Testing Coordinator

Testing Coordinator

American International University

Reports to: Director of Testing & Enrollment Technology

Job Purpose: The position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the operational activities in Testing Services. In close collaboration with Enrollment and Academic Affairs, the coordinator will be responsible for new student assessment and placement tests, make-up exam service, and various other exams or testing services as needed.

Duties:

1. Serve as member of the Enrollment Managementdivision, participating in discussions,decision-making, and policy recommendations


2. Under the guidance ofthe Vice President, develop and oversee testing budget ensuringadequate testing materials and supplies to meet demand


3. Work closely with Enrollment and theFoundation Programto develop and administer all admissions related testing and any academic assessment testing that may be needed.


4. Develop and oversee daily, weekly and monthly testing activities; monitor testing center usageand needs; record number of test takers and types of exams given in the testing center


5. Coordinate and publish testing schedules


6. Advise students about testing options, availability of tests, score requirements, and addressproblems and resolutions regarding testing


7. In collaboration with Academic Affairs, determine and implement best practice strategies foraccommodations testing and make-up exams .


8. Develop and publish testing strategies and testing integrity; conduct testing workshops inconjunction withEnrollment and Academic Affairs.


9. Provide placement testing informational materials and respond to queries about the placement testing program for prospective students and applicants


10. Maintain testing center; report, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with hardware, software andother computer-related issues


11. Handle the ordering and secure storage of testing materials; making sure to maintain adequate supplies of tests at all times


12. Train allocated staff members in the test administration process


13. Allocate proctors to administer tests where needed,


14. Administer various assessments: placement, make-up, and accommodation test sessions where needed.


15. Process students for registration of various tests


16. Develop and maintain procedure manuals related to testing programs and services


17. Assist in the identification, implementation and evaluation of technology programs intended toenhance the testing department operations


18. Assist with the development, revision, and distribution of marketing, educational, andinformational publications and materials related to theEnrollment and Academic Affairs


19. Provide assistance to otherstudentdevelopment programs as needed


20. Assist in preparing for accreditation, local, U.S. regional and programmatic


21. Participate in new student orientations


22. Participate in outreach activities both on and off campus, representing AIU at fairs, exhibitions, and schools, as well as conducting presentations for prospective students and/or advisors as needed

Potential Reporting Positions:

1. Testing Specialist


2. Proctors


3. Student Workers

Skills:

1. Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position


2. Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within theUniversityin English; must possess effective presentation skills; Ability to speak Arabic a plus


3. Knowledge ofuniversityenrollment services policies and procedures,anddegree programsoffered


4. Demonstrated understanding of the role of testing in thecollegeexperience


5. Strong knowledge of testing etiquette and integrity


6. Demonstrated understanding ofUniversity structure, policies and procedures


7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications


8. Demonstrated skills in researching issuesandproblems using software and the Internet


9. Demonstrable high ethical standards and patience especially as it relates to testing


10. Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials


11. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and problem-solve; sound professional judgment;initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability


12. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of professionals and communityconstituents

Experience and Education:

1. Bachelor's Degree required.


2. Experience in planning and conducting presentations

About American InternationalUniversity:

AIUis a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of itscommunity.AIU’soffers degree programs inEngineering,Architecture, andDesign,andBusinessAdministrationwhere the language of instruction is English.

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