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Assessment Specialist

Ingram State Technical College

Job Description

 

Full Job Description

Position Summary

 

Coordinates and oversees all day-to-day aspects of administering a range of testing activities conducted College-wide in designated testing areas and computer testing labs. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however, the Director of Student Support Services and his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the College’s needs. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however, the Director of Student Support Services and his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the College’s needs.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Keeps the contractual obligation by understanding and upholding the policies of the GED Testing Services/Pearson VUE policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Coordinates standardized group and/or individual test administration; administers and/or coordinates admissions, credentials/certification, and vocational aptitude/interest testing.
  • Administer a range of standardized tests, including but not limited to: GED, TABE, ACT Work keys, ACT, etc.
  • Follow all GED/Pearson VUE, ISTC testing program policies, procedures, and schedules, and ensures adequate staffing for the administration of examinations.
  • Order and maintain the administration of tests by test administrators and proctors; ensure test instructions are accurate and appropriate testing environments are maintained.
  • Ensures test results are fairly and accurately scored utilizing automated or manual processes, configures and operates test scoring scanners, and sets up and maintains computerized test score tracking systems and databases.
  • Provides routine reports, reviews, information, and advisement to the GED Chief Examiner.
  • Keeps informed of advancing technology in standardized test administration, computer bases testing, machine scoring, and associated software.
  • Maintains and reviews all test logs, testing session reports, test incident reports, and other documentation,
  • Schedules and publicizes testing sessions throughout the year.
  • Verifies the identity and eligibility of testing candidates; check-in examinees explain the exam process and monitor examinees while testing.
  • Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
  • Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license and is eligible for College automotive insurance coverage.
  • Controls GED testing sessions by following all GED/Pearson VUE and ISTC standards for conducting a testing session under normal conditions or with accommodations.
  • Communicates with internal (Pearson VUE) departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
  • Handling personal or confidential information.
  • Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
  • Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
  • Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

 

Qualifications

 

An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing are preferred.

 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

 

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama’s correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.

CTE / Adult Education Sites

Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility

Limestone Correctional Facility

Bibb Correctional Facility

Main Campus

Donaldson Correctional Facility

St. Clair Correctional Facility

Draper Instructional Service Site

Thomasville Day Reporting Center

Easterling Correctional Facility

Tutwiler Instructional Service Center

Fountain Correctional Facility

Ventress Correctional Facility
 

Additional Adult Education Sites

Birmingham Work Release Center

Loxley Work Release Center

Bullock County Correctional Facility

Montgomery Women's Facility

Elmore Correctional Facility

North Alabama Work Release Center

Kilby Correctional Facility

Red Eagle Work Release Center
 

Pardons and Paroles Centers

Birmingham Day Reporting Center

Baldwin Day Reporting Center Lite

Huntsville Day Reporting Center

Fort Payne Day Reporting Center Lite

Montgomery Day Reporting Center

Jasper Day Reporting Center Lite

Mobile Day Reporting Center

Opelika Day Reporting Center Lite

Perry County Reenty Education Program

Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite

 


Salary Range: Salary will be determined by placement on the appropriate Alabama Community College System-approved salary schedule. E3 03 ($43,464 - $59,225)

 


APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: 
https://istc.edu/employment/

If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at andrea.richardson@istc.edu.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position. The applicant’s sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application consists of the following:

  • Online employment application
  • Current resume
  • Copies of college transcripts

Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

 


The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

 


In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check. If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

 


Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

 


ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.

 


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