Placement and Assessment Specialist III

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition waiver

403(b) employer match

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Institutional closing pay

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a Placement and Assessment Specialist III to support the daily operation of the Assessment Center. This role administers assessments, enters data, ensures program compliance, and analyzes processes to improve efficiency while maintaining testing integrity.

The position requires independent judgment and precise adherence to policies, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and data-driven decision making within an on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 4–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Assessment Center.
• Administer and proctor placement, admission, certification, and professional exams.
• Coordinate testing platforms, schedules, and availability.
• Troubleshoot testing software, equipment, and platform issues.
• Ensure compliance with testing-partner policies and security requirements.
• Maintain accurate testing records, documentation, and data.
• Handle testing irregularities and suspected misconduct according to protocol.
• Identify process improvements for candidates, proctors, and operations.
• Maintain an audit-ready, compliant testing environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Placement and Assessment Specialist III

Salary Range: $41,880.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Assessment Center

Total Rewards

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family


• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents


• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match


• Vacation/Sick Time


• Work-Life Balance


• 9.5 Paid Holidays


• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions


• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Placement and Assessment Specialist III to support the daily operation of the Assessment Center. This position administers assessments, enters and reviews data, ensures program compliance, answers data-related questions, and analyzes processes and reports to improve program effectiveness and efficiency. The position requires independent judgment, precision, compliance, and continuous improvement to maintain testing integrity and protect the center’s authorization to administer exams.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provides daily operational oversight of the Assessment Center.


• Administers and proctors placement, admission, certification, and professional exams.


• Coordinates testing platforms, schedules, and availability.


• Troubleshoots testing software, equipment, and platform issues.


• Ensures compliance with testing-partner policies and security requirements.


• Maintains accurate testing records, documentation, and data.


• Handles testing irregularities and suspected misconduct according to protocol.


• Identifies process improvements for candidates, proctors, and operations.


• Anticipates operational needs and takes action independently.


• Maintains an audit-ready, compliant testing environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience; may require an advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, etc.). Typical years of relevant experience: 4-6

Additional Skills Requested

Successful Candidates should Demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail.


• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.


• Initiative and independent judgment.


• Effective teamwork and communication.


• Strong problem-solving skills.


• Calmness under pressure.


• Commitment to policies and procedures.

Position is open until filled, the review begins October 6, 2026

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution.

Band 9 Minimum $41,880.00

Position # 10003833

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised

22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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