Coordinator-Testing Center

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Under the supervision of the Executive Director – Enrollment Management and Services or designee, the coordinator – Testing Center is responsible for coordinating, conducting and assessing the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center of the College. This position offers a competitive starting salary of $50,000 – $55,000along with a comprehensive college benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Oral and written instructions are received from the Executive Director – Enrollment Management and Services or designee. The coordinator – Testing may supervise professional, support staff and student workers.

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center. Administer and assess approved testing services, including placement testing, approved testing accommodations, contracted testing, and other authorized testing services. Schedule and publicize center services.
• Monitor compliance with college and testing agency requirements. Immediately report testing irregularities, security breaches, or other compliance concerns.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to support efficient testing processes, approved testing accommodations, student placement, and testing at off-campus locations.
• Address routine testing inquiries and problems. Promptly elevate score discrepancies, testing irregularities, suspected misconduct, testing exceptions, or placement concerns to the supervisor. Refer students to appropriate offices for additional support.
• Maintain, purchase, and routinely inventory testing materials and ensure their secure storage and return, as required. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of student testing records, scores, and related data entered into Banner and other approved systems.
• Coordinate the maintenance and updating of computer software and hardware, of testing-related contracts and agreements. Serve as primary liaison between the Office of Information Technology and testing/software companies.
• Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge of current testing practices, requirements, and emerging trends, and communicate relevant changes and recommendations to the direct supervisor for consideration and implementation.
• Maintain testing data and prepare periodic reports on Testing Center activity, outcomes, discrepancies, and other operational measures as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff, student, and client records.
• Train and supervise assigned Testing Center staff and student workers and ensure adherence to approved Testing Center policies, procedures, and testing requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

1. Ability to work an extended, flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, according to demands of the role and tasks.

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