Testing Assistant

Title: Testing Assistant
Department: Testing & Assessment Services
Campus

Location:

Arnold/Main Campus
Salary Range: $17/hour
Work Mode: Full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.
Hours Per Week: 25 hours per week
Work Schedule: Varies
Position Type: Hourly and Temporary, Non-Exempt
Position Summary

The Testing Assistant is responsible for administering all college‑approved tests, including placement, nursing admissions, vendor testing, and special accommodation testing. Proctors respond to student needs concerning testing procedures, appropriate course placement, and other college resources. Testing Assistants must be proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 and troubleshoot technical issues that arise on the various platforms. They must also be comfortable using multiple computer programs/software simultaneously.

Testing Assistants are responsible for completing assigned tasks and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio‑economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Employment‑based visa sponsorship (including H‑1B sponsorship) is not available for any position. In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college:
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

• Administer course‑based exams.
• Administer placement tests, including English/reading, math, and ESL tests.
• Interview, assess, and counsel students concerning educational background, test results, and appropriate course placement; refer students to college resources as appropriate.
• Administer exams to students needing accommodations for disabilities.
• Adhere to test security guidelines and best practices and enforce testing policies.
• Provide guidance to students concerning the next steps after testing.
• Maintain proctor certification requirements.
• Perform clerical work such as processing exam submissions, answering emails and phone calls.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

• Associate of Arts degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing procedures; federal, state, and college regulations governing testing services and of college resources and curriculum requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer databases, word processing, and computerized scoring preferred.
• Ability to type accurately at moderate speed and perform data entry functions accurately.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Working knowledge of federal laws and state regulations governing the delivery of services to students with special needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including day, weekend, and evening hours.
• Ability and willingness to deal effectively with students, faculty, and staff while providing exemplary customer service.
• Proficiency in using multiple computer systems, software, and assistive technologies.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office 2010 or higher or most current version used by the college.

Preferred Qualifications (content not provided in original description).