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Title: Testing Proctor - Adult Education (PT/Temporary)

Employee Classification: Part-time/Temporary

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Adult Education

Salary: $18.00/hourly

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Director of Adult Education, the Testing Proctor is responsible for providing instructional, registration, and intake orientation - related services for potential and current students and faculty on a daily basis. Position will administer and ensure secure testing has been administered in the various locations. In addition, this position provides a variety of clerical duties in support of the Adult Education program.

Job Duties

• Verify the identity and eligibility of each HiSET test taker.

• Direct test takers to their specific seats, distribute and collect test books to and from each test taker individually.

• Verify that no one, including test personnel, is using a cell phone during the test administration.

• Answer general (procedural) questions.

• Observe test takers during testing session to guard against improper conduct and to establish that every test taker is working on the appropriate section of the test. Check to ensure that test takers are gridding their answers properly and NOT in the test book.

• Check restrooms immediately after test begins, and periodically thereafter, to be sure that the rooms contain no testing aids (books, notes, writings on towels or walls).

• Monitor and account for test materials throughout testing session.

• Clear the memory of each calculator (if applicable) before dismissing test takers to confirm that no test content is being removed or concealed.

• Verify that prohibited devices and testing aids are not being used in the test center, during the administration and during any breaks.

• Maintain testing surveillance logs, seating charts and other documentation as required.

• Maintain the security of all testing materials:

• Prepare a written inventory of all secure testing materials used during each test administration.

• Maintain the inventory documentation in the permanent secure store area.

• Conduct testing session in accordance with ETS policies and procedure as set forth in this Program manual and any supplemental memoranda from ETS.

• Control testing session by following all ETS procedures for conducting a testing session under standard conditions or, when appropriate, with accommodations for test takers with disabilities or health-related needs.

• Perform general office duties; filing, faxing and disbursement of administrative, and functional materials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or HSE (High school equivalency) required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 6 months experience using data entry software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite & Google Docs.
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills (application documents will be reviewed for accuracy and oral communication skills will be evaluated at time of interview).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience proctoring online and/or paper exams.
• Conversational ability or fluency in a second language

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office suite; Google Docs, Drive, sheets & Gmail; videoconferencing software; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems

Notes 

• This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts are optional. You can fill in your employment & education information without a resume if you don’t have one prepared. You will be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.