Job Title: Part-Time Testing Center Specialist
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 243280
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community to approximately 5,000 students. We are proud to be recognized in 2020 as one of 79 colleges that are a "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. A member institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State provides broad access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and career certificate programs. Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia and surrounded by a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The college is about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. Dalton State is Georgia's first and only Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and attracts students from about 40 countries worldwide. Approximately one third of our student body identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. As an HSI, Dalton State administers a Title V program for developing institutions serving Hispanic populations. We are searching for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and a proven success working in a welcoming and diverse multicultural environment.

Job Summary

Primary role is as a support staff for the Coordinator of Testing. Responsibilities to include scheduling, proctoring, and maintaining appropriate records and reports. Assist in maintaining a low distraction testing environment, confidentiality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Troubleshoot problems with testing companies and faculty as needed. Maintain testing materials and data entry. Adhere to and uphold best practices and standard operating procedures for multiple testing companies and the National College Testing Association. This position is part-time and will work 15 hours.

Review of applications will begin May 23, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate: $ 12.69 per hour.

Responsibilities Schedule and proctor exams (75%)

Monitors entry and exit at Testing Center, verify identification and exams to be takenSets up and proctor’s exams for students and community testers, including remote optionsCommunicates with campus community and external testing companiesShows students how to schedule exams and utilize adaptive softwareTroubleshoots issues with testingEnters data for a variety of reportsEnsures exams are returned to faculty and external testing companiesAssists students with applying for standardized and program entrance/exit testing accommodations

Maintenance of equipment and testing environment (25%)

Assists in maintenance of technology on current equipmentMaintains and provides supply orders as necessary to appropriate personnelEnsures testing environment is optimal for testersOther duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of college and departmental policies and proceduresKnowledge of professional communication practicesKnowledge of computers and job-related software programsKnowledge of operations and services of a college testing departmentSkill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutionsSkill in oral and written communication

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.