Placement and Testing Coordinator

Kent State University; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Placement and Testing Coordinator for the Stark Campus in North Canton, OH. The role coordinates daily operations for placement and testing and acts as the primary liaison to designated programs, reporting to an administrator.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and at least two years of higher education experience, with oversight of testing services and related technologies such as Accuplacer and ALEKS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or related field.
• Two years’ experience in higher education or related field.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Office, Cognos, and Banner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement and testing related programs and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
• Assess program and training effectiveness.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities.
• May supervise unclassified staff and/or classified staff on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate university testing services (ACT Residual, CLEP, Reassessments).
• Coordinate the needs of the testing center (scheduling, registration and staffing).

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Training/teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Cognos

Banner

Job description

Job Title:

Placement and Testing Coordinator

Physical Location:

Stark Campus - North Canton, OH

Salary:

$46,977-$53,443

Basic Function:

To coordinate functions related to the daily operation of the university’s placement and testing. Serve as primary representative to specific programmatic responsibilities as designated by the director. Reports to designated administrator.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinate placement and testing related programs and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
• Assess program and training effectiveness.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities.
• May provide direct supervision of unclassified employees, and/or direct supervision of classified staff on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate university testing services (ACT Residual, CLEP, Reassessments).
• Coordinate the needs of the testing center (scheduling, registration and staffing).
• Coordinate the administration of placement for math, foreign languages, chemistry and English.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments whom set cut scores for placement assessments.
• Oversee administration of placement technologies (Accuplacer and ALEKS).
• Serve as department representative at campus events (eg. DKS, Admissions Events and resource fairs).
• Serve as liaison to various constituent groups relative to university placement and testing procedures and needs.
• Collaborate with high schools, departments, colleges, and faculty members regarding departmental priorities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

• Coordinate placement and testing related programs and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
• Assess program and training effectiveness.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities.
• May provide direct supervision of unclassified employees, and/or direct supervision of classified staff on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate university testing services (ACT Residual, CLEP, Reassessments).
• Coordinate the needs of the testing center (scheduling, registration and staffing).
• Coordinate the administration of placement for math, foreign languages, chemistry and English.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments whom set cut scores for placement assessments.
• Oversee administration of placement technologies (Accuplacer and ALEKS).
• Serve as department representative at campus events (eg. DKS, Admissions Events and resource fairs).
• Serve as liaison to various constituent groups relative to university placement and testing procedures and needs.
• Collaborate with high schools, departments, colleges, and faculty members regarding departmental priorities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or other relevant field. Two years’ experience in higher education or directly related experience.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, Cognos, and Banner)

Skill In:

• Written, verbal and interpersonal communication
• Public speaking
• Training/teaching students or professionals
• Independent judgement
• Organization and attention to detail

Ability To:

• Assess the effectiveness of programming and training initiatives
• Analyze or set national trends related to advising best practices
• Be creative and forward thinking
• Work in a fast paced, sometimes unpredictable environment
• Communicate with a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.