Test Center Assistant
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Feb 19, 2021
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Job Details
Department:
Dean of Studies - JM
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:Dean of the College
Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Staff Appointment
The Colby Test Center located on the third floor of Miller Library provides proctoring of exams for students who use testing accommodations or require a faculty approved make-up exam. The test center assistant, under the supervision of the associate director of student access and disability services, will schedule, facilitate, and proctor exams, as well as maintain detailed records pertaining to the proctoring needs of the College. We are looking for someone who is able to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends in response to the needs of the center. Hours may vary from 8 to 15 per week depending on need.
We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Schedule and confirm exams with faculty and students
- Maintain integrity of exams through adherence to testing center policies and processes
- Ensure efficient conduct of the exam
- Return completed exams per faculty requests
- Maintain detailed records of testing dates, times, students, and other data points as needed.
- Proctor exams
- Collaborate to solve problems as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS :
- A high school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus
- One to three years of previous administrative or customer service experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with a high level of motivation and initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
- Ability to handle confidential information tactfully
- Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assigned
- Highly developed computer skills including extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite, email and web applications, Google applications, as well as an interest in and ability to learn new programs
- Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
KEY RELATIONSHIPS :
This position will work directly with the associate director of student access and disability services but will interact frequently with both faculty and students.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Occasional lifting is required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.
TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:
Test Center Assistant - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
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Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.
Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.
Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.
The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.
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