What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Testing Services position at Arkansas Tech University?
Department: Student Wellness
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025
Salary: $43,000
About Arkansas Tech
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Wellness, this position coordinates and administers computer-based and paper-based testing programs, ensuring that requirements for the administration of standardized tests are satisfied and that all restricted materials are kept secure. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Administering tests and coordinating the administration of tests.
Interacting and corresponding with testing agencies, internal departments, faculty, and test takers.
Scheduling and coordination of personnel, materials, and technical resources.
Hiring, training, directing, and evaluating test supervisors, proctors, and student workers.
Resolution of problems and irregularities that occur during testing and the preparation of irregularity reports.
Maintain the highest level of test security, following all policies for storing and administering exams.
Orchestrate the University's accommodated testing, training faculty and students as needed to complete their roles in the accommodated testing process.
Maintaining accurate and complete records, logs, and calendars as required.
Recommending, implementing, and maintaining appropriate procedures and policies for testing programs.
Assisting with the preparation of testing program reports as required by the department, University, state, and federal government.
Assisting instructors with the administration of make-up exams for the general student population.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large groups of students and test candidates.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact in a positive and confident manner with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrates strong written communication skills.
Ability to supervise student workers and direct other employees during test administration and preparation.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including the demonstrated ability to set up and work with spreadsheets and databases in Microsoft Excel.
Basic technical skills included changing computer settings, installing software, etc.
Ability to work varied hours, including frequent weekend hours and occasional early morning and evening hours as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 1-year related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of testing programs and procedures, including computer-based testing, accommodated testing, placement testing, etc.
Experience within a university testing center or other testing center.
Strong history of independent, detailed, accurate process-driven work.
Attention to detail in verbal and written communications.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This position reports to the office on the university campus. Occasional night and weekend hours will be required to fulfill the job duties, as well as the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
What to Submit
Cover letter.
Resume.
Three professional references.
To be considered for the position of Coordinator, Testing Services, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on November 6, 2025, before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025
Salary: $43,000
About Arkansas Tech
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Student Wellness, this position coordinates and administers computer-based and paper-based testing programs, ensuring that requirements for the administration of standardized tests are satisfied and that all restricted materials are kept secure. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month position.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Administering tests and coordinating the administration of tests.
Interacting and corresponding with testing agencies, internal departments, faculty, and test takers.
Scheduling and coordination of personnel, materials, and technical resources.
Hiring, training, directing, and evaluating test supervisors, proctors, and student workers.
Resolution of problems and irregularities that occur during testing and the preparation of irregularity reports.
Maintain the highest level of test security, following all policies for storing and administering exams.
Orchestrate the University's accommodated testing, training faculty and students as needed to complete their roles in the accommodated testing process.
Maintaining accurate and complete records, logs, and calendars as required.
Recommending, implementing, and maintaining appropriate procedures and policies for testing programs.
Assisting with the preparation of testing program reports as required by the department, University, state, and federal government.
Assisting instructors with the administration of make-up exams for the general student population.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large groups of students and test candidates.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and interact in a positive and confident manner with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrates strong written communication skills.
Ability to supervise student workers and direct other employees during test administration and preparation.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including the demonstrated ability to set up and work with spreadsheets and databases in Microsoft Excel.
Basic technical skills included changing computer settings, installing software, etc.
Ability to work varied hours, including frequent weekend hours and occasional early morning and evening hours as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 1-year related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of testing programs and procedures, including computer-based testing, accommodated testing, placement testing, etc.
Experience within a university testing center or other testing center.
Strong history of independent, detailed, accurate process-driven work.
Attention to detail in verbal and written communications.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This position reports to the office on the university campus. Occasional night and weekend hours will be required to fulfill the job duties, as well as the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
What to Submit
Cover letter.
Resume.
Three professional references.
To be considered for the position of Coordinator, Testing Services, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on November 6, 2025, before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Salary : $43,000
