Full-Time Testing Specialist

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking a Full-Time Testing Specialist in the Economic Development division. The position is located at ATC's Main and South campuses south of Downtown Atlanta.

The incumbent will provide testing and training services, maintain certifications, coordinate session logistics, and manage software systems and budgets. Responsibilities include proctoring, data entry, reporting, and advising examinees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree is required and three years of related work experience.
• Experience with exam coordination and test administration is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Proctor various academic, distance learning and national tests to ensure test security.
• Create and maintain assessment database.
• Perform data entry of students’ scores into the appropriate student database system.
• Maintain appropriate test administrator certifications.
• Oversee exam software installation, maintenance and upgrades.
• Register students for academic based exams.
• Monitor daily exam schedule.
• Prepare and send correspondence to other colleges, instructors and testing agents.
• Communicate exam scores to test examinees.
• Advise students on test scores, next steps, and registration.
• Develop assessment training materials; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proctor exams

Data entry

Test administration

Student advising

Training materials development

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Register Blast Software

Job description

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Job Title:

Full-Time Testing Specialist

Agency:

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003579

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$40,000 - $45,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Testing Specialist position in the Economic Development division. This position is located at both Atlanta Tech’s Main and South campuses, located just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under the general supervision of the Testing Center Coordinator, the Full-Time Testing Specialist will be responsible for providing testing and training services to customers and maintains necessary certification and/or licenses. This position will also be responsible for coordinating logistics for sessions; ensuring that the facility area is scheduled and all equipment is prepared as needed. The Full-Time Testing Specialist oversees the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of software computer system; researches and analyzes program/ operation data; generates regular and hoc statistical and information reports to supervisors and all pertinent staff; and maintains budget records for the program and assists in monitoring expenditures.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Proctor various academic, distance learning and nationally recognized college exams to ensure test security.
• Create and maintain assessment database.
• Perform data entry of students’ scores into appropriate student database system.
• Maintain appropriate test administrator certifications.
• Oversee exam software installation, maintenance and upgrades.
• Register students for academic based exams.
• Monitor daily exam schedule.
• Maintain exam files.
• Prepare and send correspondence to other colleges, instructors and testing agents.
• Communicate exam scores to test examinees.
• Advises students on test scores, next steps, and registration.
• Develop assessment training materials; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of various assessments and testing workstations; including Accuplacer, Pearson Vue, HiSET, CLEP, Comira, Grace Professional, HESI, Kryterion, NCCT, PSB, TEAS, Georgia Pest Control, etc.
• Utilize good problem-solving and decision-making skills and maintain confidentiality about test and examinees.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Oral, written, and organizational skills
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
• Ability to provide instruction on use of equipment or processes.

Minimum Qualifications** :**

Must possess and demonstrate an Associate’s degree AND three (3) years of work-related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, possesses and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of Register Blast Software.

BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** :**

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail] . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contactGeorgina Dumay, Director, HumanResources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree AND Three (3) years of work related experience Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.