Testing Coordinator

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Testing Coordinator

Department

Testing Services

Compensation Title

Coordinator, Testing Services

Position Number

30012626

Position Status

Regular

Work Schedule

M-F, 8 : 15 am - 4 : 30 pm

Some evenings and weekends are required.

Hours per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Purpose of Position

The Testing Coordinator position will administer all tests within the Testing Center, including Placement testing, ACT, SAT, Praxis, CLEP, DSST, Accommodated Testing, Distance Education proctoring services, and other testing agency exams. These exams are primarily computer-based.

The Testing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring coordination and implementation of the Office of Student Accessibility program of academic accommodations for NKU students under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Commonwealth of Kentucky laws, and NKU policies.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Testing Services and provides direct services to students, faculty, staff, community members, and examinees.

The Testing Coordinator is responsible for the security, confidentiality, and academic integrity of the testing center. In addition, the Testing Services Coordinator will maintain all assistive technology such as Kurzweil, Dragon, Zoom-text, and JAWS.

This position will train, lead, and supervise student employee(s) to assist with administering tests and tracking data on the accommodations utilized and the number of administered tests.

In addition, this position will be responsible for marketing and promoting Testing Services via publication creation, by attending University events, and by maintaining Testing Services' website and social media accounts.

Finally, this position will be responsible for updating all daily registrations using Testing Services' scheduling software, as well as maintaining Testing Services' daily testing roster and calendar.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer various Testing Services exams. This includes demonstrating proficiency with the technical aspects of computer-based exams, as well as trouble-shooting any technical difficulties.
• Use NKU's student information system, SAP, to enter test scores, run testing programs, and assist IT with new testing programs in development.
• Collaborate with NKU faculty and staff on a daily basis regarding examinees.
• Update daily registrations for all testing in the Testing Center and maintain responsibility for daily testing roster and calendar.
• Marketing of NKU Testing Services to prospective students through on campus events and off campus transition fairs.
• Creation of marketing materials for NKU Testing Services.
• Utilize SAP, departmental database and other resources to track and advise students on appropriate tests.
• Track testing trends and numbers monthly in database.
• Provide assistive technology troubleshooting and training for student workers.
• Maintain website and assistive technology throughout Testing Center.

Qualifications

NKU Testing Services is looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate for the Testing Coordinator position.

A Bachelor's Degree and one year related experience is required.

The ideal candidate :

Please list names and contact information for three references.

Preference is given to those with prior higher education experience and those who have a proficiency with computer applications and software.

Application review will begin immediately.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience

1 year

Salary

Minimum $37,128 / yr

Pay Grade

S68

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2025S2273

Job Open Date

11 / 06 / 2025

Job Close Date

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