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00308 - Assistant Director of Testing Services

Job no: 5081422
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Categories: Educational and Media Services

Title: 00308 - Assistant Director of Testing Services

State Role Title: Education Support Spec III

Hiring Range: $60,000-$70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Assistant Director of Testing Services will assist in management of the Testing Center to ensure the quality and integrity of test delivery and the testing environment in accordance with University standards, NCTA standards and national test sponsor regulations. The Assistant Director will provide a variety of test and survey administrative support activities to faculty and staff for assessment of classroom instruction and university assessment activities. The Assistant Director will provide training and information sessions to faculty and staff as needed. The Assistant Director will represent the Director, when necessary, at various committees, council, and departmental meetings. This position reports to the Director of Testing Services.

Minimum Qualifications
•Considerable experience and knowledge of test administration and proctoring.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a diverse array of internal and external students, staff, and faculty.
•Demonstrated ability to interpret test administration regulations, policies, and standards.
•Ability to coordinate and manage websites.
•Ability to edit, review, publish and disseminate documents.
•Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the university.
•Considerable administrative experience directly supporting senior level members of an organization.
•Demonstrated ability to monitor projects and meet and prioritize competing deadlines.
•Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and confidential environment.
•Skilled in using computerized applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Additional Considerations
•Master's degree from an accredited institution in Education, Psychology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skill, and abilities.
•Work experience in test administration and proctoring.
•Experience in higher education setting.
•Experience with Blackboard.
•Expert level skill in the use of Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience in the use of Adobe Acrobat.
•Experience with SPSS or similar statistical software, preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757#######

Email: NO EMAIL MATERIAL ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 30 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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