College & Career Readiness is a grant funded program.  Positions are contingent upon continued grant funding.

POSITION PURPOSE

The CCR/GED^® Test and Intake Coordinator is responsible for proper administration of the GED^® test, CCR program assessments, and supervision of the CCR Intake office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GED^®:

• Acquire and maintain Test Administrator (TA) certification from Pearson Vue and serve as Site Manager for the administration of GED^® tests in both Twin Falls and Burley
• Understand and uphold the policies of the Pearson Vue Policy and Procedures Manual and ensure that all staff members under his or her supervision do likewise
• Maintain the security of the GED^® tests and test administration according to the Pearson Vue Policies and Procedures Manual
• Comply with all applicable legal requirements relating to the activities of official Pearson Vue Authorized GED^® Test Centers
• Make readily available information about accommodations and provide testing for GED^®  candidates with disabilities providing accessible testing with approved accommodation.
• Attend meetings for GED^®  examiners as sponsored by the State of Idaho
• Train GED^®  Pearson Vue Test Administrators as required
• Manage scholarship award process
• Oversee development of, and participate in, annual GED^® graduation ceremony.

College & Career Readiness:

• Oversee administration of program assessments and class placement for all CCR locations
• Understand and apply National Reporting System standards and state Assessment Policy for all program test administration
• Provide information about accommodations and administer appropriate testing for CCR students with disabilities, with approved accommodations
• Train new intake/testing personnel on policies and administration of program assessments
• Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with supervisors, college staff, students, and the community
• Administer tests and maintain appropriate records for any business agency that contracts for testing
• Track billing and financial records for contracted testing
• Develop and conduct program orientations

UNIQUE FUNCTIONS

• Train, supervise, and schedule testing staff
• Maintain the overall quality of the GED^® testing program at Official Pearson Vue Authorized GED^® Test Centers
• Schedule and supervise GED^® testing at the main CSI site as well as in all outreach areas that are authorized by Pearson Vue for testing
• Supervise the administration of program assessments at all sites
• Supervise the administration of contract testing for workforce assessment
  
  

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to work effectively with staff and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Good customer relation skills; ability to be firm but compassionate.
• Ability to adapt to frequent change
• Ability to manage conflict in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to adhere to, and enforce, all assessment policies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all student matters

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED

• Acquire and maintain certification for GED^®, and CCR program assessments. 
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft suite of programs (Office, Excel, etc.), including cloud-based programs
• Sufficient computer competency to troubleshoot technological problems required

EDUCATION / TRAINING REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field and background in teaching, counseling, and/or testing.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Strong attention to detail. Must have sufficient computer competency to learn assessment and program software and navigate employment-related websites. 

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Full time; Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Hours may vary based upon job duties.  Some evenings and Saturdays required.  Travel to off campus sites required.

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.