Specialist - Assessment at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Specialist - Assessment



Fox Valley Technical College




Job Category

Regular Support Staff

FVTC Worksite

Appleton Main Campus

Hourly Rate

$20.90

Hours Per Week

40





Job Description Summary

This position coordinates and administers all aspects of Assessment Center services as the District Administrator of the GED/HSED testing program. Provides technical assistance and excellent service to internal and external customers related to Assessment Center services. Maintains confidentiality of all test situations and results for all examinees.


Work schedule: 7:30AM to 4:00PM
Flexibility in work schedule is required work one evening per week.



Job Description




ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the Assessment Center testing functions through training and overseeing test proctors, in accordance with all federal, state, or test licensure guidelines. Serve as lead person and provide technical support for internal staff as it applies to facilitation of GED, ACCUPLACER, Pearson VUE, TEAS, and Bennett Mechanical tests. Provide a flexible and convenient testing schedule and staff coverage at all FVTC test sites.


• Ensure the installation and maintenance of current software, hardware, and technology meets the need of assessment functions. Provide technical support.


• Maintain an accurate record keeping and reporting system for assessment services and results.


• Maintain test security as outlined by federal and state guidelines through verbal direction and manual actions including monitoring test usage, completing daily inventory for accountability, and following all guidelines for locked and travel storage.


• Maintain procedures and processes for ordering test materials and supplies in accordance with annual contracts and licensures.


• Administer timed and un-timed tests to all groups and individuals according to guidelines, with an emphasis placed on protecting the integrity of the tests, as well as alleviating test anxiety for students. Facilitate testing through distributing testing materials, providing all necessary direction, and using multiple timers as appropriate.


• Complete test processing through scanning and recording of statistical data. Through evaluation of results, provide score interpretation to students. Refer students to other FVTC resources as needed.


• Direct, advise, and provide technical assistance to students, employers, staff, outside agencies, and the general public regarding requests for information on test results and test services. Serve as primary liaison with Department of Public Instruction and test licensing entities.


• Work with Educational Support Services to provide for individualized needs of testing candidates.


• Advocate and maintain relationships with internal client groups as well as community-based support organizations, including area high school sites and literacy councils, providing communication about assessment services and advising them of their options.


• Participate in internal or external activities as a representative of the Assessment Team for extended committees or task forces.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in selection process for alternate examiners for any of the testing provided by Assessment Center.


• Monitor and update Assessment web page.


• Provide back-up to other division support staff as requested.


• Contribute ideas to and help develop new initiatives and process improvements and participate in larger team decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in teaching, training, counseling, or testing, AND


• Two years of related work experience, OR


• An equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience.


• Willingness and ability to obtain Chief GED Examiner licensure.


• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel, database, and file management skills.


• Valid driver's license is required.

ESSENTIAL APTITUDES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all aspects of the work environment.


• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers.


• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good listening skills.


• Ability to identify needed action without continual direction.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure.


• Neatness in work and appearance.


• Demonstrate a positive attitude, maturity, initiative and integrity with a professional image contributing to the success of the college.


• Work effectively in a team environment.


• Ability to work with diverse student, staff, and community populations.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.


• Accept responsibility for professional growth.


• Dependable, punctual, and commitment to following through on tasks.


• Flexibility in work schedule is required—work one evening per week.

Additional Information



Starting pay: $20.90 per hour.


Note: Internal applicants' wages will be based on the applicable compensation structure.


FVTC strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. FVTC does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, weight or any other protected class.





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