Title:Assessment and Data Assistant, Contract with Benefits Posted Date:10/04/2019 Closing Date:10/18/2019 Job Category:Staff Department:English Lang Learn & Adult Ed - HELA Position Status:Contract with Benefits Salary Range:40,921 Position Summary:

This is a grant funded position through the Maryland Department of Labor Adult Education and Family Literacy Services grant. The Assessment and Data Assistant (ADA) provides administrative support to the English Language Learning and Adult Education Intake/Assessment Specialist and the Management Information Systems Specialist. The ADA is part of the assessment team that conducts intake for all students entering the Adult Basic Education/GED Program and assists with the preparation of assessment materials, scoring of assessments and data entry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities include:

Preparing materials and supplies for orientations and assessments

Assisting with the assessment administration process

Following up with students who miss assessment sessions or who do not report to assigned classes

Filing confidential student information and entering student assessment, demographics and intake information into a state database

Monitoring student attendance and encouraging retention

Providing information to students and instructors regarding services/resources available through the college or community agencies when appropriate

Assisting the IAS and MIS Specialists with the collection and preparation of data required by the grant

Attending state training

Performing other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

One year of experience with data collection and general office duties required; some experience in preparing reports

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Proven ability to maintain records and organize information

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision and with attention to details and deadlines

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, to accommodate the needs of the program

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s Degree

Experience administering educational assessments

Experience working with the ABE, ESL and GED student population in an educational setting

Experience using LACES, Colleague or Maryland Workforce Exchange databases

Experience using social media for recruitment or retention

Required Documents:Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae