What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Academic Testing position at Germanna Community College?
Friday:: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (virtual)
Or as needed
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is currently seeking a Supervisor of Academic Testing to coordinate the implementation and administration of exams given through the Testing Center.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises and schedules staff working in the testing center; evaluates wage employees; approves timesheets and assists with hiring.
- Works with Testing Services Manager to effectively implement new policies and procedures.
- Tracks service usage data; maintains a secure proctored environment for student testing; creates a shared spreadsheet and schedules proctoring requests; ensures that computers and printers are effectively maintained; provides PeopleSoft Student Information Systems (SIS) support for academic and placement testing—McCann VPT, Accuplacer ESL, HESI and TEAS.
- Proctors academic and placement tests.
- Assists with training testing center staff; conducts 1-1 observation training sessions with proctors each semester; conducts computer training sessions with proctors as needed.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email cgodwin@germanna.edu.
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Supervisory experience
- Customer service experience in a high-volume environment
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience working with a diverse student population
- Excellent computer skills; intermediate experience in Microsoft Office 365
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
- Ability to learn applications quickly
- Ability to work morning, evenings, and Saturdays
- Complete certifications within 30 days of hire date
- Commitment to working with diverse colleagues, students, and community members
- Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
- Experience working in a post-secondary educational environment
- Experience working in a testing center
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Pearson VUE certification
- Knowledge of academic and placement testing
- Knowledge of Canvas or other Learning Management Systems
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
