Testing Assistant Coordinator

Overview

Position Title:

Testing Assistant Coordinator

Location:

Las Cruces, Dona Ana Community College (DACC), New Mexico

Department: 941550-DACC Admissions Services
Location details:
Dona Ana Community College East Mesa Campus

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Appointment: Full-time Equivalency 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit position with AFSCME

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard

Work Schedule:

Admissions Services hours are from 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-5pm Friday. Individual schedules will be determined by the employee and supervisor; employees will not be required to work more than 40 hours per week without prior notice.

• Assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center, including scheduling, staffing, and service delivery. Help develop, update, and implement policies, procedures, and testing schedules in coordination with the supervisor to meet institutional and agency requirements.
• Maintain the integrity and security of the testing environment. Communicate policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Coordinate and oversee test proctoring services for DACC departments, external certification agencies, and other academic institutions.
• Administer, proctor, score, and transmit results for all tests offered through the Testing Center.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, college, and testing agency policies regarding confidentiality and security of testing records, including FERPA adherence.
• Maintain and secure testing materials by performing regular inventory, ensuring secure storage, and returning test materials to appropriate agencies.
• Maintain documentation, ensure compliance with third-party testing standards, and respond to vendor inquiries regarding technical or quality issues. Monitor and update candidate eligibility and testing scores through national and state tracking systems.
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Education GED Office.
• Train new employees in GED/HiSET, TOEFL, CLEP for certification.
• Track and analyze testing data, including the number and types of tests administered. Prepare monthly and annual reports and provide the supervisor with recommendations for program improvements.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current with best practices in testing and certification standards. Support college initiatives related to graduation, recruitment, and retention efforts.

Required

Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Bilingual:

Special Certification/Licensure: Must be able to obtain NMSU Driver's permit within 6 months of hire.

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research and public service. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.

We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education. NMSU Global Campus offers flexible, career-focused online education with over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

Doña Ana Community College and related campuses are described to support occupational education and workforce training. Do not alter the factual content of the original job posting.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper or email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.