Test Center Manager; Buffalo Grove, IL

Pearson VUE () is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world.

Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries, where we validate the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year.

Pearson VUE offers a great environment to start or grow your career, we are now hiring for a Test Center Manager to join our team based in Buffalo Grove, IL located at 2100 E Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global reach and market-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

Expand your career at Pearson VUE in our entry level Test Center Manager position for our Buffalo Grove, IL location. You will utilize your communication and customer skills with external customers while also working to select new Test Administrators, provide job coaching, and fair performance appraisals to current employees.

• Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
• This position is benefits eligible.
• Ability to work 30-40 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed. Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:15 am to 9:00 pm, various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Saturday.
• Available to address operational problems when not at test center.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Long-Term Disability benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days per the NCS Pearson policies.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (bi-annual enrollment).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company‑paid life insurance and business travel insurance benefits.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Performs on‑time site opening and closing procedures.
• Understands all testing procedures.
• Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.
• Monitors examinees while testing.
• Maintains a secure testing environment.
• Communicates with internal technical support to investigate and fix technical issues.
• Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional and clean testing center with lighthouse‑keeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Test Center Manager is the onsite manager of a small team of Test Administrator employees.

• Trains, develops, and coaches staff.
• First contact for facility issues.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Minimum of one year customer service experience preferred.
• One year supervision experience in customer service preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
• Team leading and training skills, and exposure to a testing environment are strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are a must, delivered with focused attentiveness and moderate interaction.
• Must be flexible in work hours and days.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner and handle a reasonable amount of stress.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, Internet, and email.
• Ability to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to work in a quiet, focused environment and hear words spoken in soft voices.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time while escorting candidates back and forth, up to 50‑100 times per scheduled shift, to and from the testing room.
• Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift from a stooped position.
• Must be able to see small details at a distance.
• Ability to see names clearly on  and the computer screen.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience proctoring or invigilating exams is highly preferred.
• Must be flexible in work hours and days.
• Beginner to intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and also escort candidates to and from testing room.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 20 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
• Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment, hear soft voices and see details from a distance.

TIER: M30

• Job Identification 22022
• Job Category Learning & Content Delivery
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 01:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time