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Proctor, College Testing Services

Employer
Columbus State Community College
Location
Ohio, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 28, 2021


Requisition ID: req3214

Job Title: Proctor, College Testing Services

Department: EMSS and M&C

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Staff

Employment Status: Part-Time Professional

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation : $14.00

Schedule: Hours of Operation: Hours range from 8:00am – 8:00pm, Monday – Friday, and 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturday. *All Testing Staff work a minimum of (2) Saturdays per month either at the Columbus Campus, Delaware Campus, or Virtually.

Additional Information: This is a temporary position that will be evaluated for long-term need.

Job Description:

The College

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to workforce needs and make higher education an affordable reality. There has never been a better time to join a two-year college, and there’s no better place to do it than at Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation’s education and workforce landscapes. With more than 46,000 students across two campuses, at several regional learning centers, and online, Columbus State is the nation’s only institution recognized as an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college, an AACC Guided Pathways institution, and a participant in The Right Signals Initiative through the Lumina Foundation. Columbus State employees at all levels benefit from an engaging, collaborative, and supportive culture that rewards innovation and vision. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of Columbus State faculty and staff reflects that of our students and region. We are proud to be a central part of a community that embraces differences and celebrates the many cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles that define Central Ohio.

The City

Columbus, Ohio is also home to The Ohio State University and more than 30 other colleges and universities as well as the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies. Columbus is one of America’s fastest-growing cities, offering a wealth of cultural experiences, dining, entertainment, shopping opportunities, and more. That’s why Central Ohio residents find living here so fulfilling, both professionally and personally.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description.

***This role may require Proctors to travel between multiple Columbus State Testing Center locations as needed***

Position Summary

Proctors are part of the Enrollment Management and Student Services team and support the various testing needs at Columbus State. Proctors are responsible for administering and monitoring tests to groups and individuals while maintaining a quiet atmosphere for testing. This role is responsible for following standard testing protocol by ensuring assessment integrity, distributing appropriate support materials, assisting students with accommodations, troubleshooting technology errors, and providing basic clerical support, in accordance with the College policies and procedures.

Core Competencies Required

Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Adaptability, Communication, Coaching, Energy and Quality Orientation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Customer Service

Provides a welcoming and friendly environment with high quality customer service for all visitors, faculty, and staff interacting with any of the college’s testing centers, college credit plus high school locations, and business/industry partners. Utilizes professional proctoring procedures to support a secure testing environment. Procedures include consistent verification of ID, verification of student electronic records, verification of instructions, and close proctoring of all students using physical observations, video monitoring, and electronic monitoring software.

Administers and processes a variety of exams as assigned. Reports any student concerns to department leadership; addresses student computer password needs and confirms applicable testing aids available to students; communicates all pertinent information to those that utilize the services of the department. Assists in troubleshooting basic technology problems affecting exam administration. Resolves testing and technology problems, troubleshoots computer problems, and contacts vendor technical support when needed.

Clerical

Writes necessary incident reports and obtains proper signatures as required. Submits incident reports to vendors and documents any testing issues, reporting these issues to leadership as needed/directed. Obtains and maintains vendor proctor/administrator certifications and recertifies as required. Assists in answering general information inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and community members and provide referrals to appropriate departments.

Collaborates with and executes referrals to business partners throughout other college departments/personnel. Assists with basic clerical work, data entry, and other academic support projects as directed. Complies with all local, state, federal, and national examination protocols to the satisfaction of external auditors.

Professional Standards and Credentials

Maintains training necessary to administer a minimum of one (1) high stake certification exam. This requires the completion of an annual high-stakes qualification exam and maintaining certification by consistently following exam protocol and participating in department-supported professional development. Ensures a safe and supportive learning environment by complying with our testing center’s procedures, Columbus State’s Academic and Student Code of Conduct policies, and various national testing standards, and the college’s security procedures.

Maintains confidentiality of exams, test results, and candidate information in accordance to Higher Education FERPA, NCTA and other regional or national testing standards, and vendors’ standards, policies, and guidelines.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Follows internal regulations and procedures, with the ability to adapt to changing needs of the College and business partners.
Hours may include working outside of a normal workweek schedule as well as weekend availability on an as needed basis. This individual may work overtime or offset hours as necessary and may need to work additional evenings/weekends on a regular basis to provide service to students.

Usual Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. The employee regularly stands and walks for extended periods of time, and occasionally sits. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Employee occasionally reaches with hands or arms, climbs or balances and stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force of up to 25 pounds when moving files, boxes and other materials. With multiple conference spaces as well as meetings across the campus, employee regularly walks outside to other buildings.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices. Must travel to various Columbus State campuses and sites.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED with two years of experience working in a customer service-related position. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Basic computer navigation and use. Communication and relationship building strategies; customer service and public relations principles; standard office practices and procedures. Ability to: Appreciate diversity and work effectively with persons of varying cultures and backgrounds; develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with associates, supervisors, students and faculty, and general public; answer routine inquiries in-person or by phone; work independently, demonstrating initiative and follow-through, as well as work as part of a larger team; organize and manage multiple tasks; demonstrate flexibility; maintain confidential and sensitive information; maintain accurate and complete work records. Skill in: Verbal and written communications; multitasking and planning; organizing work; maintaining good public relations and excellent customer service; follow-up; problem solving; general typing and administrative work; operating general office equipment.

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