Learning Commons Testing Assistant
Dallas CollegeAbout the role
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.
Weekly Work Hours
40Compensation Range
N03-HourlyHourly Rate
$23.78 HourlyFLSA
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Position Type
StaffPosition Summary
Assists the Deans, faculty, students and other professional staff in the organization and operation of the Testing Center.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to provide first-level Learning Commons service support for students, bridging their classroom learning by assisting with the location of learning materials, resources, and equipment.
- Able to respond to requests for general information with a commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and accuracy.
- Able to effectively provide appropriate referrals to other service areas.
- Performs related service functions that support department operations.
- Understands the role this position plays within the College’s mission and deliver high quality service in the support of student success.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with both internal and external employee groups.
- Able to prepare periodic reports, as necessary or requested.
- Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service.
- Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks/responsibilities and the ability to prioritize work.
- Able to respond appropriately to the needs of a community college populations.
Physical Requirements
Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Requires in-person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a College workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED Experience working with the public.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Skills in keyboarding, basic grammar, and basic math.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with or without direct supervision in a busy student and faculty service environment.
Preferred:
- Associate degree. Official transcripts required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience with skills assessment testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Previous work experience in a community college/higher education environment.
- Experience working within a “learning commons” environment that enables student success by closely partnering with faculty and across student learning services such as library, tutoring, testing, computing, and media.
- Bilingual preferred.
*** Will be subject to criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers, scores, and reports the results of English, Math, and other Academic tests.
- Ensures the efficient and accurate operation of the testing process.
- Proctors’ make-up, distance learning, and online exams.
- Provides assistance to faculty regarding make-up and distance exams.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of testing and other departmental services.
- Provides routine information and directs callers/visitors to appropriate personnel and/or departments.
- Provides results to students and faculty if required.
- May refer students to Support Specialist or Advisors.
- Assists with clerical functions as assigned.
- Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
- Utilizes excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact effectively with individuals within the Dallas College community network.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
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