Placement and Assessment Specialist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, vision, dental for you &/

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 5

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing Pay at year-end

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College is seeking a Placement and Assessment Specialist III to support the daily operations of the Assessment Center on-site in Elizabethtown. The role administers various exams, manages data, and ensures program compliance to protect testing integrity.

The position requires independent judgment, attention to detail, and collaboration with proctors and staff. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 4–6 years of experience are expected, with a 12-month contract

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Band 9 Minimum $41,880.00

Position # 10003833

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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