Temporary Testing Center Assistant Director

The UAA Testing Center is looking for a temporary staff to cover for the position of Assistant Director. If you are interested we invite you to apply.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the UAA Testing Center at both the main campus and JBER, working in coordination with the Director to ensure secure, efficient, and high-quality testing services. Key duties include overseeing test administration, supervising staff and student employees, managing testing schedules and equipment. The position also leads proctoring activities, ensuring compliance with testing protocols, addressing technical issues, and maintaining the integrity of all exams administered. Responsibilities extend to data collection, storage, and analysis in accordance with university, national, and federal guidelines. The role supports policy development, staff training, implementation of new technologies, and collaboration with testing vendors to expand services to students, the military, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will thrive in this role by demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. They should have a solid understanding of testing principles, test development, administration, and analysis, along with experience using computer-based and online testing platforms. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders are essential. The candidate should also be familiar with testing regulations, including ADA requirements, and capable of supervising Testing Center staff. Additional qualifications include experience in decision-making within a testing environment, fiscal management, policy implementation, online proctoring, and security surveillance. Attention to detail, accountability, and proficiency with standard office equipment are also important.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and four years progressively responsible experience relevant to the program specialty, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Candidates must possess advanced computer skills to include software installation and upgrades. Candidates must be familiar with how to utilize a web camera and other biometric equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to perform basic equipment installation that may require frequent bending and squatting.
Ability to walk around for extended periods of time in supervision of testing candidates.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt temporary staff position, new hires will be placed on the UA Temporary Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Francine Feero, at frfeero@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.