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Closing Date:

11/04/2024

Type of Position:

Staff - Clerical

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

AA | Office of Academic Services Admin

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Testing Assistant [Administrative Specialist I] works as part of a testing team to ensure that UAMS students have comfortable and successful testing experience within the Academic Services (OAS) Testing Schedulers. They must have strong customer service and communication skills with great problem-solving capabilities. The Testing Assistant must be able to safeguard the testing center from misconduct and be willing to interact with faculty on a professional, regular basis. They must be able to have their work interrupted frequently without becoming frustrated and be electronically and physically organized.

Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate experience working in a service-oriented environment; friendly, welcoming demeanor required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions; ability to remain stationary for extended periods and perform walk-throughs is necessary.
• Intermediate computer program proficiency.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Greet students and verify identification and that the student has signed-in to test.

• Ensure all student belongings are locked away and that students only have allowed materials for testing. Helps coordinate supply orders and marketing events/orientations.

• Perform administrative functions required by OAS.

• Conducts closing procedures daily.

• Acts as a contributing, collegial member of OAS.

• Maintain OAS testing calendars and database.

• Monitors testing email inboxes for incoming testing requests.

• Schedules tests and testing equipment/rooms on the testing calendars ensuring that all relevant information is collected, and conflicts are resolved prior to testing.

• Notifies the Testing Coordinator and staff of changes and special circumstances as it pertains to testing and testing equipment.

• Administer tests/exams.

• Maintain and apply knowledge of Testing Center policies, practices, and procedures.

• Confirm testing equipment is operational and the testing area is clean and organized.

• Contact teaching faculty with any testing issues (missing password, test not appearing, etc.).

• Continuously monitor students while testing.

• Collect evidence of misconduct if necessary.

• Retrieve scratch paper and send any documentation to the teaching faculty as requested.

• Communicate issues with other testing center staff and/or technical support.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes