Assessment specialist

Job Description

CTE Assessment Coordination :

Responsibilities :

• Manage all aspects of the CTE Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) program, including planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising exams.
• Assist in daily management of CTE assessment initiatives and explore new assessments and skill standards relevant to programs.
• Proctor and oversee the training of assessment proctors.
• Analyze and interpret program assessment results to guide continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify and track CTE students (majors, concentrators, participants).
• Maintain communication with program managers and department chairs on assessment goals and outcomes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all CTE assessments.
• Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to track program enrollment.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and FERPA regulations for all TSAs.
• Coordinate with the Testing Center for TSA exam delivery.
• Promote TSAs to students and faculty, encouraging completion.
• Secure funding for TSAs by working with administration and planning the annual budget.
• Utilize CSI's operating system for maintaining assessment records.
• Maintain flexible work hours (evenings and weekends) to accommodate program needs.

Center for New Directions :

Responsibilities :

• Manage all aspects of Displaced Homemaker and CTE Non-traditional Student scholarships, including creation, application review, and award distribution.
• Assess scholarship eligibility and need based on state criteria, applying discretion as required.
• Possess knowledge of state special populations and scholarship requirements.
• Collaborate with internal offices (e.g., Financial Aid) to assess student financial need and scholarship eligibility.
• Prepare the annual Perkins application for securing CTE Non-traditional Student grant funds.
• Complete mandatory year-end reporting for the Center for New Directions to the state.

CTE Program Application Process Coordination :

Responsibilities :

• Provide personalized guidance to help diverse students select CTE programs and courses aligned with their goals, maximizing career success.
• Oversee the admission process for assigned CTE programs.
• Offer comprehensive advisement to CTE students through one-on-one meetings and in-class sessions.
• Clearly communicate college processes and policies, guiding students through applications, enrollment, completion, and graduation.
• Collaborate with CTE program faculty to resolve student issues and support program completion.
• Regularly consult with program managers, faculty, and department chairs regarding admissions, student capacity, curriculum, and student success rates.
• Support students with appeals processes, including reinstatements and academic adjustments.
• Assist students with required documentation to streamline administrative procedures.

Canyon Building Administrative Assistant :

Responsibilities :

• Maintain effective and positive public relations with the other departments on campus and with external entities.
• Respond to inquiries, explain department services, policies, and procedures.
• General clerical duties as requested. This may include preparing mass mailings, stuffing envelopes, paper filing, typing, copying, etc.
• Provide data for reports, grants, and proposals as required.
• Be the public facing presence to people and groups in the Canyon building including helping solve problems and provide logistics.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications :

Possess the following skills through experience, education, and / or training :

• Associates' degree from an accredited institution in the relevant discipline or a closely related field is preferred
• Interpersonal communication and public relations skills to meet people courteously and work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A strong service orientation and desire to meet people’s needs, handle challenging situations and provide customer service and promote teamwork within the department, the College and community.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently with good judgment and professionalism in dealing with pressures and meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivation to take assignments and carry them through from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrated ability in business communications, including proper business English usage, composition, punctuation, and spelling.
• Computer skills in all Microsoft software applications (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and additional general understanding of computer operating systems preferred and the ability to learn specialized system programs as necessary.
• Flexibility and a willingness to attend and receive additional training to improve skills.
• Ability to gain and apply knowledge of all departments on campus.
• Ability to function as part of a team solving problems and meeting needs.

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive.

The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packagePaid vacation and holiday leaveFree tuition and reduced fees at select Idaho universitiesRobust employee wellbeing programAccess to athletics, arts, and cultureFitness facility and outdoor challenge courseOnsite cafeteriasState retirement programOur campus is the most beautiful park in Twin Falls!,

Last updated : 2024-05-18