Part-Time Testing Assistant

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community – https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Columbus State University has an opening for a part-time Testing Assistant in the CSU Center for Accommodation and Access. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the testing process for identified students with disabilities through the administration and active proctoring of exams. This position reports directly to the Director of the Center for Accommodation and Access, but may receive instruction from other office and division members. This position will routinely interact with students and faculty/staff. This position will primarily work the hours of 4:00pm-8:00pm, Monday ¿ Thursday.

Prepare workstations for testing; admit test takers and verify identity;explain testing procedures; continuous monitoring of test taker behavior via walkthroughs, audio/video surveillance, and screen management software; conclude tests;clean workstations; answer phones and assist public by providing general information by telephone or in person and assist with ongoing filing and awareness projects as well as greet visitors, ascertains nature of business and refer them to the appropriate person.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; successful completion of at least 2 years or 60 credit hours of post-secondary education; and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor¿s degree and/or experience in post-secondary enrollment services,student services, or academic affairs is highly desirable.

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Skills required are attention to detail; accuracy; organization; ability to interpret detailed instructions; ability to follow and implement rules and regulations; excellent customer service; excellent verbal and written communication; ability to multitask; ability to prioritize work assignments; ability to work independently; ability to project a calm demeanor; and maintain confidentiality of tests and test takers.The candidate must be aware that the work is non-routine and self-directed.The candidate must have experience using Microsoft Office and Internet browsers.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to [email protected].

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.