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OTERO COLLEGE Coordinator of Testing and Dual Advisor in La Junta, Colorado

POSITION: Coordinator of Testing and Dual Advisor

DUTIES: The Coordinator of Testing and Dual Enrollment at Otero College ensures the integrity and smooth operation of the Testing Center by managing diverse testing services and upholding National College Testing Association (NCTA) standards. This role involves coordinating with high school counselors to meet testing needs, maintaining secure documentation, and managing the placement process through transcript evaluation and self-guided assessments. Additionally, the coordinator assigns advisors to students, provides training to staff on placement and enrollment processes, and serves on the Prior Learning Assessment committee to support credit for prior learning. The coordinator also guides high school students on concurrent enrollment opportunities, promoting college readiness and fostering relationships with loc

  1. Maintain and enforce the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines for Post-Secondary Test Centers along with maintaining membership in Consortium of College Testing Centers.
  2. Manage the Otero Testing Center to ensure the integrity of all testing, including Accuplacer, Pearson Vue, Kryterion, Prometric, CLEP and Workkeys.
  3. Works with high school counselors of local school districts or other agencies to determine testing requirements and coordinate administration of that test.
  4. Maintain required documentation and testing reports, ensures the security of all testing equipment and materials, and reports results to testing candidates, faculty or others determined to have a need to know.
  5. Process High School Transcripts and/or utilize multiple measures to properly determine placement into courses. Administers self-guided placement assessments to students if necessary.
  6. Provide a range of administrative tasks designed to ensure the smooth operation of the Testing Center and dual advising processes.
  7. Assign newly admitted students to advisors according to student major or preferred field of study.
  8. Design/deliver training and on-going updates (e.g., seminars, workshops, etc.) to advisors, faculties, and staff related to the placement and enrollment process.
  9. Serve on the Prior Learning Assessment committee and work closely with the Registrar, campus advisors, instructors, and administrators to implement credit for prior learning processes in accordance with System guidelines and process any Credit for Prior Learning requests.
  10. Provide guidance to high school students on concurrent enrollment opportunities and requirements at Otero College. a. Assist in selecting courses that align with students' academic goals and explain how credits transfer to college. b. Establish relationships with high school counselors and administrators to promote higher education and ensure smooth transitions for students. c. Advocate for college readiness through events, workshops, and community outreach programs. d. Serve as the concurrent students' advocate in their Otero College classes, promoting an inclusive and accessible experience while they are dually enrolled.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Affairs.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute year-for-year for the degree. 2 years of related office and administrative experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit to and pass a background check before an offer of employment can be extended.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS For consideration, an applicant file must contain: 1. Cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications 2. Resume 3. Copies of transcripts (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) (Official transcripts requested upon hire) - As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected und r law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation. 4. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references

PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience working in an educational setting. Demonstrated sensitivity to working with low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities who are academically under-prepared. Educational philosophy in alignment with a small rural community college.

WAGE: $39,000 - $41,000 Annually

SHIFTS: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Scheduled during typical office hours.

JOB SITE: La Junta, CO

BENEFITS: Excellent and highly competitive benefits package including PERA

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