POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Director
Director, Testing Services
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Administrative
GRADE:
C
JOB SUMMARY: Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate the District’s testing services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Direct, develop, implement, and administer the District’s comprehensive testing
services which include GED testing, instructor services, placement testing, state
mandated and national testing programs, and computerized testing programs.
2.
Develop, recommend, establish and monitor internal operational standards,
policies and procedures to ensure test security of all testing instruments and
compliance with local, state, and federal test regulations; management record
keeping activities for all components to insure integrity and accountability of
testing centers; prepare necessary reports for the district, fund sponsors, and
state/federal agencies as required.
25%
3.
Responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of the
department. Research, plan, recommend, and implement departmental budget.
Manage personnel assigned to Testing Services. Review and recommend policies
and procedures in adherence with federal and state law, through the appropriate
decision ranking channels.
20%
4.
Review new test instruments to determine applicability and use within the District;
consult with college faculty and instructional deans regarding piloting new test
instruments and setting of course recommendation cut scores; provide consultation
to faculty, other district departments, and community agencies regarding special
testing accommodations, problems, customer and student requests or complaints.
10%
5.
Responsible for GED Testing Services, ensure test security, record keeping and
compliance with GED Testing Services (Washington, DC) and Texas Education
Agency (TEA) regulations. Serve as Test Center Director for THEA testing
activities.
5%
6.
Develop and disseminate Testing Services information within the District and
community; develop and maintain professional liaison relationships with testing
companies and state and federal testing agencies.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
Revised: 11/30/11
Amended: 6/01/09
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President, Student Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of department personnel.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budgets
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of related experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Must have the skill and ability to plan, organize, lead, and control personnel and
operations of a large department;
Effective communication and problem solving skills in a variety of circumstances.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, telephone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally
required to stand; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Revised: 11/30/11
Amended: 6/01/09
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POSITION TITLE:
DIRECTOR, TESTING SERVICES
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Revised: 11/30/11
Amended: 6/01/09
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 11/30/11
Amended: 6/01/09
Date
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