ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
 Nonexempt

Job Title   : ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN (5082)
Completion Date  : 11/06/2000
Policy Group   : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical

PRIMARY IMPACT:

Provides standard administrative, technical, or production services or information that support others, and/or organizes data and information that is used and analyzed by others.

DUTIES:*

1. Schedule, administer, score, and enter results of tests on SIS; report results to examinees; organize, file, maintain, and ensure security/confidentiality of test database on test center premises as well as in SIS.

2. Collect test data, aggregate information, and compile reports using word processing and graphics software.

3. Meet with TASP-tracked students prior to registration to ensure that they enroll in the required remedial courses; perform routine follow-up of students who fall out of TASP compliance.

4. Make presentations to student groups on and off campus concerning assessment services and TASP requirements.

5. Perform assessment and TASP off-campus registration activities.

6. Provide work direction to student assistants.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of standardized test administration policies/procedures including test records maintenance and security/confidentiality; computer operations; word processing and graphics software.

Skills in human relations and oral/written communication.

Ability to produce routine statistical test data reports and make group presentations.
 JOB EMPOWERMENT

The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems.  Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.

LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE

Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.

VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+)  Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

(+)  Composing letters, memos, or reports of a routine or recurring nature.

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives.  However, after awhile, the answers tend to follow a pattern.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: One to two years.

Preferred: Three to four years.

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Note:  "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor.  The statement applies to the lower level.
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