WorkReady U Data Specialist / Testing Coordinator

College: Fletcher Technical Community College

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Sub department: WorkReady U

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of best practices and standards for WRU data collection, entry, monitoring, and reporting in the LCTCS WRU database for Fletcher’s WRU Adult Education Program.

• Responsible for implementation of best practices and standards for WRU data collection, entry, monitoring, and reporting in the LCTCS WRU database for Fletcher’s WRU Adult Education Program.

• Responsible for record keeping process and system, compliant with WRU grant guidelines.

• Establish and maintain filing system (electronic and hard copy) of WRU and student information.

• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of data into WorkReady U / LCTCS database and any spreadsheets.

• Produce performance scorecards and reports to monitor program performance on a weekly basis.

• Monitor time and attendance hours for WRU students and input into the LCTCS WRU database.

• Coordinate with beginning and continuing students and faculty/staff to schedule appropriate testing needs.

• Coordinate with Lafourche Parish School Board office on referrals for Substitute Teachers (TABE testing, referral to Adult Education faculty for additional tutoring, and/or issue certifications for successful completion of Advanced Level of TABE in Reading, Language, and Math.)

• Input test scores (Locator, TABE/TABE CLAS-E Pre-test and Post-test, HiSET Practice Tests) for all students enrolled in Adult Education, Workforce Training, and ESL at Fletcher.

• Administer/monitor Locate, TABE CLAS –E, and HiSET Official Practice Test.

• Seek opportunities to encourage and/or refer potential students to appropriate Fletcher Staff for WorkReady U Testing Center, Workforce Training and Academic Program services.

• Provide instructional support to WorkReady U Adult Education Instructors.

• Assist with documentation and information to support timely follow-up on requests from students, parents/legal guardians, court systems, etc.

• Assist students setting up accounts and registering for the HiSET exam.

• Monitor attendance and correspondence with students enrolled/participating in the online distance learning platform.

• Route mail to proper faculty or staff within the WorkReady U Adult Education Program.

• WRU Database navigation.

• Knowledge of office equipment and systems.

• Initiative and persistence to see a project or assignment to completion.

• Strong public relations and customer service skills.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail; and an aptitude for creativity.

• Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering and reporting.

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.

• Work independently and cooperatively to promote the overall vision and success of Fletcher Technical Community College and the WorkReady U Adult Education Program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelors degree required. An Associate’s Degree with at least (5) years’ work experience with
administrative responsibilities may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Fletcher Technical Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Fletcher Technical Community College is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Fletcher Technical Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

About Us (Click here for more information)

Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Community

The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Contact Us:

hr@fletcher.edu

(985) 448-7901