Testing and Evaluation Services Associate
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Posted
Job description
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title
Testing and Evaluation Services Associate
Department
HSC-Student & Academic Affairs-300300
Job Location
Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Salary commensurate with experience with a minimum of $42,000 annually
Department Summary
The mission of the Division of Student & Academic Affairs is to create solutions for a healthier community by fostering student success. There are 13 functional units within the Division of Student & Academic Affairs: Center for Student Life, Career Readiness Center, Center for Academic Performance, Office of Care and Civility, Registrar, Financial Aid, Testing and Evaluation Services, International Services, Admissions & Recruitment, Office of University Assessment & Accreditation, Office of Disability Access, Student Assistance Resource Center, and Title IX.
Position Overview
This position is part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) and the Department of Testing and Evaluation Services. This position supports UNTHSC students and academic departments with a wide variety of student assessment (examination/testing) activities including creating and administering assessments. This position fosters student success by ensuring student knowledge is effectively measured and academic curricular goals are achieved.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- A highly organized self-starter and an independent thinker with the ability to work collaboratively with fellow employees, faculty, and staff.
- Attention to detail and accuracy are a must.
- Ability to work on multiple projects with varying deadlines in a high paced, time-sensitive, accuracy-essential environment.
- Possess strong computer skills and be proficient working with a wide range of software programs including Word, Excel, and database management tools. Experience with MacBooks is a plus.
- Ability to set and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Desired applicant will place a high priority on customer service.
- Experience in support roles, interacting with clients from multiple levels of an organization.
- Experience in an academic support environment is preferable. Experience supporting and interacting with university faculty, students, and administration is a plus.
- Experience administering and scoring examinations, and interpreting/explaining the results of student
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and proven written communication skills.
- Confidence speaking before groups of students (max. 300).
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional early start times, evenings or weekends required for divisional events.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Enrollment Services Associate
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear
Job Duties
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Support academic departments with the entry of assessment items, creation of assessments, posting and delivering assessments, and reporting assessment results to faculty and students.
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Manage student assessment related databases, including computer-based item banks. Provide updated item banks and assessment data reports as needed.
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Manage the student assessment calendar. Communicate with academic programs and students regarding overall testing schedule and makeup assessments.
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Provide support for all assessments including proctor support when needed. Process scantron-based assessments. This will require a basic knowledge of computer operations and a willingness to learn new technology.
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Maintain official gradebook for academic courses, including tracking of student absences and makeup procedures, applying assessment penalties as applicable based on program procedures, and processing final course reports. Communicating with academic programs for final grade approval, communicating with the Registrar’s Office regarding grades to be uploaded, and notifying students of final grades.
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Other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S5174P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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