Part Time Assessment Center Assistant

Part Time Assessment Center Assistant

Hourly Rate : $19.05

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Applications accepted through Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7 PM CT or until the position is filled.

The

Assessment Center Assistant is responsible for coordinating the operations of a

high-volume educational testing unit. This includes greeting visitors and

callers; managing check-in and check-out of examinees; proctoring a wide

variety of assessments, including paper, computer, and internet-based

examinations; maintaining detailed records in accordance with federal, state,

and campus regulations; performing data entry; and providing administrative and

clerical support to the Director.

The Assessment Center Assistant appointment is on a schedule established by the

Assessment Center Director. Internal and

external events occasionally necessitate an altered work schedule. The Assistant must be able to work

effectively with the public in a high-volume environment with minimal

supervision, frequent interruptions, and simultaneous tasks. The position

involves access to and daily handling of confidential records and information.

Applicants must submit :

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Essential

Job Functions :

Administer and proctor exams; generate score reports and record test results.

Become certified as a High Stakes Testing Proctor for companies such as Pearson VUE PSI, Castle, etc.

Preserve and maintain current and historical examinee test records.

Handle inquiries (walk-in, phone, email) to the Assessment Center and schedule testing appointments.

Determine which exams an individual is qualified to take.

Provide appropriate guidance in regard to timely and efficient completion of all requirements including deadline dates that would affect entry into a student's desired program.

Provide information to applicants about the College and its courses and programs.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with Assessment Center equipment and escalate to Campus Technologies if needed.

Maintain appropriate inventory levels to sustain operations.

Train and coordinate student and hourly workers.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Associate

degree or three (3) years' equivalent work experience in testing, higher

education, or an office setting or an equivalent combination of related

education and work experience.

Must be at least 21

years old.

Be a US citizen or Permanent US legal resident alien.

Pass a 5-year federal

background check.

Excellent interpersonal

and customer service skills.

Effectively communicate

with a diverse clientele, including individuals with English as a second

language.

Work quickly and accurately under pressure and effectively deal with a wide variety of situations, some potentially stressful.

Ability to interact

professionally and competently with other Parkland staff, other

universities' staff, state certification boards, and national testing

services to ensure a high-quality testing program.

Ability to manage a

computer lab and troubleshoot common technical problems.

Functional capacity in

the Microsoft Office Suite programs, with the ability to learn the

Parkland information system, computerized testing system, and new programs

as technology changes.

Strong organizational

skills with the capability to multitask.

Written and verbal

English skills and mathematical abilities sufficient to perform the

functions of the position.

In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work

restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5 / 15-139.5), candidates for employment at

Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to

suspend his / her SURS annuity upon employment.

This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity

under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https : / / www.parkland.edu / careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.

For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer