Testing Specialist

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University’s University Testing and Education Center (UTEC) is seeking a Testing Specialist to administer exams securely and efficiently. The position emphasizes compliance with institutional and national testing standards while maintaining confidentiality and a supportive environment for students.

The role entails coordinating various exams, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the integrity of testing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant program experience may substitute.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for required program experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand UT E Center protocols to meet Clemson University and NCTA testing requirements while assisting students.
• Troubleshoot basic issues in the Testing Center and coordinate with faculty to resolve test questions and ensure student success.
• Prepare and package completed exams for instructor pickup or scanning and emailing to faculty as required by agreements.
• Coordinate accommodated and non-accommodated exams, verify student IDs, proctor exams, manage check-outs, and address student-related issues to prevent academic fraud.

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree may substitute for required experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Testing Specialist is responsible for the secure, efficient, and professional administration of exams at the University Testing and Education Center (UTEC). This role ensures compliance with institutional and national testing standards while providing a supportive environment for students. The specialist will coordinate and administer a variety of exams, troubleshoot technical and procedural issues, and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all testing processes.

JOB DUTIES:

• 5% - Understand the protocols and tenets of the University Testing and Education Center necessary to meet the testing requirements of both Clemson University and the National Collegiate Testing Association. Uphold those requirements to the highest possible standard all the while assisting students as much as possible without compromising the center's academic standards.
• 15% - Troubleshoot issues within the Testing Center to include basic computer issues, needed interaction with faculty to resolve test questions the students may have, resolving issues of missing or needed information from the faculty, and doing whatever is necessary to ensure students are set up for success upon arrival at the UTEC.
• 10% - Preparing and packaging completed exams for instructor pickup or scanning and emailing the exams back to the necessary faculty as deemed by the agreements between the faculty and the UTEC.
• 70% - Administration of Accommodated Exams: Coordinate accommodated and non-accommodated exams, makeup exams and distance learning exams. Includes verifying student identification, preparing materials, proctoring exams, thorough check-outs, manage student related issues to prevent academic fraud.

JOB CODE: AH30

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Temporary (TMP) Staff (Fixed Term)

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Recognize or inspect visually: 85% Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 100% Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80% Walk or move about: 70%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 28

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range $18.24 - $18.24 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL: Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 23, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions.

To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review.

A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.