Testing Assistant

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Posting Number S01763 Position Title Testing Assistant Internal Position Title Testing Assistant Department Testing Center Position Type Staff Job Family Classified Job Summary
The College of Lake County is currently looking for a part-time, Testing Assistant to join the Testing Center Department. Under the administrative supervision of the Manager, the Testing Assistant provides customer service and academic support services to students. Provides information about testing, testing eligibility and tutoring. In addition, provides clerical support to instructors and LAC Department personnel, schedules appointments, distributes, proctors, scores, relays interpretation of scores, and files tests.

Regular Part-Time Board established positions earn Vacation and Sick Leave and Tuition waiver for CLC classes and Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in the State University Retirement System ( SURS ) Required Qualification

1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
2. A minimum of one year of office experience.

Desired Qualifications

1. Data entry experience.
2. Strong communication/organizational skills.
3. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Posting Date 05/11/2022 Closing Date 06/01/2022 Expected Start Date Special Instructions Summary Pay Rate $13.98/Hr Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Location Grayslake Total Hours per week 24.00 Work Schedule
Between Monday through Friday 6 hours per day. 8:00am -2:00 pm, 24 hours a week Software Testing Required Excel, MS Word, Outlook Interview Process Requirements None EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities. EOE /AA/M/F/D/V Summary of Essential Functions
Administers a variety of exams for students, community members, instructors and staff. Exams may include but are not limited to placement testing into CLC courses and programs (such as Academic Proficiency Test, Computer Placement Test, NLN, TABE and others); testing for traditional, distance learning and alternative learning courses (such as CLC classroom make-up, CLC online & hybrid course exams, and other alternative or distance-learning types of exams); accommodated testing for students with disabilities; constitution exams; professional certification exams (such as Certified Nurse Assisting CNA, and other professional licensing or certification exams from external testing companies); credit by exam testing (such as CLEP and DSST ); GED and other High School Equivalency exams; career interests and personality assessments for departments such as Counseling and Career Planning & Placement; and other proctored exams. Exams are administered in computerized, paper, and Internet-based formats with different rules, regulations, and procedures for each exam program. For some exam programs, approval or certification as a test administrator may be required and based on stringent guidelines, educational qualifications, or testing experience.

Student/Customer Services: 60%

1. Administers tests in strict compliance with all applicable testing rules, regulations, and procedures; maintains required security of all exam materials and confidentiality of proprietary information; provides clear and concise information and testing instructions to examinees.
2. Coordinates provision of testing accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Works with supervisors, CLC Disability Office, outside testing agencies, and CLC Testing staff to assure provision of approved accommodations.
3. Schedules testing appointments for examinations such as CLEP, DANTES, SkillCheck and other exams requiring appointments for testing.
4. Provides customer service support and information about testing services to students, instructors, staff members in other departments, and others requesting general information by telephone, email, or in person.
   
   

Data Entry/Reporting: 20%

1. Enters test scores of college placement examinations into student database management system (PeopleSoft).
2. Maintains confidentiality of testing records and student information; completes annual FERPA compliance training.
3. Tracks daily testing statistics of exams administered within the testing center.
4. Assists supervisors in organizing files, work space and other special projects

Department Operations and Processes: 15%

1. Monitors the testing rooms to ensure examinees are complying with testing rules and procedures. Reports any suspected violations of testing rules and procedures, such as cheating and identity fraud, to supervisors.
2. Acts as a certified GED Examiner for the College of Lake County Grayslake GED Testing Center. Duties include administering the GED exam, ensuring test security, reporting and resolving testing problems, responding to information requests, and other related responsibilities. Administers and maintains exam security for all ICCB -approved High School Equivalency exams.
3. Attains exam administrator and proctor certifications, and maintains certifications periodically, as required by outside testing partners and regulatory bodies.
4. Sets up computers for testing and reports any technical problems.
5. Assists in training new and temporary employees.

Other: 5%

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of one year of office experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have data entry experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents