Specialist, Testing Services

Owens Community College

Owens Community College

Toledo, OH, USA
USD 15.63-17.58 / hour
Posted 6+ months ago

Advertised Position Title:

Specialist, Testing Services

Job Description:

This position is responsible for proctoring tests at the Toledo-area Testing Center and
occasionally the Findlay-area Testing Center and Learning Center Downtown Toledo for
new and continuing students as well as examinees from other institutions. Must be able
to communicate effectively/efficiently with students, faculty and staff to deliver excellent
customer service to all those served by the Testing Center.

Essential Functions:

  • Communicate effectively/efficiently with students, faculty and staff to deliver excellent customer service to all those served by the Testing Center.

  • Support testing operations at OCC locations. Proctor and maintain order in the Testing Centers by upholding academic integrity/test security during shift while also being responsible for sensitive and confidential information that impacts student grades/transcripts.

  • Maintain a daily paper and computer log identifying and retaining all Testing Center activity by using an Excel spreadsheet.

  • Understand the differences between the variety of tests given along with the procedures/policies and the relationship of each test to those procedures.

  • Interpret administration directions to student regarding tests and provide key to use external lockers for personal belongings.

  • Schedule appointments for make-up, web, Pearson Vue, placement, ATI testing, and other tests administered by Owens Community College.

  • Positively identify student by picture ID; ensure that each student has a test on file with the Testing Center.

  • Verbally report and complete written report of unusual testing situations.

  • Complete study, training, and any applicable certification tests in order to administer all tests available at Owens Community College.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, Publisher, Banner, Ozone, Owens Internet, Intranet, and email Standardized and computerized test administration

  • Good typing skills, multi-task oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent customer service skills, excellent organizational skills, excellent time management skills, excellent oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills for work as a team member.

  • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Work with individuals with different learning styles, communication styles, and backgrounds.

  • Speak in front of people.

  • Manage confidential information.

  • Manage one’s time and work independently to achieve team goals.

  • Able to learn computer skills needed for position.

  • Able to calmly troubleshoot computer problems.

  • Positive attitude, Friendly personality, Professional, Commitment to Owens, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Flexible, Personable, Reliable, Team player, Dependable

Minimum Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

  • MS Excel, MS Word, MS Publisher, two years of administrative office and customer service experience, including dealing with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or two-year technical certificate

Union Position:

Job Classification:

Staff

Duty Days:

260 Days

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday. Required to work until 7pm one evening a week, or to fill in
evening hours when coverage is needed Required to work at least one Saturday a
month, or more to fill when coverage is needed.

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Hiring Range:

$15.63-$17.58

Retirement System:

SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)