Testing Assistant

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking a Testing Assistant to administer exams for students, staff, instructors, and community members while ensuring security and confidentiality of materials and records. The role includes data entry, setup support, and daily testing activity tracking.

The position may require certification as a test administrator depending on the exam, with work across Grayslake, Southlake, and Lakeshore campuses as needed. Part-time, 19 hours weekly, starting pay $16.13/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of office support or related experience.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with regular guidance and frequent check-ins.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain a respectful, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer exams according to testing standards, ensuring security and confidentiality.
• Provide clear instructions and customer service to examinees, students, instructors, and staff.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Schedule exam appointments and manage related communication and logistics.
• Monitor testing environments for compliance and report suspected violations.
• Maintain required testing certifications and assist in training new or temporary staff.
• Enter placement test scores accurately into the student database.
• Maintain testing records in FERPA compliance and complete required annual training.
• Track and report daily testing statistics and assist with file management and departmental tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year.

Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

Position Title

Testing Assistant

Job Summary

The Testing Assistant administers a variety of computerized and paper-based exams for students, staff, instructors, and community members. Responsibilities include test administration, data entry, record maintenance, and customer service, while ensuring the security and confidentiality of all testing materials and student information. This position also assists with computer setup, tracks daily testing activity, and may require certification as a test administrator depending on the exam.

Job Description

Student/Customer Services: 55%

• Administer exams according to testing standards, ensuring security and confidentiality.
• Provide clear instructions and customer service to examinees, students, instructors, and staff.
• Coordinate approved testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Schedule exam appointments and manage related communication and logistics.

Department Operations and Processes: 35%

• Monitor testing environments for compliance and report suspected violations.
• Serve as a certified GED Examiner and ensure secure administration of High School Equivalency exams.
• Maintain required testing certifications and assist in training new or temporary staff.
• Set up testing workstations and report technical issues.
• Enter placement test scores accurately into the student database.
• Maintain testing records in FERPA compliance and complete required annual training.
• Track and report daily testing statistics and assist with file management and departmental tasks.

Other: 10%

• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and campus events.
• Identify and recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision, strategic priorities and goals of the College and the primary unit, division and department of this position.

Physical

Primary functions require ability to remain in a stationary position (sit and/or stand) greater than 50% of the time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 10 pounds frequently; to regularly operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard; the ability communicate to exchange information; and the ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions.

Environmental

Work will often occur in an office setting; where temperatures may fluctuate between high and low temperatures occasionally; may experience varying noise levels occasionally.

Vision

Ability to observe in a near visual range with or without correction or reasonable accommodation.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of office support or related experience.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines with regular guidance and frequent check-ins.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain a respectful, inclusive environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an educational setting, testing center, or community college setting.
• Experience working with computer information systems used for student and employee data and reporting such as Workday.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES COVERAGE AT GRAYSLAKE, SOUTHLAKE AND LAKESHORE CAMPUSESD AS NEEDED.

Pay:

$16.13/hour

Work Schedule:

Flexibility to work 19 hours per week between Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part time

Total Hours Per Week

19

Position Type

Staff

Job Family

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Posting Date

09/14/2026

Expected Start Date

10/12/2026

Compensation Grade

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department

JM - Testing Operations Department

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.