MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR TESTING

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 1145

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Coordinates assessment programs of the college. Conducts and provides research, analysis and interpretation of data. Prepares reports and recommendations for an assigned administrator.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned administrator; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Testing Technician and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Plans and organizes testing activities; develops and implements research design; plans, conducts and analyzes collection of data; interprets assessment policies and procedures and analyzes student results; provides direction for establishing computer programs to accommodate data collection/analyses; provides testing for students, as well as external testing for national certification; develops goals and objectives for learning strategies; may advise faculty on program revisions for educational improvement and innovation; maintains budget; provides resource materials; prepares reports; evaluates program; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: research methods; statistical analyses; tests and measurements; assessment and procedures; policies and procedures associated with distance learning, computer based accelerated, proctored and traditional formats.

Ability to: design and coordinate projects; collect and evaluate data; prepare reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in education or related field and/or demonstrated experience in research methodology or assessment.

Special Conditions of Employment

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.