The Test Center Assistant provides services to students and faculty in the RVCC Testing Center and may administer approved testing at designated off site locations. Assistants are responsible for administering and proctoring written and computer-based tests following established procedures.

Essential Duties:

Administer paper and computer-based tests to students and community members according to established policies and instructors' directions. Check student identification to assure that the correct test is given only to the designated student. Accurately explain instructions to students and observe that all procedures are followed.

Respond to telephone, email and in-person requests as needed.

Conduct or assist in off-site testing according to established procedures.

Recommend to students which placement tests should be retaken based upon an analysis of preliminary scores and knowledge of the registration and placement process.

Refer students to appropriate advisors/counselors or other department units.

Maintain accurate records of students needing testing and those tested and verify appropriate placement of students.

Maintain the security and confidentiality of records.

Prepare, order, package, organize and distribute tests.

Become certified as a NJ high school equivalency proctor or administrator as determined by the Director. Support high school equivalency testing and record-keeping as assigned.

Input student data into Excel and Banner as assigned.

Maintain cleanliness of testing surfaces.

Ensure accurate filing and cleanliness of testing materials and test booklets.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Test Center Assistants work from 10 to 20 hours a week, depending on testing volume. During high demand periods, such as final exam week and the weeks immediately prior to a semester, Assistants are expected to be available 15 to 24 hours per week.

This position requires availability morning, afternoon, evening and/or occasional Saturdays.

Students are ineligible to apply.

Alumni are eligible 2 years after graduation from RVCC.

Physical Demands:

Requires sitting, standing, bending, kneeling and/or crouching, walking, and climbing.

Looking at and utilizing computer monitors.

Occasionally move and lift up to 25 pounds.