Assessment Specialist



Assessment Specialist

Salary

$43,464.00 - $59,225.00 Annually

Location

Elmore, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02366

College/Division

ISTC-501020-Counseling and Career Guidance

Opening Date

03/08/2023

Closing Date

3/22/2023 3:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Ingram State Technical College

Position Summary

Coordinates and oversees all day-to-day aspects of administering a range of testing activities conducted College-wide in designated testing areas and computer testing labs.  Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however, the Director of Student Support Services and his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the College’s needs.  Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however, the Director of Student Support Services and his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the College’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Keeps the contractual obligation by understanding and upholding the policies of the GED Testing Services/Pearson VUE policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Coordinates standardized group and/or individual test administration; administers and/or coordinates admissions, credentials/certification, and vocational aptitude/interest testing.
  • Administer a range of standardized tests, including but not limited to:  GED, TABE, ACT Work keys, ACT, etc.
  • Follow all GED/Pearson VUE, ISTC testing program policies, procedures, and schedules, and ensures adequate staffing for the administration of examinations.
  • Order and maintain the administration of tests by test administrators and proctors; ensure test instructions are accurate and appropriate testing environments are maintained.
  • Ensures test results are fairly and accurately scored utilizing automated or manual processes, configures and operates test scoring scanners, and sets up and maintains computerized test score tracking systems and databases.
  • Provides routine reports, reviews, information, and advisement to the GED Chief Examiner.
  • Keeps informed of advancing technology in standardized test administration, computer bases testing, machine scoring, and associated software.
  • Maintains and reviews all test logs, testing session reports, test incident reports, and other documentation,
  • Schedules and publicizes testing sessions throughout the year.
  • Verifies the identity and eligibility of testing candidates; check-in examinees explain the exam process and monitor examinees while testing.
  • Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
  • Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license and is eligible for College automotive insurance coverage.
  • Controls GED testing sessions by following all GED/Pearson VUE and ISTC standards for conducting a testing session under normal conditions or with accommodations.
  • Communicates with internal (Pearson VUE) departments to investigate and fix technical issues.
  • Handling personal or confidential information.
  • Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
  • Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
  • Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

Qualifications

An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.  A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing are preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution.  Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama’s correctional facilities.  The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.  

CTE / Adult Education Sites
Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility
Limestone Correctional Facility
Bibb Correctional Facility
Main Campus
Donaldson Correctional Facility
St. Clair Correctional Facility
Draper Instructional Service Site
Thomasville Day Reporting Center
Easterling Correctional Facility
Tutwiler Instructional Service Center
Fountain Correctional Facility
Ventress Correctional Facility



Additional Adult Education Sites
Birmingham Work Release Center
Loxley Work Release Center
Bullock County Correctional Facility 
Montgomery Women's Facility
Elmore Correctional Facility
North Alabama Work Release Center
Kilby Correctional Facility
Red Eagle Work Release Center



Pardons and Paroles Centers
Birmingham Day Reporting Center
Baldwin Day Reporting Center Lite
Huntsville Day Reporting Center
Fort Payne Day Reporting Center Lite
Montgomery Day Reporting Center
Jasper Day Reporting Center Lite
Mobile Day Reporting Center
Opelika Day Reporting Center Lite
Perry County Reenty Education Program
Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite

 

 Salary Range: Salary will be determined by placement on the appropriate Alabama Community College System-approved salary schedule. E3 03 ($43,464  - $59,225)

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:  https://istc.edu/employment/  

 If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at andrea.richardson@istc.edu

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position.  The applicant’s sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. 

A complete application consists of the following: 

  • Online employment application
  • Current resume
  • Copies of college transcripts

Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate.   Degrees must be posted on transcripts. 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses.  Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

 

 The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.  Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

 

 In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check.  If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

 

 Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

 

 ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees.  ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.

 Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.  
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions.  Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control.   The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.  The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly.  State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly.  State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control.  The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip  

Premium amounts: 
  • Single $ 30
  • Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
  • Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
  • Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.  

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
  • Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
  • Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy.  The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.  

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
  • 1/3 waived after 1st year
  • 2/3 waived after 2nd year
  • 3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System.  Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Agency
ACCS
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