Course Placement & Testing Coordinator

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Working Title:

Course Placement & Testing Coordinator

Institution:

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Coon Rapids

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

SALARY RANGE                        

$23.63 - $34.18 hourly; $49,339 - $71,368 annually

Job Description

The mission of Testing Services is to provide comprehensive testing services for students, faculty, staff, and the community in a professional, secure, and accessible environment to assist students in achieving their academic and/or professional goals.

The Course Placement & Testing Coordinator provides assessment and course placement coordination and advising for prospective, new, current, and transfer students to assist with academic success. This includes coordination of college course placement processes and procedures, providing individualized advising sessions, coordinating testing accommodations, and advising on preparation and retesting policies according to the assessment test results. This position also assists with coordination and administration of testing services provided by the Testing Center.

This position will be located on the Rapids campus.

This position will have the possibility of working remotely one day per week based on department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience working in student services

• Demonstrated commitment and success working in a diverse and multi-cultural and multiracial community

• Experience working with test administration

• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to effectively articulate messages, information and ideas to a diverse group of people to facilitate shared understanding

• Computer skills sufficient to utilize multiple types of technology to provide advising services and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Preferred Qualification 

• Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques such as placement testing, etc.

• Ability to interpret assessment test results and communicate course placement relative to academic development and the transition to college-readiness

• Previous experience in career, academic, or student support advising

• Knowledge and experience using Integrated Statewide Records System (ISRS), Academic Records Student Affairs Application (ARSA), RegisterBlast, Transferology and assessment programs or similar programs

Other Requirements

Please complete the Anoka-Ramsey Community College online application and upload these documents by the posting deadline:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement (see prompt below)

DE&I Statement Prompt: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work is the responsibility of the entire college, including our faculty and staff. Describe how you would be able to support the efforts of Equity 2030 and the campus work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the position for which you are applying.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

NOTICE:  In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., hours are subject to change and may vary  during summer and semester breaks

Telework

This position will have the possibility of working remotely one day per week based on department needs.

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning.  ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State.  With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965.  Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment.  We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.  Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.  Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs.  We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA.  The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 12% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60% White, and 4% two or more races, and 10% unknown.  We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 17.1% Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC).  

The safety of all is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at ARCC at http://www.anokaramsey.edu/about-us/safety-security/. The campus Title IX Coordinator is Mike Opoku and can be contacted at mike.opoku@anokaramsey.edu or (763) 433-1272.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

10-23-2024

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-30-2024

Close Date:

09-24-2024

Posting Contact Name:

Mindy LaBossiere

Posting Contact Email:

qk5309hj@minnstate.edu Apply