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TEST ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens, GA

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Posting Details

Posting Number S02730P Working Title TEST ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST Department Student Aff University Testing Services About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

University Testing Services supports and promotes the educational mission of the University by providing centralized testing and evaluation services for all students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

College/Unit/Department website testing.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Advertised Salary $24,500 - $26,950 Posting Date 03/07/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 03/25/2019 Proposed Starting Date 04/15/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Student Counseling-Child Dev FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to speak and give instructions to large groups of people. Experience using electronic scheduling tools.

Position Summary

The primary duty of this position is to provide professional and courteous testing services to students and all other customers. Duties include proctoring tests, assisting with group placement testing, and monitoring test security for both pencil/paper and computer exams in small and large group environments. Completion of these duties will require the person in this position to uphold Prometric and UTS test security standards, open and close computer testing labs. The position is also cross trained in various areas within University Testing Services (UTS), including test scoring, scheduling appointments, and check-in for examinees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Proven ability to work well with diverse customers. Basic computer skills and ability to learn new technology. Ability to handle sensitive customer issues and maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail and organization. Ability to multitask when necessary. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Knowledge of the UTS scheduling system.

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Administering tests to include securing tests and passwords; checks in and seats students; distributes testing materials; launches exams on the computer; monitors the testing room on camera and walks around testing room; ensures prohibited items placed in lockers and not accessed during the test. Follows all rules, and procedures for administering tests through Prometric.

Percentage of time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting with departmental projects, including test scoring and evaluations services.

Percentage of time 25 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Organization

    The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

    Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

    Company info
    Telephone
    706-542-3000
    Location
    215 S. Jackson St.
    Athens
    Georgia
    30602
    US

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