores and statements. One year experience reviewing college level transcripts for waiving placement tests and/or awarding transfer credit.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Position Description

General Description: The Student Testing Coordinator, under the direction of the College Registrar, is responsible for coordinating and administering the activities associated with the college's placement testing, other college-sponsored tests, and any other tests authorized by a third party. In addition, this position analyzes data to maximize testing services and evaluates transcripts to determine appropriate course placement for new students.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

  1. Coordinates and administers activities associated with the college's placement testing, other college-sponsored testing, and any other tests authorized by a third party. These include college placement test (TABE), High School Equivalency test (GED©), and tests related to specific courses, programs, or careers (e.g., Certiport QuickBooks Online Certification Exam, CompTIA A+, Praxis). 
  2. Serves as our primary contact with Pearson VUE, maintaining our status as an authorized test center, and their own status as a test administrator.
  3. Completes and maintains appropriate certification for all tests to be administered. Ensures other test administrators also maintain appropriate certification. 
  4. Selects, trains, and supervises a minimum of one (1) part-time test administrator, covering evening testing. 
  5. Develops, implements, and evaluates testing policies, and procedures. This includes specific testing strategies and guidelines. 
  6. Evaluates and interprets transcripts and enters related data into the college’s Student Information System (SIS).
  7. Participates in appropriate professional development to remain up-to-date regarding best practices related to primary responsibilities. 
  8. Develops materials designed to assist customers with testing resources.
  9. Responds to student inquiries in a timely manner.
  10. Prepares testing site and ensures adequate testing materials are available.
  11. Welcomes and presents brief orientation to testers and prospective students.
  12. Assures proper security, administration of tests, and maintenance of confidentiality.    
  13. Serves as data entry back-up for Assistant Registrar – Admissions. This may include entering and verifying admissions application data. 
  14. Receives, reviews, and prepares testing data for technical reporting and analysis in a timely manner.
  15. Submits data for departmental or divisional reports as necessary. 
  16. Collaborates with Registrar and other key college employees, to engage in strategic planning for the Testing Center.   
  17. Monitors and maintains testing center budget.
  18. Monitors testing unit usage and orders additional units as needed.  
  19. Identifies ways to generate revenue through testing activities. Works with external partners to implement plans.
  20. Other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Application Process: To apply for a vacant position, complete the Richmond Community College application and submit it with photocopies or unofficial copies of your College transcripts. For positions where a high school diploma or equivalent is the highest required degree, then proof of high school/equivalency is required. Application and review process can be found on the RCC website. No action will be taken on submission of a resume or letter of interest only. Incomplete files will not be considered. Successful applicant must pass a complete background check.

Open Until Filled

Job Post Contact

Human Resources Director

Richmond Community College

P O Box 1189

Hamlet NC 28379

employment@richmondcc.edu

P (910) 410-1804

F (910) 582-7028