Job Description

Are you passionate about working with high school and college-aged students? Do you have a keen attention to detail? Are you an effective communicator? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Testing Assistant (Part-Time) to join our team. As a testing assistant, you will be responsible for supporting students and ensuring the smooth operation of assessment centers. Responsibilities include administering exams, tracking distance learning exams, completing data entry, virtually proctoring exams, and interacting with students, faculty, and staff. Flexibility, effective communication, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Our ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, coupled with previous testing responsibilities and at least 1 year of documented work experience in the areas of customer service and/or education. You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a positive student-oriented attitude with the ability to work with a diverse student population while maintaining strict accuracy and be detail-oriented.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assessment Center Testing Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting students and ensuring the smooth operation of assessment centers. Responsibilities include administering exams, tracking distance learning exams, completing data entry, virtually proctoring exams, and interacting with students, faculty, and staff. Flexibility, effective communication, and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Administering exams.
• Providing academic assistance.
• Assisting Outreach Specialists with daily responsibilities in Assessment Centers.
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse student population.
• Consistently demonstrating sound professional judgment relative to individual students.
• Accurately answering questions both in person and on the telephone.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Administering exams.
• Tracking distance learning exams; Completing data entry.
• Notifying students of placement results.
• Interacting with student, IRSC staff members and faculty members.
• Providing academic assistance.
• Employees will be based on one of five IRSC Campuses but must be flexible and willing to travel to alternate IRSC Campuses.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Proven experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Previous testing responsibilities preferred.
• Documented work experience in the area of customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict accuracy and be detail oriented.
• Ability to deal with confidential reports.
• Positive student-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Proper telephone etiquette.
• Must complete level 2 FDLE/FBI fingerprint clearance as part of the hiring process if selected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

No

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

The hourly rate for this position starts at $15.45/hour | Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and education | Open until filled.