P/T Senior Technical Assistant/HSE Examiner

Westchester Community College   Yonkers, NY   Full-time     Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 5, 2024
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About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.


Job Description:


Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, the P/T Senior Technical Assistant/ HSE Examiner assists with the administration of the High School Equivalency 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.


Requirements:


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess one of the following:
  • A Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university and experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing;
  • An Associate's degree from a nationally accredited college or university and three years of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing; or college-level coursework and experience as a testing proctor at the discretion of the jurisdictional GED Administrator.
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.

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 Monday through Friday, approximately 4 hours per day. Some evening hours required.


Application Instructions:


Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.