Testing Coordinator

Jobtailor; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Durham, NC is seeking a detail‑oriented Testing Program Manager to oversee state and district assessment administration across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance, coordinate facilities, train staff, and manage materials and scheduling.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 2 years in test administration or equivalent, strong organization, and proficiency with MS Office and databases. You will report to the School Operations Manager and help communicate with parents and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience in test administration or equivalent.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all school and state mandated assessment programs.
• Research and secure facilities for in-person testing.
• Train staff in testing procedures.
• Track enrollment and order testing materials.
• Ensure accuracy of testing materials.
• Create test security and administration plans.
• Monitor state testing for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and report test irregularities.
• Coordinate testing across sites with Site Coordinators.
• Develop staffing plans and onboard testing staff.
• Communicate testing information to parents and staff.
• Maintain Testing Database and tracking tools.
• Track student accommodations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Databases

Web proficiency

Job description

• Manages all school and state mandated assessment programs including Scantron, ELL assessments, and AP Exams etc.
• Researches and secures facilities throughout the state for all in-person testing, maintaining communication to revisit needs prior to each administration
• Attends district, state, K12, and regional trainings and ensures knowledge transfer with appropriate personnel
• Trains staff in appropriate District and State testing procedures
• Tracks enrollment and orders testing materials accordingly
• Ensures accuracy of testing materials
• Creates test security plans and Test Administration Plans and documents needed for implementation of the plan
• Monitors state testing to ensure all regulations and rules are followed
• Investigates and prepares reports for reported test irregularities
• Trains Site Coordinators in appropriate procedures for coordinating testing at their location
• Supervises, monitors, and maintains regular communications with all Site Coordinators
• Develops staffing plans and works with Administration to onboard staff for testing
• Develops communications to parents and staff regarding state testing
• Works with School Operations Manager to update and maintain the Testing Database
• Maintains testing planning and tracking tools throughout the year
• Tracks student accommodations for Special Education, 504, and general education students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of experience in test administration/protocols OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to do occasional moderate lifting
• Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Familiarity with using databases
• Web proficiency

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing assessment programs, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and effectively training staff in testing procedures. Proficient in utilizing databases and Microsoft Office tools to track and manage testing logistics and communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Test Administration
• Assessment Program Management
• Staff Training
• Database Management
• Regulatory Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Test Administration Protocols
• Assessment Program Management
• Data Tracking
• Report Preparation
• Test Security Planning
• Student Accommodations Management
• Testing Material Accuracy
• Enrollment Tracking
• Facility Coordination
• Testing Database Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• State Testing
• K12 Education
• Site Coordination
• Special Education
• Testing Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Databases
• Web Proficiency