Title: Testing Center Assistant Job ID: 222331710301
Campus: Uvalde (All Campuses) Closing Date: January 26, 2023

Job Duties: The Testing Assistant will provide services to support the daily operations of the
SWTJC Testing Center. Under general supervision of the Testing Center Coordinator, the
incumbent assists and participates in the day-to-day testing services, provides technical
assistance in areas such as installation and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and
other equipment, maintains computer software to support testing programs according to testing
agencies requirements, troubleshoots and maintains the Testing Center’s computer labs, and
assists in configuration of all computer-based testing. Fully participates in test administration or
proctoring, including traveling to test and weekend testing as requested by the Testing Center
Coordinator. The Testing Assistant must possess strong problem solving skills, organizational
skills and oral/written communication skills. Contributes to the overall success of students, the
Department of Student Engagement and Success, and the College.

The following responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work to be
performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Familiar with and able to administer all exams offered by the Testing Center.
2. Possesses thorough knowledge and abides by testing policies and procedures and rules and
regulations set by testing agencies and the Testing Center.
3. Adheres to strict test protocols, verification of identification, and eligibility of all examinees
and maintains exam security.
4. Assists with testing accommodations, as requested by the Testing Center Coordinator.
5. Promptly alerts the Testing Center Coordinator of any irregularities during testing.
6. Assists in management of all computer exams inventory; security of all students score records;
and transfer of digital data, scores, and reports as requested.
7. Assists with configuration and maintenance of all the computer-based testing.
8. Attends testing workshops and conferences in order to stay current and comply with all
testing procedures and regulations.
9. Answers the phone, takes messages, and responds to inquiries; communicates with students,
faculty, staff, the general public, and external agencies.
10. Assists with preparation, maintenance, and security of paper/pencil testing materials for
prison testing program.
11. Ensures that the testing lab and testing materials are prepared as needed.

Salary: Clerical Group I Schedule, 12-month position

Other Benefits: Benefits package available (Health/Life insurance, retirement plan, sick/personal
leave, holidays, waived tuition for eligible employees and dependents).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience & Training: Previous experience working in a higher education setting. Testing Center
and/or Information Technology experience is strongly preferred. Experience working with
economically, educationally, and socially underrepresented populations.

Additional Qualification Requirements: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must possess the
required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with
or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the job. Experience in working
with diverse populations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must provide
verifiable credentials; successful completion of background and reference check specified for the
position. Travel required to other geographic locations served by the college. Must have a valid
Driver's License and be insurable through SWTJC insurers.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Coordinator, Southwest Texas Junior College, 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX 78801. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to verify the status of a position. Submit the following required documents: (1. Letter of intent, (2. SWTJC Application, (3.
Resume, (4. Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts are required if hired). All documents become property of SWTJC.

With respect to the employment and promotion of teaching and non-teaching personnel, it is the policy of Southwest Texas Junior College not to

discriminate either in favor of or against any persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution