Coordinator - Testing Center

ABOUT US
We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School graduate or equivalent with training in office skills. Some college coursework helpful.

Experience: Three to four years of experience with college operations preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft computer applications, and standard accounting/bookkeeping procedures helpful.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:30pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for assisting the Testing Center Manager and coordinating the day-to-day Assessment Center operations.

ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with developing the yearly testing calendar and schedules rooms for testing.

Under direction of the Testing Manager, supervises the administration of special and national testing programs such as ACT as well as assisting with logistics of administering such exams.

Coordinates the proficiency credit process including posting of student credits, processing check requisitions for the involved faculty, and maintains a record keeping process for associated documentation.

Maintains fiscal records and the audits of all money transactions occurring in the Testing Center.

Responsible for ordering, record keeping and correspondence regarding aptitude, and interest resources for the TEAS health career entrance exam.

Collaborates with the ADS office to assure materials needed for specialized, accommodated testing are distributed.

Administers, scores and reports scores for group and/or individual tests, such as Assessment tests, make-up examinations, career/vocational tests, tests proctored to persons who are enrolled in independent study programs from various colleges and universities, the NLN entrance exam, and testing for students with approved testing accommodations.

Develops promotional plans including outreach, marketing, testing schedules and calendars.

Schedules and trains non-Harper College employees as test proctors for third party testing companies such as ACT.

Initiates phone and/or email correspondence that was collected overnight with students and faculty members at the start of each workday.

Responsible for fulfilling the records retention process as outlined by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

Conducts periodic inventory and maintains security of test materials. Orders supplies as needed, and navigates the purchase order process when necessary.

Liaisons between the Adult Education Department and the Cook County GED Department regarding students that fulfill the Constitution requirement for GED certification.

Suggests and implements performance initiatives.

Provides assistance with special projects as needed.

Participates in weekly center meetings and in service training.

Performs related duties as assigned.