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Position Number: 1786998
Location: Hanford, CA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Assessment Specialist

Salary: $48,816.00 - $65,316.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified - Full-time
Job Number: 5876-c-01/20
Closing: 2/7/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Hanford, CA
Department: Student Services
Division:

General Description
Under the direction of the Provost of the COS Hanford Educational Center and the Director, Access and Ability Center, the Assessment Specialist will perform a variety of specialized duties related to the coordination, planning and implementation of assessment, testing, placement, and orientation in support of student services activities at the Hanford Educational Center. This will include, but is not limited to planning and implementation of program activities, providing students with information regarding test procedures and results, maintaining records, collaborating with other District campus offices and providing students with related information.
This is a Full-Time 12 month position.
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Initial placement is at $48,816.
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Job Duties
Job duties of the Assessment Specialist include:

Provide to student's accurate information about educational and student support programs of the college; distribute information to students in various settings.
Provide information for general college preparation, financial aid, EOP&S and AAC, and other student activity and student support services of the college.
Explain the process for applying to college and seeking financial aid and other student support services.
Oversee testing processes and facilities at the Hanford Educational Center in cooperation with other District testing sites.
Coordinate schedules procedures, and requirements for testing AAC students as well as other proctoring duties; this will include working with faculty, oversight of testing activities and protocols, oversight of any student employees or proctors.
Administer a variety of tests to individuals and groups of students in the testing center in a wide variety of academic subject areas including math, science, agriculture, English, foreign language, music, history and other subjects.
Perform specialized duties related to assessment for college students that result in proper placement of students in reading, writing, mathematics, and English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum.
Plan, organize, and administer computerized and traditional pencil and paper assessment testing both on and off campus to large groups or on an individual basis, assist in the development of test schedules, assist students with proper test selection and monitor test site for appropriate testing atmosphere.
Operate software and databases necessary to organize and analyze data, generate reports, including but not limited to assessment, testing, orientation, student support services.
Understand the registration processes and make appropriate referrals for admissions, registration and related matriculation processes.
Communicate with college and District faculty and staff as needed.
Troubleshoot computer hardware and software for testing, assessment, admission and registration systems.
Administer various testing, assessment programs as well as related outreach activities on and off campus by coordinating with other employees, designing publicity efforts, coordinating dates, schedules and facilities. Create records and retrieve data from various data base programs to compile statistics; evaluate testing programs and prepare special reports. Establish and maintain relationships with staff and District feeder high schools to implement the goals of the District.
Greet students, visitors, and others, and provide information and assistance regarding assessment, admissions, testing, financial aid and the various activities conducted in the Hanford Student Services office. Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
Perform other duties reasonably related to the job classification.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:

Completion of two years of college-level training and
Two years of increasingly responsible business/office experience.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California driver's license
Evening and weekend work
Travel to different work sites
An incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias

Working Conditions:
Environment

Indoor work environment
Constant interruptions
Contact with students, staff, supervisors, and the public
Drive vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the College

Physical Abilities

Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds to move necessary materials and supplies to conduct testing
Ability to communicate with students/employees/public
Ability to read documents
Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time
Ability to reach in all directions

Knowledge and Abilities
The hiring committee is seeking evidence of the following:

Knowledge of:

Federal and state guidelines and regulations related to testing
Fundamentals of test administration
Principles and techniques of assessment and proficiency testing
Specialized assessment software packages/applications
Techniques to diagnose computer hardware and software problems
Word Processing, spreadsheet and database programs
Public relations and student outreach techniques
Interpersonal skill using tact, patience and courtesy
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Record keeping techniques
Oral and written communications
Telephone techniques and etiquette

Ability to:

Administer tests and maintain testing environment
Trouble shoot computer hardware and software problems
Compile and verify data and prepare reports using appropriate and correct English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions.
Prioritize work and meet schedules and time lines
Operate a variety of office machines and equipment including the computer, printer, scanner, and copier for the preparation and maintenance of a variety of documents, correspondence, reports, and related materials
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
Maintain confidentiality of student information

Application Procedure
To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

An online job application.
Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant's experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
Resume

Recruitment Analyst: Keila Reynoso 559-730-3920

Full-time classified employees enjoy a number of benefits while working at the College of the Sequoias. These benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (for more information, please visit "Employee Insurance" on COS' Human Resources webpage at: http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Insurance.aspx
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan (PERS)

01 Do you possess two years of college-level training?

02 Please list when and where you obtained your two years of college-level training.

03 Do you possess two years of increasingly responsible business/office experience?

04 Please list when you obtained your two years of increasingly responsible business/office experience.

05 I acknowledge that I have the read the job flyer and submitted all required documents listed under "Application Procedures." If you are missing any of the following documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded to the hiring committee.

Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
Resume

Required Question

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/2693270/assessment-specialist

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.