Testing Center Coordinator (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3)

Purchase College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

On-campus child care

Access to arts and athletics venues

Job summary

Purchase College, SUNY is seeking a Testing Center Coordinator to manage the daily operations of the Testing Center, ensuring a distraction-free testing environment for students and supporting faculty and staff as needed.

The role also assists the Advising Center with phones, walk-ins, and advising/registration between semesters and over the summer, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in higher education. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 1-2 years' experience in higher education; Learning or Testing Centers preferred.
• Experience using Symplicity Accommodate or similar software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to enter, monitor, and interpret student data accurately.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, especially Microsoft Office; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Testing Center.
• Assist Advising Center with answering phones and walk-ins.
• Support advising and registration between semesters and over the summer.
• Collaborate with students, faculty and staff to maintain a distraction-free testing environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Symplicity Accommodate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Testing Center Coordinator (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3)

Job Title Testing Center Coordinator (Senior Staff Assistant, SL-3)

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 11/20/2026

Department

Academic Resource Center

Contract Type

FT - PT Full Time; Part-time %

Minimum Salary

$60,245 + $4,150 (location pay)

Maximum Salary

$60,245 + $4,150 (location pay)

Description

SUNY Purchase is searching for a Testing Center Coordinator. The Testing Coordinator is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Testing Center. The Coordinator works with students, faculty and staff to facilitate a distraction free atmosphere where students are comfortable and confident that their disability will not interfere with their chance for success with tests and quizzes. The coordinator also supports the Advising Center on a daily basis with answering phones and assisting walk-ins, as well as advising and registration between semesters and over the summer.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1- 2 years' experience working in a higher education setting, experience with Learning or Testing Centers in Higher Ed preferred
• Experience using software platforms such as Symplicity Accommodate or similar
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff in fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently
• Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and new students/families at the College
• Strong administrative and computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office; and aptitude to learn new systems as needed

Special Note

About Purchase College, SUNY
A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College, part of the State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, is a dynamic campus that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the college, visit Purchase College.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website.
• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC -accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.