Testing Center Coordinator

Houston Baptist University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Houston is seeking a Testing Center Coordinator to oversee testing services. The role involves scheduling, monitoring exams, ensuring compliance with accommodations, and maintaining records. Candidates should be effective communicators, preferably with testing center experience. This position is grant funded and requires adherence to specific university beliefs.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Schedules testing appointments.
• Monitors exams in person and/or via surveillance.
• Develops testing schedules to meet student needs.
• Responds to inquiries via phone and email.
• Promotes Testing Center services to campus departments.
• Ensures compliance with student accommodations.
• Orders testing materials for the Testing Center.
• Provides testing activity reports.
• Maintains secure records for the Testing Center.
• Ensures adherence to testing procedures for integrity.
• Trains staff and proctors on policies and procedures.
• Conducts presentations on Testing Procedures.
• Updates Testing website regarding testing dates.
• Submits budget requests to the Director.
• Submits yearly University Assessments and reports.
• Supervises proctors and work-study students.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices in testing.
• Conducts research for policy improvements.
• Oversees Testing Center technology and resources.

Skills

Effective communication

Job description

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Departments: Testing and 504 Accommodations

Reports To: Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Testing Center Coordinator is responsible for the successful operations of the University Testing Center in providing access, support, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance for a wide array of student testing services. This is a two-year grant funded position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules testing appointments
• Actively monitors exams in person and/or through surveillance systems
• Develops the testing schedule to accommodate student needs, which may include testing opportunities outside of regular business hours
• Responds to phone and email inquiries
• Promotes Testing Center services to various departments on campus
• Ensures applicable student accommodations are conducted during testing
• Orders testing materials and supplies for the Testing Center
• Provides testing activity reports, as needed
• Maintains accurate and secure records related to the Testing Center
• Ensures testing procedures and policies are adhered to for security and integrity of testing
• Trains Testing Center staff and exam proctors on policies and procedures
• Conducts presentations on Testing Procedures for various departments on campus
• Maintains and updates the HCU Testing website as needed regarding testing dates and times and procedures for registering for exams
• Submits yearly budget requests to Director of Testing and Accommodations
• Submits yearly University Assessments and reports
• Supervises proctors and work study students
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and emerging issues in testing services
• Conducts research and makes recommendations for policy and procedure improvements for testing services
• Oversees Testing Center technology equipment, furniture, materials, and other physical resources
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

Experience

• Testing Center experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of accommodations preferred

Additional Information:

Houston Baptist University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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