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Supervisor II of Testing Services

Employer
Elgin Community College
Location
Elgin, IL

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Job no: 493633
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Elgin, IL
Experience Level: Entry-Level
Categories: Supervisory
Role: Supervisor II 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:

Monday – Thursday 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Rate of Pay:

$23.83 per hour

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty supervising, evaluating and overseeing Testing Services staff, as well as, the administration and proctoring of assessments. Work is distinguished by the ability to explain, apply, and enforce testing policies and procedures and the ability to partner with external testing companies . Direction is received from the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  1. Associate's degree (AA), or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with 2 years supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  2. Considerable skill in problem solving and decision-making regarding issues related to the scope of position.
  3. Considerable skill in developing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers from diverse populations.
  4. Considerable skill in written and verbal communications.
  5. Considerable skill with diagnostic testing tools that support college course placement.
  6. Considerable skill in operating a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment, as well as, learning and adapting to new and/or updated programs and technology.
  7. Considerable skill in working as an assertive, energetic leader with a high degree of creativity, enthusiasm, initiative and diplomacy.
  8. Availability to work evening and weekend hours.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Essential Duties:

  1. Provide supervision and direction for all evening and weekend Testing Services staff and assist Director in the maintenance of daily operations through regular communication.
  2. Investigate and respond to questions and concerns; resolve issues as they arise.
  3. Explain, apply, and enforce testing policies and procedures, including checking student IDs, launching tests, monitoring examinees, and updating testing procedures.
  4. Effectively partner with external testing companies regarding test schedules and available seating, proctor changes and training requirements, technical problems, test site updates, incident reports, contractual changes, and other necessary communications to ensure test center compliance, and staff professional development.
  5. Provide back-up in administering and proctoring tests as necessary.
  6. Maintain testing documentation and materials, and complete data entry while keeping records confidential and testing materials secure.
  7. Evaluate and asses processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Testing Services operations.
  8. Assist in the training, development, and proctor certification of Testing Services staff.
  9. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
  10. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
  11. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
  12. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
  13. Available to respond to internal and external customers, either in person or over the phone, during scheduled business hours

14. Demonstrates independent judgement and discretion in making position related decisions.

Other Duties:

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

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)

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 12/3/2020. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 12/10/2020 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.

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: January 27, 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Working at Elgin Community College 

Elgin Community College offers 2,000 courses to choose from and services that fit the lifestyles of busy adult learners. Every semester, 6,000 returning adult students take classes at ECC. Their average age is 28, and 80 percent of them are taking one or two courses per semester.

ECC is in the education and training business which means better business for employers and employees. ECC offers relevant and economical professional continuing education, custom business training, and services forsmall business through the corporate and continuing education division of ECC. Students can select from an array of exciting and in-demand topics that allow them to gain the confidence to embark on a new career, start a small businesses, or convert a personal interest into a paid endeavor. Skilled, professional sales representatives work directly with companies and area employers to assure that presentations developed are custom designed. Instructors with real-world know-how, experienced at working with adults, teach the classes. Applicable state training incentives are used to keep programs cost-effective.

Locations

ECC Campus: Thirteen buildings grace a picturesque 217-acre campus. It's a modern network of buildings where learning is enhanced by the latest equipment, Internet and wireless access and computer instruction across the curricula. ECC is outfitted for the future and continues to grow to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.

Streamwood Center: In 1998, the college and Village of Streamwood remodeled the lower level of Village Hall to include computer and general purpose classrooms. Classes offered there make it easier for those who live in the eastern portions of ECC’s district to attend college.

Satelitte Campuses: ECC holds classes throughout the northwest suburbs at off-campus locations scattered across the district. Whether it is a medical center where ECC nursing students assist in patient care, a fire station where students transform into prospective lifesavers, or a nearby forest preserve where bird watching takes over on Saturday mornings, ECC classes are somewhere nearby.

Employment at ECC

ECC provides a work environment that is characterized by the shared values of excellence, freedom of inquiry, equity, ethical practices, accountability, respect for diversity and community engagement. 

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