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:

• 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:

• 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. Company Location Twin Falls - Main Campus Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 50,000.00 - USD
Is this position grant-funded?
Yes
FLSA
Exempt
Months per year?
12 months year round
What are the work days/hours?
Monday-Friday; Evenings or Weekends as needed
Open to current employees only?
No
Cover letter required?
Yes
Unofficial transcripts required?
Yes

Skills Required