Testing Specialist and Administrator (VLD)

Testing Specialist and Administrator (FT, VLD)
CAMPUS: Valdosta Campus STATUS: Full-time POSTING TYPE: Regular Posting

The Testing Specialist and Administrator is responsible for proctoring and ensuring test security for various placement,
academic, distance learning, exemption, and nationally recognized exams, maintaining assessment databases, data entry
of scores, maintaining test administrator certifications, overseeing site, incident, and irregularity reports, and being
responsible for site test management. This incumbent will be housed at the Valdosta Campus, but will be required to travel
between Wiregrass campuses and to local correctional institutions on a regular basis to administer tests, and possibly to
local high schools as needed. Hours may vary to include extended test dates or weekend testing. While performing
multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent
customer service and responsiveness by being detail oriented, demonstrating good communication and organizational
skills, demonstrating strict adherence to confidentiality policies, processing billing and invoice statements for testing
services and effectively utilizing a personal computer (including Microsoft Office software, the Internet, and other related
software). S/He must represent the college in a manner which supports the values, mission, goals, and standard of
professional conduct associated with the Technical College System of Georgia.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of
underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to
participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who
seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have
the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key
position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Please contact humanresources@wiregrass.edu to request accommodations.

working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and
satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree required in a course of study related to the occupational field *and* Three (3) years of work related
experience. **Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the
following: Three (3) or more years experience in a testing environment; Experience with Pearson VUE/GED testing;
Experience testing in a correctional facility; Experience with billing and invoicing to a Correctional Institution.

SALARY/BENEFITS
Salary is $39,000/yr. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leave accrual, options
for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and
employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as
Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to
being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for
this position.

Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment
experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment
verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by
the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for
these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and
other items listed in the required tests portion above.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 7, 2024 or Until Filled

All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at https://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment.
As a part of the application process, interested candidates may also be required to upload other documents such as a
resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center
on the date posted above. For more information regarding this position or application instructions, please contact the
Human Resources Office at (229) 333‐5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship
status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to:
Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus,
Brooks Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or shalonda.sanders@wiregrass.edu; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504
Coordinator (all campuses), Director of Special Populations and Tutoring Services, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229)
333‐2100 ext. 1236 or katrina.royal@wiregrass.edu *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible
to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

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TCSG Job Code: 11316 EEO Req ID: 2 IPEDS: Student and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
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