Part Time Testing Specialist

Middle Georgia State University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is seeking a Part Time Testing Specialist to schedule and conduct test sessions, primarily at the Macon campus. This role supports multiple testing centers, ensures testing security, and verifies candidate eligibility while maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities include assisting with special testing programs, scoring and reporting results, and coordinating procedures with campus staff. Attention to policy, accuracy, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of examination and testing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic Math, English and Grammar skills
• Skill in complex record keeping and filing systems.
• Skill in standard software applications.
• Skill in email communication.
• Skill in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer tests at a single campus.
• Assist with administration of special testing programs for students.
• Return all materials; score and report test results on required forms.
• Support other MGA Testing Centers as needed.
• Maintain security of testing materials and schedules.
• Admit and verify eligibility; communicate test procedures and rules.
• Monitor candidates and resolve conflicts for a secure testing environment.
• Report problems and prepare paperwork and documentation.
• Conduct room environment checks and clean test area after use.
• Provide data and respond to surveys as requested.
• Maintain vendor-delivered testing session currency.
• Attend training and meetings related to testing processes.
• Provide guidance and resources to others in testing programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Identify as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Skills

Test administration

Record keeping

Office software

Email communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Testing Specialist

Location: MGA - Macon

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 305431

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for scheduling and conducting test sessions for Middle Georgia State University.

Responsibilities

• Duty 1 - Assists with the coordination and administration of tests primarily at a single campus
• Duty 2 - Assists with the administration of special testing programs to accommodate students
• Duty 3 - Returns all materials as specified; manually scores and reports test results on required forms
• Duty 4 - Supports other Middle Georgia campus Testing Centers as needed
• Duty 5 - Maintains and ensures the security of all testing materials and schedules
• Duty 6 - Admits and verifies eligibility of testing candidates and communicates test procedures and rules
• Duty 7 - Monitors candidates and resolves conflicts during testing to ensure a secure and appropriate testing environment
• Duty 8 - Reports problems or issues that occur during test sessions to the appropriate individuals and prepares the associated paperwork and documentation
• Duty 9 - Conducts room environment checks at the beginning of each test session and cleans test area after use
• Duty 10 - Provides data and responds to surveys as requested
• Duty 11 - Maintains currency for vendor delivered testing sessions
• Duty 12 - Attends training and meetings related to testing processes
• Duty 13 - Provides guidance and resources to others regarding the testing programs as requested and provides assistance in other testing program areas
• Duty 14 - Performs other related duties as assigned
• Duty 15 - Identifies as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Required Experience Three (3) years' experience in test administration, teaching, training, counseling, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Qualifications Bachelor¿s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred Experience Work experience related to maintenance of technical data records; preferably in the areas of examination and testing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of examination and testing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures.
• Knowledge of basic Math, English and Grammar skills
• Skill in complex record keeping and filing systems.
• Skill in standard software applications.
• Skill in email communication.
• Skill in written and oral communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.