Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, the Senior Technical Assistant/ HSE Examiner performs various academic duties to support the daily operations of the Academic Affairs department at the WEOC.  The hourly HSE-Examiner/Senior Technical Assistant assists in the administration of the New York State high school equivalency exam and performs related administrative tasks. The incumbent prepares and administers High School Equivalency (HSE) tests at scheduled times according to all applicable procedures, laws and regulations and prepares the exam setting, processes test candidates and communicates effectively with test candidates, taking into consideration their varied educational levels and backgrounds.

The hourly HSE Examiner/Senior Technical Assistant:

• Maintains an inventory of supplies/equipment related to area of assignment.
• Assists in the preparation of purchase requisitions for said supplies/equipment.
• Receives and inspects equipment/supplies to ensure correct order, quality and condition.
• May be responsible for researching various reference materials in an effort to select the most cost-effective and efficient items for use.
• Initiates Help Desk tickets/calls for repairs when needed; maintains logs of same to track billing by outside vendors/departments.
• Applies technical skills and independent judgment in using a variety of automated systems and peripherals to perform administrative functions.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications and other automated systems to perform work assignments.
• Maintains detailed records and files related to all administrative activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   The successful candidate must possess one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university and experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing;
• An Associate's degree from a nationally accredited college or university and three years of experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing; or college-level coursework and experience as a testing proctor at the discretion of the jurisdictional GED Administrator.

The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines. The successful candidate must also be able to work with colleagues within the organization and with external agencies, and have effective communication skills. 

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience working in an educational institution is strongly preferred. Prior experience as a test proctor is also strongly preferred, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:

HOURLY RATE OF PAY:  $26.42 per hour.  No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.

WORK SCHEDULE:  The work schedule is Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm, approximately 24 hours per week.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.  Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

 

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