Assistant I/II - Assessment & Data Assistant

Title: Assistant I/II - Assessment & Data Assistant

Department: English Lang Learn & Adult Ed

Campus Location: Glen Burnie Town Center

Salary Range: $32,798-$44,741

Work Mode: This position requires some regular in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations, depending on business needs of the office.

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 

Position Type: Full-Time Staff,  Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant I/II Assessment and Data Assistant (ADA) supports the Intake & Assessment and Management Information Systems (MIS) Coordinators. The ADA helps to administer and score student assessments used for placement in Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. Based on results of assessments and intake information, the assistant refers students to appropriate classes or resources within the college and the community.

This position typically reports to the Assistant Director or Director.

This is a grant-funded position.

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Student Support: Follows up with students who have inquired about the program to provide general information and to schedule students for an orientation to the program. Maintains student contact information and ensures students have scheduled an orientation, sends confirmation of date and location and follows up with reminder calls, e-mails and texts.

Orientation/Assessment Support: Creates online survey for students interested in scheduling an orientation, monitors responses, and number of students assigned to each session. Prepares individual test tickets needed to administer tests at orientation and ensures supplies and materials are available. Assists with the administration and proctoring of assessments during orientation and provides class placement information to students as needed.

Data Support: Assists the MIS Coordinator in the collection of student demographic and assessment information and reviews for accuracy. Provides data entry support for information required by the state grant administrators.

General Office Support: Provides backup to the Assistant responsible for responding to student inquiries in person, by phone, or e-mail.

Other Duties: As assigned by the Assistant Director or Director.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Assistant I: One year of experience with data collection and general office duties required; some experience in preparing reports.
Assistant II: Three years of experience with data collection and general office duties required; some experience in preparing reports.

Experience administering educational or other formal assessments

Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheets and database systems

Ability to function with minimal supervision with attention to details and deadlines including the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to accommodate the needs of the program.

Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and the ability to deal tactfully with all internal and external constituents.

This position requires the willingness and ability to work on a diverse range of projects to meet the needs of the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish

Salary : $32,798 - $44,741