Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Capital District Educational Opportunity Center seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a reference and background check.

Testing Assistant EOC-MC-92724

Multiple Part-Time Positions Available.

Qualifications for Employment

Education (Minimum Requirements):

Associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience. Experience must demonstrate ability to perform job functions. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Employment Experience Preferred:

Experience in teaching, training, standardized testing, or counseling preferred.

Previous experience as a TASC and/or GED Test proctor, examiner, chief examiner, or test coordinator.

Pertinent Other:

• Must be of high moral character and integrity.

• Must have excellent proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the English language.

• Must take responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of testing information.

• Must have solid background in use of technology.

• Must be approved by New York State High School Equivalency State Administrator.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Testing Assistant reports to the Assistant Coordinator of Student Support Services – Testing and performs the following duties:

• Assist with TABE Test sessions as needed by testing department, including student registration in DRC Insight system, test preparation, test proctoring.

• Preparing and proctoring GED Ready test sessions per policy and procedures.

• Recording and filing results as per Enrollment Management Services protocols.

• Processing GED applications prior to scheduling of and registration for an approved GED test session.

• Maintaining testing department records as required by department guidelines.

• Maintaining all training and certifications required to be an approved proctor.

• Proctoring other testing sessions as assigned, including but not limited to National Work Readiness Credential, Accuplacer, or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (MOA certification).

The Testing Assistant is also responsible for assisting with NYSED HSE testing:

• Assisting with the administration of the GED test by observing applicants taking the GED test and maintaining the integrity and security of the GED test process at all times;

• Administering the GED test per GED/ Pearson Vue and New York State Education Department policies and procedures;

• Ensuring testing rooms are quiet, comfortable, well-light, and secure on the day(s) of testing.

• Ensuring examinees adhere to all testing time frames;

• Attending the annual GED Coordinator/ or Examiner training sponsored by New York State Education Department;

• Submitting Staff Appointment Form and resume, when necessary, to New York State Education Department for approval;

• Administering a complete battery of subtests at least four (4) times per year.

• Ensuring that all examinees are accurately registered and scheduled in the GED Registration and Scheduling System;

• Sending admission notice (s) and/or testing ticket(s) to all registered and scheduled examinees;

• Ensuring that all Computer Based Test examinees are checked in electronically as required by Pearson Vue.

• Reviewing and verifying the identity, residency and eligibility of all examinees and maintaining documentation at the testing center for one (1) year;

• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of examinee test records;

• Ensuring Signature cards, Attendance sheets, Attachment H (if applicable), Accommodations Approval Letter (if applicable) and Accommodations Waiver Form (if applicable) are sent to New York State Education Department within five (5) days of the last day of testing;

• Maintaining a 1 to 15 ratio of Coordinator/Examiner to Examinees while in the testing room.

• Performs other testing related duties as may be assigned.

There are multiple Part-Time positions available up to 19 hours weekly. The hourly rate is $22.00.

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of October 7, 2024.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.