Testing Coordinator

Position Title Testing Coordinator Working Title Testing Coordinator Department 206012-Testing Office Pay Rate $20.41 FTE 1.0 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 997358 Classification CJS12 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions:

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Completed UCM online application for employment required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Occasional nights/weekends

Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 06/25/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

The primary purpose of the Testing Coordinator is to provide testing support services for faculty, students, military personnel, and the community. This position will provide guidance, routine direction, daily supervision, training, and advisement to testing center personnel (full-time testing coordinator(s), temporary staff, and graduate/undergraduate student workers) regarding testing policies, procedures, and expected outcomes. This position will provide administrative support to the Director Testing Services.

Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) Other Education & Formal Training Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Other - Banner preferred. Experience

1.One (1) year of customer service or related office experience required.

2.Experience in test administration or related operation strongly preferred.

3.Work/experience in a college/university environment strongly preferred.

Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Requires additional background test to conduct FAA & FCC testing.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Ability to learn, explain, and maintain current knowledge of University, college and departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to speak English fluently.

Ability to work with highly confidential test material and student data on a daily basis.

Ability to maintain test security; adhere to strict standardized test procedures.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to interact with students and discern their needs in a professional manner.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Ability to learn and adhere to National College Test Association as well as test company policies and procedures.

Ease with standing in front of a group, speaking and reading in public, giving instruction, and directing strangers through an anxiety producing experience. Ability to make nervous test-takers relax and focus.

Appreciation for the diversity of learning styles, intellectual abilities, and experiences of people of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors:

Lifting (weight) - 25 lbs Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions, On call/standby work required Other Special Working Conditions

Travel required as needed to attend test company training seminars, workshops, conferences & manage testing at both locations.

Irregular work hours - in early / stay late contingent on testing schedule, as well as maintain communication with Director and test proctors. Evening and weekend work may be required (supervise/proctor tests).

Ability to Keyboard Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications

Become certified to administer all exams offered by Testing Services within three months of employment.