Job Description

College & Career Readiness is a grant funded program.

Positions are contingent upon continued grant funding.

POSITION PURPOSE



The CCR/GED Test and Intake Coordinator is responsible for proper administration of the GED test, CCR program assessments, and supervision of the CCR Intake office.





ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GED

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Acquire and maintain Test Administrator (TA) certification from Pearson Vue and serve as Site Manager for the administration of GED tests in both Twin Falls and Burley Understand and uphold the policies of the Pearson Vue Policy and Procedures Manual and ensure that all staff members under his or her supervision do likewise Maintain the security of the GED tests and test administration according to the Pearson Vue Policies and Procedures Manual Comply with all applicable legal requirements relating to the activities of official Pearson Vue Authorized GED Test Centers Make readily available information about accommodations and provide testing for GED candidates with disabilities providing accessible testing with approved accommodation. Attend meetings for GED examiners as sponsored by the State of Idaho Train GED Pearson Vue Test Administrators as required Manage scholarship award process Oversee development of, and participate in, annual GED graduation ceremony.

College & Career Readiness

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Oversee administration of program assessments and class placement for all CCR locations Understand and apply National Reporting System standards and state Assessment Policy for all program test administration Provide information about accommodations and administer appropriate testing for CCR students with disabilities, with approved accommodations Train new intake/testing personnel on policies and administration of program assessments Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with supervisors, college staff, students, and the community Administer tests and maintain appropriate records for any business agency that contracts for testing Track billing and financial records for contracted testing Develop and conduct program orientations




UNIQUE FUNCTIONS




Train, supervise, and schedule testing staff Maintain the overall quality of the GED testing program at Official Pearson Vue Authorized GED Test Centers Schedule and supervise GED testing at the main CSI site as well as in all outreach areas that are authorized by Pearson Vue for testing Supervise the administration of program assessments at all sites Supervise the administration of contract testing for workforce assessment


SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED


Ability to work effectively with staff and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds Good customer relation skills; ability to be firm but compassionate. Ability to adapt to frequent change Ability to manage conflict in a courteous and professional manner Ability to adhere to, and enforce, all assessment policies Ability to maintain confidentiality in all student matters




TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED




Acquire and maintain certification for GED, and CCR program assessments. Knowledge of computers and Microsoft suite of programs (Office, Excel, etc.), including cloud-based programs Sufficient computer competency to troubleshoot technological problems required




EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIRED




Bachelor's degree in an education-related field and background in teaching, counseling, and/or testing. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Must have sufficient computer competency to learn assessment and program software and navigate employment-related websites.


WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS




Full time; Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based upon job duties. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Travel to off campus sites required.


The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.