Testing Proctor - Adult Education (Part-time/Temporary)
Testing Proctor - Adult Education (Part-time/Temporary)
Position Core Competencies
- This position provides a variety of clerical duties in support of the Adult Education program.
- The position also interacts with and provides instructional, registration, and intake orientation - related services for potential and current students and faculty on a daily basis.
General Employee Responsibilities
- Comply with local, state, and federal guidelines and laws.
- Comply with Northeast State Community College and Tennessee Board of Regents policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Comply with SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards and guidelines.
- Promote and maintain College and TBR Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Promote and comply with Northeast State Community College SAFE Campus programs.
- Maintain digital calendar and archive annually on June 30. Provide supervisor with access to calendar and an archived copy of calendar for annual performance review.
- Seek efficiencies and continuous improvement in both position and personal growth.
- Lead/promote College and TBR initiatives as they relate to this office.
- In all duties assigned, show a commitment to quality, customer service, and Northeast State Community College: to include students, College employees, and the community served by Northeast State. Be an active and contributing part of the Northeast State Team.
- Follow professional code of conduct and ethics; maintain professional dress in compliance with expectations of the position.
- Maintain technical knowledge by engaging in opportunities to improve or increase skills.
- Complete other assignments as directed by supervisor/President.
- Utilize effective people skills in working with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission, shared governance, diversity, and inclusive excellence.
Specific Role and Responsibilities
- Verify the identity and eligibility of each HiSET test taker.
- Direct test takers to their specific seats, distribute and collect test books to and from each test taker individually.
- Verify that no one, including test personnel, is using a cell phone during the test administration.
- Answer general (procedural) questions.
- Observe test takers during testing session to guard against improper conduct and to establish that every test taker is working on the appropriate section of the test. Check to ensure that test takers are gridding their answers properly and NOT in the test book.
- Check restrooms immediately after test begins, and periodically thereafter, to be sure that the rooms contain no testing aids (books, notes, writings on towels or walls).
- Monitor and account for test materials throughout testing session.
- Clear the memory of each calculator (if applicable) before dismissing test takers to confirm that no test content is being removed or concealed.
- Verify that prohibited devices and testing aids are not being used in the test center, during the administration and during any breaks.
- Maintain testing surveillance logs, seating charts and other documentation as required.
- Maintain the security of all testing materials:
- Prepare a written inventory of all secure testing materials used during each test administration.
- Maintain the inventory documentation in the permanent secure store area.
- Conduct testing session in accordance with ETS policies and procedure as set forth in this program manual and any supplemental memoranda from ETS.
- Control testing session by following all ETS procedures for conducting a testing session under standard conditions or, when appropriate, with accommodations for test takers with disabilities or health-related needs.
- Perform general office duties; filing, faxing and disbursement of administrative, and functional materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements of the Position
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or HSE (High school equivalency) required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Speak and read English fluently
- Minimum of 6 months of progressive professional work history related to customer service or within an office setting. History should include organizational skills, multi-tasking and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Minimum of 6 months experience using data entry software.
- Demonstrated ability to use general office equipment (fax, copy, scanner, multi-phone system, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Google Docs.
- Possess strong oral and written communication skills (application documents will be reviewed for accuracy and oral communication skills will be evaluated at time of interview).
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in an adult education environment.
- Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information internally and externally.
- Previous work history of maintaining class, staff, and event schedules.
- Experience with setup and maintenance of paper and electronic filing systems.
Additional Notes
- A Test Administrator who operates both a paper-based test center and a computer-based test center must pass both the PBT eLearning and CBT eLearning assessments.
This position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent on grant funding.
Compensation: $15 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time Temporary Grant (Adult Education Testing Grant)
Location of Position: Northeast State,
2425 Highway 75
Blountville, Tennessee, 37617
United States
Open Until Filled: No
Application Deadline: February 4, 2020, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Required Documents: To be considered for a position with Northeast State, the following documents are required: (1) cover letter, (2) resume/vitae, and (3) unofficial transcripts. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Requisition Number: req3694
Northeast State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Linda W. Calvert
Vice President for Administration & Grant Development
AffAct@NortheastState.edu
P.O. Box 246
Blountville, TN 37617-0246
423.323.0222
The Northeast State Community College policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://apps.northeaststate.edu/ie/policymanual/pol.asp?p=254.
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