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Job Description:

• Facilitate all aspects of the test center including taking attendance, distributing and collecting test materials, monitoring exam timing, ensuring exam security, and completing other test-related duties as assigned.

• Manage on-line test center scheduling system.

• Coordinate with Learning Coordinators about extended time needs for students with accommodations.

• Serve as the point of contact for questions concerning test procedures and related matters.

• Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves mostly routine and some complex inquiries.

• Prepare special reports and summaries, assists in managing daily operation of the office, and may assist in developing administrative goals and policies.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Associateâ™s or Bachelorâ™s Degree.

Experience:

• School-based experience.

• Prior proctor or teaching experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to be agile and flexible.

• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents.

• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.

• Knowledge of federal state laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities.

• Knowledge of instructional methodologies and progressive educational principles.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to manage stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Understanding of adults, team dynamics, and relationships.

• Passion for lifelong learning, the ability to share curiosity with others.

• Strong knowledge of child development.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational, computational, verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

• Professional References (required)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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