The Testing Assistant is an integral part of the Testing Center providing support for the administration of tests to the RCSJ college community and beyond. The Testing Assistant duties will include scheduling, registering, maintaining records and administering tests including but not limited to: ACCUPLACER, HESI, TEAS, ACT, NICET, DSST and CLEP.
Examples of Duties
Provides clear instructions to all test participants and ascertains that the candidate understands what is expected of them for all standardized computer testing.
Interprets individual test results and advises students after placement tests.
Responsible for proctoring Academic Makeup Tests for students missing a test in class making sure students and instructors are aware of instructions.
Provides excellent customer service skills to a wide variety of staff, faculty and external clients as well as to approximately 9,000 test takers each year.
Facilitates testing by surveillance and monitoring of the test takers.
Handles test inquiries and scheduling appointments.
Organizes and files daily test sign-ins and report copies.
Maintains test security at all times- Secures test, records and reports.
Confers with Administrator of Testing Services, Coordinator Testing Services and Coordinator of Testing Center Computer Technologies regarding schedules for testing appointments.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Demonstrate ability to work well with individuals and the Testing Center team.
Organized and expresses thoughts clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
Navigate through computerized testing screens and college database systems.
Tutors will be responsible for tutoring Rowan College of South Jersey students seeking help in the subject for which the peer tutor was hired. Tutors will provide help with course material, suggest study and testing strategies, and suggest supplemental study materials.
Examples of Duties
Meets with students in tutoring sessions or on a small-group basis to provide learning assistance.
Explains material to students utilizing a variety of learning strategies.
Maintains a weekly schedule of available hours in the Academic Support Center for student appointments for content course and/or learning strategies.
Keep regular and accurate records of tutoring sessions using the TutorTrac software and Tutoring Log.
Contacts instructor of class(es) when appropriate to obtain any necessary course syllabi or materials.
Participates in tutor-training sessions.
Attends all staff meetings and professional development sessions.
Follows policies and procedures of department and RCSJ.
Assists with additional duties such as covering front desk, answering phones, organizing materials, and performing other clerical duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned "A" in course(s) interested in tutoring
3.0 minimum GPA
Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to relate to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds
Sensitivity and desire to help fellow students
Work ethic that involves responsibility, reliability, and punctuality