Senior Testing Specialist, Testing Services

About the role

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. The Senior Testing Specialist provides professional skills and abilities required in the administration and coordination of student testing programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and assisting in the overall administration of testing programs and consulting with students and parents concerning the testing programs.
• Supervises and administers tests for non-students, current students, and future students.
• Leads teams in the administration of national and institutional exams; assists in the development and implementation of processes and procedures for testing programs.
• Coordinates material needs to ensure fair, equal, and secure testing environments.
• Directs test administration personnel.
• Consults with prospective students and parents.
• Disseminates information concerning the various tests.
• Maintains test registration files and records of test scores.
• Maintains and enforces standards and policies for the confidentiality of test scores and materials.
• Analyzes data from test programs; checks accuracy, confirms results, and validates reports.
• Reviews data analysis processes and procedures, identifies and coordinates process improvements.
• Conducts research studies evaluating the effectiveness of testing programs for academic placement, credit, and other purposes; works with the Testing Director to problem-solve and address issues.
• Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in various tasks, to ensure safety.
• Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with work instructions.