What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Testing position at Middle Georgia State University?
About Us
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the Director of Testing in the successful operation of all campus Testing Centers for Middle Georgia State University.
Responsibilities
Duty 1 -
Directs and supervises accommodated testing programs across five campuses to include collaboration with Accessibility Services.
Duty 2 -
Assists with the coordination and administration of other testing programs on multiple campuses.
Duty 3 -
Coordinates with vendors for testing services, software, products, support, and contract requirements.
Duty 4 -
Compiles data for the Director to determine resource allocation and management.
Duty 5 -
Conducts the administration of special testing programs to accommodate students.
Duty 6 -
Assists with community outreach efforts for the promotion of testing and student engagement.
Duty 7 -
Supports other Middle Georgia campus Testing Centers as needed.
Duty 8 -
Develops and maintains drafts of complex staff and testing schedules.
Duty 9 -
Collaborates with the Director for quarterly budgetary planning.
Duty 10 -
Facilitates training and meetings related to testing and proactively schedules staff recertification.
Duty 11 -
Escalates problems or issues that occur during test sessions as necessary and prepares the associated paperwork and documentation.
Duty 12 -
Provides guidance and resources to internal and external organizations regarding testing programs and provides assistance in other testing program areas.
Duty 14 -
Maintains and ensures the security of all test materials and schedules.
Duty 15 -
Admits and verifies eligibility of testing candidates and communicates test procedures and rules.
Duty 16 -
Monitors candidates and resolves conflicts during testing to ensure a secure and appropriate testing environment.
Duty 17 -
Conducts room environment checks at the beginning of each test session and cleans test area after use.
Duty 18 -
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Duty 19 -
Identifies as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Required Experience
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Sufficient experience to understand the advanced principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of the guidelines and regulations for the tests administered.
Knowledge of general security principles for confidential information.
Knowledge of basic budget management principles.
Knowledge of standard office procedures.
Knowledge of basic Math, English and Grammar skills.
Skill in the management of complex schedules.
Skill in complex record keeping and filing systems.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in email communication.
Skill in written and oral communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Parental Leave
- Retirement
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
