(PT) Testing Assistant

About Genesee Community College:

Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,400 students with 60+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials and several campus locations in Western New York State. GCC is minutes from Batavia, and an easy drive to Buffalo and Rochester.

One of GCC's trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 45 HyFlex Classrooms, 57 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs and 8 science labs. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.

The spacious campus boasts a new Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Technology lab, Solar Electric Technician lab and Nursing lab. The Student Success Center, Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery and Alfred C. O'Connell Library, continue GCC's long-standing reputation of providing the best learning facilities available. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house with classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers apartment-style student housing at the Batavia campus.

SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu and through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

The Scribe is responsible for assisting students during a testing situation where a student's responses to test questions must be recorded by another person. Hours/frequency may change but will take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm. Scribing services are offered on an as needed basis by request from the student.

SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES:

Utilize careful listening skills to accurately hear and record (written or typed) - without alteration - student responses to notes and information reviewed during coursework classes as well as multiple choice, essay, short answer, scantron or other types of test questions.

Confirm student response by reading aloud the student's response to the student, without altering the response in any way.

Maintain objectivity and not assist a student in their response. Only record student responses exactly as they are provided.

Maintain test and student confidentiality.

Coordinate dates/times for scribing to take place with the student using GCC email

Work with the course instructor or test proctor to understand the instructor's expectations, ensure the exam is returned to the instructor after the student takes the exam.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum one-year experience working with students in an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to assist students by scribing coursework & exams.

Ability to write exactly what a student states without altering words/content.

The successful candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain positive learning environments for students and collaborative relationships with colleagues and is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.

Additional Information:

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a part-time, year-round position. Position will be on a per diem basis and position is located at the Wyoming County, Warsaw Campus Center. Hours/frequency may change but will take place Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm. Position is compensated at a rate of $16.91/hour.

BENEFITS:

Retirement Options

Tuition Assistance

FSA

Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until position is filled. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.