Position Summary

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications for a part-time Testing Center Proctor (Teacher's Aide 1) (not more than 15 hours per week) on the Mount Vernon Campus. This position acts as a public-facing resource in secure testing for students, faculty, and staff through GED, placement, and a variety of other testing.

This is a part-time, hourly position, typically working 15 or fewer hours per week during the period of Monday through Friday within business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work days and hours may vary based on the need of the program. The exact schedule will be worked out with the candidate selected for hire.

SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success. We are looking for faculty who show exceptional classroom skills and who challenge students through innovative inclusive pedagogy and teaching strategies. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish a warm, welcoming, supportive and secure climate for SVC students, faculty, staff and community members;
• Proctor computerized placement testing, paper and computer-based faculty and community-member testing, and GED to groups and individuals;
• Maintain security and integrity of tests in accordance with strict procedural and confidentiality policies;
• Answer general questions about college testing services in person and via phone and email and make appropriate referrals to campus offices and community resources;
• Assist with maintaining manual and electronic filing systems and databases;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, quickly, and accurately in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with student records in accordance with FERPA as well as private testing company guidelines;
• Ability to maintain a calm, controlled, and supportive atmosphere under pressure;
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new computer programs;
• Excellent phone and customer service skills;
• Proactive and a positive approach in working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds;
• Dependability and flexibility in scheduling work hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 
  Associate's degree and experience working in education and/ or administrative support

OR

• High School Diploma/ GED and one year of experience working in education and/ or administrative support.

AND

• Multilingual in English and Spanish, including the ability to read, write, and speak in Spanish at an advanced/fluent speaker level.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher education setting;
• Experience proctoring standardized tests;
• Experience working with confidential records;
• Experience maintaining consistency of rules across multiple regulatory authorities.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

Salary and Benefits:

• Rate of pay is $15.74 per hour.
• Eligibility for benefits is in compliance with state rules and regulations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, the candidate must pass a criminal background check;
• If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country;
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications, and
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that includes the following:

• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
• A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter)

Application Deadline: Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings which may occur in the future. The College reserves the right to hire one or more candidates./

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at: https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.