Director, Testing Services

Job description is pending approval of the Strategic Leadership Team. Responsible for supervision of testing staff and activities to ensure students have ongoing and timely access to reputable and creditable testing services. These requirements are a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of specific duties and responsibilities. Management may direct employees to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Plans, directs, and coordinates Testing Center activities college wide. Responsible for accurately monitoring the department's budget, inventory, physical space, and equipment. Administers, scores, and interprets the Postsecondary Educational Readiness Test (P.E.R.T.), College Placement Test (CPT), Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT), Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), General Educational Development (GED) other assessment tests, and career inventories. Coordinates testing activities with Academic Success Center Coordinators on relevant campuses. Serves as the Institutional Test Administrator (ITA) and works with Institutional Research Office to obtain needed data for state reporting. Develop and implement goals, policies, and operational procedures in alignment with institutional strategic goals. Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve student access, service delivery, and operational efficiency. Work with various departments college-wide to implement and offer testing services. Serve as the main point of contact for testing vendors. Maintain and update vendor agreements in coordination with college counsel. Ensure testing security protocols are consistently implemented and maintained. Ensure secure handling of testing materials, student records, and confidential information. Respond to student concerns related to testing services and resolve escalated issues. Researches and evaluates new tests and/or test systems for possible College implementation. Provides occasional testing services to alumni. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Three (3) years of work experience in standardized testing or related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisory experience preferred. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Five (5) years of experience working in a testing center or standardized testing services environment.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,&ABILITIES

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to travel, as needed Experience with basic computer software knowledge and skills Ability to work independently including some evenings and weekends Maintain a valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving record CERTIFICATES,LICENSES,®ISTRATIONS None

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES

Testing Administrator Testing Operations Specialist Testing Administrator Specialist All required application material must be uploaded via the online application system.

The application materials required are:

1. Cover letter 2. Current resume 3. Copy of transcripts 4. Copy of certification and/or license 5. Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) • No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial graduate transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered.