Testing Associate (Part Time) - Southwest College Staff Pool

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a Testing Associate (Part Time) for Southwest College Staff Pool in Houston, TX. The role involves proctoring and overseeing various assessments, ensuring adherence to testing protocols and maintaining test security.

Responsibilities include administering TSIA2, Accuplacer ESL, GED, and other exams, assisting the testing coordinator, safeguarding materials, and entering data accurately. Some evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Counseling or a related area is required.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and security is needed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce test vendor policies and procedures with District Testing Services.
• Administer assessments such as TSIA2, Accuplacer ESL, Accuplacer Advanced Math, GED, and accommodated exams.
• Assist the testing coordinator with day-to-day tasks.
• Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement of testing services.
• Safeguard test material security and integrity of each administration.
• Input and maintain test data accurately.
• Participate in all required training.
• Read and scribe exams as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

PC and student record system

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Associate degree in Education or Counseling

Job description

Testing Associate (Part Time) – Southwest College Staff Pool

Location: Houston, Texas

Employment type: Part-time

Administers, proctors and oversees various assessment while ensuring adherence to testing protocols and maintaining test security.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce and adhere to test vendor policies and procedures in coordination with District Testing Services.
• Administer a variety of assessments at colleges, including but not limited to Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2), Accuplacer ESL, Accuplacer Advanced Math, GED, and departmental exams for accommodated students.
• Assist the testing coordinator in executing day-to-day responsibilities.
• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of testing services and program offerings.
• Safeguard the security of test materials and ensure the integrity of each test administration.
• Accurately input and maintain test data as required.
• Participate in all training activities.
• Read and scribe exams as needed.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Associate degree in Education, Counseling or a related area is required.

EXPERIENCE

2 years directly related testing experience in a post-secondary institution required.

1 year supervisory experience in a testing center preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Eligible for GED testing certification by the state.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Proficiency with PC and computerized student record system is preferred.
• Able to work some nights and weekends.
• Required to perform 2 to 4 full testing sessions under a supervisor before assuming duties.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].