Testing Specialist
The University of AkronAbout the role
Oversee daily functions of testing services, including proctoring variety of exams for individuals and groups, interacting with examinees and other departments or institutions, and direct supervision of student workers as well as basic office management including accounting of department funds, such as incoming funds, invoices, and ordering office supplies as needed.
Essential Functions:
20% Knowledge of standardized testing procedures and proctoring of a wide variety of exams, including but not limited to: on-campus make up exams; accommodated on-campus exams; computer and paper/pencil correspondence exams; placement tests; prior learning assessments (e.g. CLEP, DSST); admissions testing (e.g. On-Campus ACT); certification and professional exams (e.g. Meazure Learning, Prov, Inc.); psychological and vocational exams as requested by psychologist staff; miscellaneous group exams for campus and community.
20% Responsible for maintaining test security and integrity, and adhering to confidentiality standards including FERPA, and knowledge of and adherence to National College Testing Association standards and Certification. Includes authenticating identity of examinees, maintaining secure tests, overseeing video monitoring system, and reporting of academic integrity violations.
20% Customer service and office tasks, including scheduling appointments for exams, creating and updating customer database, communicating with various offices and faculty to receive, proctor, and return exams, and maintain organized records of completed exams and appointments. Perform routine office duties, including email and phone communications, copy/fax/scanning/printing, filing, maintaining testing and office supplies, and create and update public relations materials (e.g. brochures).
20% Daily database entry and management, reporting statistics regarding test volume, and program evaluation. Includes entering test score data into electronic student records. Manage requisitions, invoices, budget, and deposits for all testing services accounts.
10% Hire, train, and supervise undergraduate work study students and graduate assistants.
10% Provide support to CBAE Manager and Director of Testing in managing testing programs.
Additional Position Information:
Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience with Internet based delivery systems and strong working knowledge of computers and skills with Microsoft Office suite required. Ability to troubleshoot computer based exams required. Ability to interact with a broad range of people, sensitivity to accessibility and disability issues required. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with testing and assessment, work experience in an office with high security and confidentiality requirements preferred. Prior experience in testing/assessment center and/or proctoring national testing programs preferred.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Certifications to give vendor tests required within one month of employment, including but not limited to Accuplacer, CLEP, and Meazure Learning.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on June 19, 2025.
Compensation: This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 117. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with contact information).
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Union Affiliation (if applicable):
Staff Bargaining UnitFor assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena JodoinEmail:
sjodoin@uakron.edu________________________________________________________________________
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