Testing Center Assistant Director

The University of Alaska Anchorage is recruiting for an Assistant Director for the Testing Center. This position will proctor tests, and manage the Testing Center alongside the Director of the Testing Center. If you have passion working with students and administering a student oriented program then we encourage you to apply!

The Testing Center Assistant Director works under the supervision of the Testing Center Director of the UAA Testing Center. The Testing Center is a part of UAA Student Affairs. The incumbent is responsible for test administration and monitoring candidates for computer and paper based exams inside the Testing Center. Candidates are monitored using video, audio and computer monitoring software.

To thrive in this role, the successful applicant would have experience working in an educational and/or university setting with a large complex student population. Experience with online proctoring technologies. Previous security surveillance experience preferred. Experience in work that required attention to detail with a high level of accountability. Experience in working collaboratively and effectively as a part of a team. Excellent organizational and planning skills. Proficient with standard office equipment, including computers, and programs, scanner, fax machine, copier. Experience working as a computer based proctor where the primary job was observation and test administration. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. Knowledge of testing principles and best practices, including test development, administration, and analysis. Familiarity with testing technologies, including computer-based and online testing platforms. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with testing regulations and compliance standards, including ADA requirements. Ability to supervise Testing Center staff. Ability to analyze complex situations within the Testing Center and make responsible decisions. Knowledge of fiscal management, ability to develop and implement policy.

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 with or without reasonable accommodation 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.

In accordance with FAA testing requirements, candidates with a felony conviction within the past five years are ineligible. This position is a designated Protection of Minor (POM) role; therefore, background check approval must also comply with the university’s POM standards. Applicants with convictions for child endangerment neglect, or any offense that puts a minor at risk (under the age of 18) are not eligible.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at its facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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☎️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.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

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.