High Stakes Test Proctor

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being 'student-ready,' partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.Job Description:Summary:Dutchess Community College is seeking to hire a part-time test proctor to work 15 hours per week. This position is responsible for administering and proctoring exams for licensures, certifications, course placement, and classes. Hours will include evenings and occasional weekends.Responsibilities:Interact with outside testing companies to create and maintain testing availability and calendars.Maintain testing schedule by assisting students with scheduling questions and sending faculty notifications.Contact students to confirm and provide instructions for testing day, assist testers with questions.Confirm tester identities using IDs and handprint technology, enable or provide exams for testers.Maintain and update administrative and testing stations with vendor software upgrades when necessary and keep equipment in working order.Proctor all student and non-student testing including, but not limited to, approved accommodative testing, Ability to Benefit Testing, TEAS tests, make-up testing, placement and proficiency tests, exams for students from other colleges, CLEP, and certification exams.Prior to testing, explain to students testing procedures and for placement tests, explain the purpose of the test for course placement.Utilize accessibility software programs such as Read & Write Gold, Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and Zoom Text.Print out and distribute test results to students and explain to students what offices they need to visit next.Scan completed class tests to instructors, scan and index test referrals and placement score reports into Banner.Respond to faculty, student, and customer emails.Be knowledgeable of the different campus offices' functions to make referrals when needed.Maintain integrity of testing environment (check IDs, calculators, monitor testers throughout testing sessions).Maintain attendance of rosters of students utilizing testing services.Ensure security of all testing materials.Make sure the testers' experience at the Testing Center is pleasant and positive.Participate in yearly online trainings such as certification to be able to proctor tests.Report equipment malfunctions to the HELP desk and Coordinator of Testing.Attend department meetings and workshops that enhance professional development.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Advanced computer skills and technical experience for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, internet, and email.Ability to work independently in a quiet environment, learn detailed procedures, multi-task, and prioritize.Bachelor's Degree.Flexible schedule and good interpersonal skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with administration of standardized testing such as CLEP, Pearson VUE, and DANTES.Community college experience.Additional Information:The High Stakes Test Proctor is a part-time, temporary position at 15 hours per week.Working Conditions:The performance of this work is primarily in-person and on-site.Flexible hours are required.Class: DUE/ Non-teaching EducatorSalary: $27.86 per hourAll applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education.Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.Application Instructions:To be considered, please submit an online application, resume, and cover letter electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered. Please click here to login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website.

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