Description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

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Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Specialist III, Assessment Center administers exams in a secure and customer friendly environment where ethical judgement and dedication to exam security is vital. Provides a safe and secure testing environment in accordance with testing vendor policies as well as faculty guidelines and instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Administer computer-based and paper-based academic, admissions, certification, and specialty exams while utilizing vendor and system polices, best practices, and procedures
2. Create and maintain a secure testing environment by validating identities, monitoring students, and reporting irregularities
3. Maintain office records and testing materials by receiving, logging, tracking, scanning, emailing, and filing incoming and outgoing exams
4. Enter testing results into the student database
5. Provide testing expertise to colleagues, students, faculty, and community members
6. Assist with technology troubleshooting related to testing software; verify that all equipment is performing at peak efficiency and notify OTS if computers are not functioning properly
7. Provide customer service and build trusting relationships by greeting customers, providing information, and answering questions from student, faculty, and community
8. Make testing appointments for students
9. Facilitate test scheduling and administration for students with testing accommodations in accordance with ADA
10. Maintain inventory, confidentiality, and security of all testing materials.
11. Enforce testing security by ensuring testers do not possess any materials that are in violation of testing protocols (electronic devices, etc.)
12. Train and update part-time Proctors and provide direction when the Director is not present
13. Maintain testing certifications and ordering materials; prepare requisitions for test and exams
14. Attend monthly meetings of the Testing Council to keep informed of current testing practices at other campuses
15. Responsible for record keeping and organization of files pertaining to the Assessment Center. Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information
16. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Action oriented with a strong commitment to continuous self and process improvements
• Sense of urgency and superior customer service focus in a fast changing environment
• Expected to be open to change and have the drive and desire for innovation
• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with diverse software applications
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to organize functions to ensure compliance with due dates/deadlines and regulatory requirements
• Ability to transfer knowledge to peers, subordinates and higher authority
• Passion for excellence with the ability to complete all tasks associated with this position in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires incumbent to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to follow basic guidelines for operational activities

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate controlled office environment with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Working days may include evenings and/or Saturdays

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $33,540 to $41,091.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment. Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

Ability to travel between campus locations as needed to support operational staffing.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.