Testing Specialist

Location: Hillsboro

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Testing Specialist

PIN
836000

Classification Summary

Incumbents coordinate exams and provide routine direction and information to students regarding policies and procedures. Responsibilities may include administering testing and maintaining the testing environment, providing routine direction and information, coordinating and providing testing accommodations and assistance for students with needs, and recording test results.

Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience

• Associate's Degree.
• Proficient in providing extended customer service to students, third-party candidates, and faculty.
• Capable of prolonged standing for customer assistance and sitting for computer monitoring.
• Frequent mobility in and around testing rooms and centers.
• Competent in adapting to evolving technology and software.
• Ability to learn applicable local, state, federal, and third-party regulations.
• Strong customer service skills for interacting with students, faculty, and candidates.

Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience

• Strong Computer skills with troubleshooting software.
• Experience in using Word, Google Forms, and Google Drive

Licensing Requirements

Certified Test Administrator Certificate

Essential Job Function

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

Administer exams following standard routines and procedures; monitor testing rooms; notify students or clients of test results, as necessary; submit academic dishonest reports, as needed. (B2)

Assist instructors with paperwork related to utilizing testing and testing services; ensure testing forms are completed correctly and are assigned to proper accounts. (A1)

Compile data from daily sign in sheets, including total number of exams taken each day and each type of exam taken; prepare data for weekly, monthly, and annual testing reports. (A1)

Maintain daily, monthly, and student records, including attendance, testing, and retention; update records and testing scores in appropriate software systems, databases, online folders, and websites; create physical testing documents as needed. (A1)

Maintain procedures and manuals for all testing platforms; review and update materials; ensure documents are secured. (A1)

Maintain knowledge of each testing program utilized at the College; ensure each program launches and operates in the intended manner. (A1)

Record total number of testing exams completed by each type of test; complete any missing data or make corrections; prepare completed exams for shipment. (A1)

Oversee testing software functions, including solving computer issues and performing software updates and upgrades; manage department inventory, ensuring supplies are stocked and maintained. (A1)

Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Customer service principles;
Computers and related software applications;
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
Academic program requirements.

Skills

Providing customer service;
Using computers and related software applications;
Reviewing and processing paperwork, forms, and/or other related items;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

Ellucian Banner
Various Testing Platforms
Pearson VUE

Physical Factors

Physical Effort

Physical Effort
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Posting Information

Division
Academic Services (DIV)

Department
Academic Affairs

Reports To
Coordinator of Testing Services

Wage/Salary
$16.30 per hour

Status
Full-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Non-exempt, work days
Monday - Thursday during the summer and Monday - Friday during the academic year

If Non-exempt, work hours
Monday and Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am to 6 pm, Thursday noon to 8:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. (Subject to change)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S00644P

Desired Start Date
01/26/2026

Open Date

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

This position is open until filled. The review of applications is underway.

Quicklink for Internal Posting

EEO Statement

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