Director of Testing Services

Job no: 493232
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Categories: Supervisory
Role: Director of Testing

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Rate of Pay:

$63,529

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

The Director of Testing is responsible for leadership, direction, and management of the full service college testing offices.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelors degree in education, computers, statistic, math, or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Demonstrated understanding of the application of technology to deliver testing services, including placement tests and proctoring.
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
Three (3) years of experience working in the field of testing with a thorough understanding of testing procedures, test administration, tracking, scoring and interpretation.
Analytical, strict attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written, listening, reading, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to respect and handle confidential information and test security at all times.
High degree of reliability and integrity.
Ability to do research related to testing and present findings, maintain records and reports.
Planning, management and supervision experience.
Ability to collaborate effectively with college departments, faculty, and cross-functional teams.
A proven record in working successfully with diverse populations.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Testing experience at a Community College that offers both paper and computer-based tests preferred.

Essential Duties:

Overseeing the day-to-day processing of testing functions to achieve maximum customer service.
Manage the departmental budget.
Manage the implementation of testing processes related to the student system modules, including problem solving, user testing and enhancements.
Develop, direct, and implement procedures for the administration of all testing activities.
Create, collect, maintain, and provide reports on operational data for testing departments to supervisor and other departments or colleges.
Provide advice, research, testing consultation, tracking, and SIS configuration.
Collaborate with IR, College Alliance, Registration, Records, Admissions, Academic Advising, and faculty on test selection, implementation, and distribution.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 11/04/2019 .Elgin Community College Support Staff Association(SSECCA) members that apply by 11/11/2019 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Advertised: November 4, 2019 Central Standard Time
Applications close: