Testing Assistant I

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Title: Testing Assistant I

Employee Classification: Testing Assistant I

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

Department: DAL-College Readiness & Testing-513260

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

FTE: .700000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at
www.UNTSystem.edu
.

Department Summary

In conjunction with the offices of Academic Advising and Student Success, Academic Testing Services supports UNT Dallas’s mission of empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities by providing opportunities for the assessment of knowledge and skills relating to academic and professional goals.

Position Overview

The Testing Assistant provide frontline services to prospective and current students, test takers, and the general public. They assist by providing the necessary materials and parameters in which to complete their exams. Incumbents proctor tests, oversee placement testing for new and returning students, enter scores, and refer students to appropriate departments after testing.

Minimum Qualifications

High school education or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Policies and procedures related to admissions, registration, testing, and placement; Assessment and the interpretation and application of test results; Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; Available college and community resources and/or programs. Skills in: Researching and locating information on college website or information at communitybased organizations; Good time management; Providing excellent customer service. Ability to: Utilize computer technology and operate a variety of office equipment; Work with adult learners of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds; Remain calm in difficult situations and offer viable solutions; Effectively communicate in oral and written form; Work collaboratively in a fastchanging environment; Follow protocols and escalation procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Associates degree in a relevant field and one year of experience working in an administrative or other similar environment

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:
% - Assist with department processes; including, but not limited to: registration, data entry, ensuring completeness of testing applications, test scheduling and testing room seating arrangements. - ()
% - Maintain visual supervision of the candidates; observe candidates carefully to ensure that they are working in the right section of the test booklet or answer sheet, for collusion, cheating and other improprieties or irregularities. - ()
% - Answer telephone, handling multiple lines. - ()
% - Handle routine office inquiries. - ()
% - May use the following software: PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, various testing software - ()
% - Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required. - ()

Work Schedule:
27 hours per week (PT), Schedule varies based on needs of office.

Driving University Vehicle:
No

Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click
here
.

EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.

The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.