Assistant Director of Testing Center

Assistant Director of Testing Center

Job ID: 288452
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom < policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct < . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Testing Center is responsible for the effective administration and day-to-day operations of the Georgia College & State University Testing Center. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with departments and academic programs to administer student learning assessments, coordinates testing services for Georgia College students who receive accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and provides a proctored testing site for members of the surrounding community. This is a twelve-month, full-time, on-campus position. The Assistant Director is a member of the Enrollment Management Leadership Team and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management and University Registrar.

Responsibilities

Daily Operations - 70
- Implements a variety of testing programs and related processes, including test scheduling, registration, administration, test security, and scoring/reporting results for local, state, and national exams
- Collaborates with academic colleges and departments to provide testing services for student and program assessment
- Creates and executes the Testing Center's communication plan
- Manages University facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes a secure, welcoming, and effective testing environment
- Implements, maintains, and troubleshoots all testing software and technology
- Consults service personnel and providers as needed
- Manages department budget, include budget planning, approval of purchases, and use of University purchasing card and complies with all budgetary policies and requirements
- Develops and maintains databases to track student testing information, to provide data and reports, and to inform decision making
- Ensures that institutional and student records are accurately updated and maintained, including making updates to student data in the University's student information system
- Provides superior customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, and the general public

Compliance - 10
- Protects the integrity of GCSU's testing program and testing results through exact compliance with relevant University, University System of Georgia, and external testing program standards, policies, and procedures
- Uses the National College Testing Association Standards and Guidelines to evaluate and improve office services
- Ensures the security of tests and the testing environment, including measures to prevent cheating
- Collaborates with the Student Disability Resource Center and provides appropriate testing accommodations for students with physical or learning disabilities in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Supervision - 10
- Hires, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates Testing Center staff.

Community Membership and Support - 5
- Serves as the office representative and liaison with other university offices and programs
- Promotes effective communication and positive relationships with all members of the University community

Other - 5
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Required Experience
One to three years direct experience with testing coordination and administration, or three to five years of experience with comparable college and university student services.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's or other graduate degree

Preferred Experience
Prior experience with student test proctoring or testing compliance.

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from faculty, staff, and students.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of testing administration on college and university campuses.
- Knowledge of standards and policies, standards, and procedures appropriate for developing, administering, and assessing testing requirements.
- Knowledge of technology and facility resources necessary to facilitate testing for large and small groups and for individuals.
- Knowledge of budget planning, reconciliation, and other university-specific budget requirements.

SKILLS
- Computer competency, including experience using email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs, as well as enterprise applications (such as Banner, DegreeWorks, PeopleSoft, Civitas, EAB).
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent data management and organizational skills.
- Superior customer service skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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