Testing Assistant - Mexia

POSITION PURPOSE: The Testing Assistant for Mexia reports to the Assistant Dean of the Mexia Campus with additional guidance from the District Testing Coordinator and is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the Testing Center.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Schedules and organizes proper coverage for monitoring assessments for the Mexia Testing Center to ensure student demand can be met.

* Explains Testing Center procedures and monitors testing sessions while adhering to standardized policies and regulations to ensure the integrity of test processes and confidentiality of test results.

* Serves as proctor for a variety of testing activities, including national, state, and local exams such as the TSI Assessment, GED, THEA Quick Test, CLEP, TEAS, VCT, and online course tests.

* Reports all unusual events, attempts at academic dishonesty, irregularities and compromises taking place during the test to the appropriate personnel.

* Assists with special projects, processes score results, compiles data, and prepares reports and maintains supplies and equipment and inventories.

* Performs clerical and administrative support duties, including file maintenance, collection of receipts, word processing, and scheduling of appointments.

* Attend all training required by supervisor or college/district, state, or federal policy.

* Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Be service-oriented with the ability to pay attention to details in a fast-paced environment.

* Must have the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask with minimal supervision.

* Must be able to always maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with personnel and the general public.

* Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Must have a strong commitment to customer service.

* Must be dependable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and test security.

* Must be a self-starter and able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively with staff, faculty, and other administrators.

* Must present a neat and professional appearance appropriate to the position.

* Must be able to work with students, college personnel, and the public in a professional and gracious manner.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * High school diploma or GED.

* Computer and clerical experience.

Preferred: * Associate's degree.

* Computer and clerical experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS: * Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

* Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

* May not be enrolled as a student at Navarro College nor in an undergraduate degree program while employed in the Testing Center.

SALARY: $11.50 per hour / up to 19 hours per week