Job Details
Salary : $35,725.68 Annually
Location : Bremerton Campus, WA
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 23-24-P16
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 05/23/2024
Closing Date: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Instructional Classroom Support Tech 1
Salary: $17.11/hour
Classification: Part-time
Olympic College is seeking to hire a part-time Instructional Classroom Support Tech 1. Olympic College is a public two-year community college accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities that educates more than 13,000 students a year. The College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Olympic College is located on the scenic Kitsap Peninsula across the Puget Sound from the city of Seattle. Kitsap is surrounded by 236 miles of saltwater shoreline and centrally located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, affording spectacular views of mountains and water from every vantage point.
This position will provide in person and virtual testing and clerical services for the OC Bremerton & Shelton Campus Assessment & Testing Centers. Duties include maintaining certification to act as a Test Administrator/Proctor for outside Testing Corporations, such as PearsonVUE and CollegeBoard, preparing test materials; assisting students setting test appointments; proctoring student testing sessions for Accuplacer, PearsonVUE, Olympic College and outside institutions. Work requires knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. This role proctors and administers in person and virtual ACCUPLACER tests to students in a controlled environment. Proctors ensure proper test security before, during, and after test administrations. Proctors safeguard against improper test taking and cheating. Testing Personnel play a significant in the student onboarding process and are committed to boosting this importance within the profession by requiring all testing personnel to be certified. The ACCUPLACER Certificate of Test Administration (ACTA) assessment promotes and supports best practices related to test security while increasing security for the ACCUPLACER program.
Essential Functions
Proctor campus-based and standardized exams, in person and virtually
Tasks include:
- Check in, proctor, and check out testing candidates for various testing sessions according to the established procedures of each testing corporation and the specific exam sponsor or testing service.
- Administer or proctor testing for students approved for accommodations in testing.
- Monitor testing sessions in multiple testing rooms, both in person and by video surveillance; including remote proctoring via video/chat conferencing service.
- Be available to travel as assigned to proctor at off-campus testing sessions at OC Main Campus, branch campuses and local high schools.
- Respond to student issues, inquiries, and testing irregularities during test administration.
- Keep up to date with standardized proctoring requirements
- Re-certify as needed This position requires punctual and regular attendance.
- Access and maintain multiple testing schedule calendars in setting students' appointments and preparing for upcoming events.
- Prepare test materials for use by students and testing candidates from Olympic College, other institutions and from the community; confer with instructors in receiving test materials and instructions.
- Maintain clean and safe Testing Center environment. This includes daily reorganization of the room and coordinating proper cleaning requirements with the cleaning service.
- Ensure security of all testing materials, candidate identification and information as required by exam sponsor or testing service.
- Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation when working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Document all testing and contacts numbers for monthly reports.
- Demonstrate ability to provide safe and welcoming environment for testing candidates.
- Deliver information with sensitivity and work through difficult issues in a positive manner.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple overlapping timed testing sessions.
- Perform opening and closing duties as assigned. Maintain email and telephone correspondence in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Monitoring Teams (or other established channel) for internal communications during testing session; being ready to respond to requests as needed
- Monitor college email for session assignments, candidate rosters and any other updates
- Provide information regarding programs, policies, services and activities to students, staff, faculty, and members of the community
- Instruct incoming candidates on assessment and testing procedures, Assessment & Testing Center procedures for identification, storage of personal items, testing instructions and to enforce Time Limits.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, staff and administrators.
- Provides high quality customer service, reception, and accurate intake for all visitors.
- Function as a team player.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
QualificationsMinimum Qualification- High school diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications- Intermediate computer experience, proficient in MS Office.
Successful Applicants Will- Follow campus regulations local, state, and federal laws, regulations and ordinances;
- Work effectively and positively with individuals and groups of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
- Function as a team player;
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity and learning-centered climate;
- Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.
Additional InformationTerms of EmploymentThis is an hourly position scheduled to work up to 18 hours per week. Hours worked are limited to 79 hours per month or 450 hours in a 6-month period. Flexibility in scheduling is needed to meet the demands of the department. The salary for this position is $17.11 per hour. Part-time positions at the college are open continuous and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describing how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: ...@olympic.edu or 360-###-####. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
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Please indicate your experience level with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Visio.
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Which best describes your experience working in a clerical or administrative support position in a assessment and testing center environment
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Please submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and your prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
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