What are the responsibilities and job description for the P/T Sr. Technical Assistant/ High School Equivalency (HSE) Examiner position at Westchester Community College?
Location: Mount Vernon, NY Category: Hourly Positions Job Type: Hourly Posted On: Mon Jul 20 2026 Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Workforce Development, the P/T Senior Technical Assistant/ HSE Examiner assists with the administration of the High School Equivalency (HSE) Examination. The incumbent receives instruction from the Testing Coordinator.
The P/T Senior Technical Assistant/HSE Examiner assists in the administration of the New York State high school equivalency exam and performs related administrative tasks. They administer the tests at scheduled times according to all applicable procedures, laws and regulations; prepare the exam setting, process test candidates and communicates effectively with test candidates taking into consideration the varied educational levels and backgrounds of those requiring information.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university, and experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing.
The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines. The successful candidate must also be able to work with colleagues within the organization and with external agencies and have effective communication skills.
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in an educational institution is strongly preferred. Prior experience as a test proctor is also strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $26.42 per hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays, approximately 7 hours per day. Some evening hours required.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Workforce Development, the P/T Senior Technical Assistant/ HSE Examiner assists with the administration of the High School Equivalency (HSE) Examination. The incumbent receives instruction from the Testing Coordinator.
The P/T Senior Technical Assistant/HSE Examiner assists in the administration of the New York State high school equivalency exam and performs related administrative tasks. They administer the tests at scheduled times according to all applicable procedures, laws and regulations; prepare the exam setting, process test candidates and communicates effectively with test candidates taking into consideration the varied educational levels and backgrounds of those requiring information.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university, and experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing.
The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines. The successful candidate must also be able to work with colleagues within the organization and with external agencies and have effective communication skills.
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in an educational institution is strongly preferred. Prior experience as a test proctor is also strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $26.42 per hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays, approximately 7 hours per day. Some evening hours required.
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