Job Title

Graduate Assistant - Non Teaching (Testing Services)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Academic Engagement and Student Success

Proposed Minimum Salary

$12.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Graduate Assistant

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant will be required to act as a Test Proctor for office administered exams; as well as but not limited to checking in students, monitoring exams, and maintaining academic integrity.

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily functions related to the Office of Testing Services program on all Prairie View A&M University campuses, which include but is not limited to; communicating with the campus and the surrounding community to answer questions, disseminate and explain information; as well as other basic office duties.

• Act as a Test Proctor in the administration of exams offered by the Office of Testing Services, including but not limited to, ensuring the testing lab facilities and equipment are cleaned, updated, and functioning properly, monitor testers taking exams to ensure academic integrity.

• Assisting in the maintenance of all Prior Learning Assessments records, including but not limited to, managing and filing records accordingly to office policies, and assisting in the onboarding of all PLA records.

• Develop and present advertising materials to the campus and surrounding community that provide information on the services offered by the Office of Testing Services.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in applicable field.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Prairie view A&M University (Minimum of 9 credit hours during the regular fall and spring semesters and 6 semester credit hours for the summer semester).

• Must be in good academic standing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to multitask; work independently (with supervision), and work cooperatively with others.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Maintain attention to detail, timely submission of deliverables, and utilize sound judgment.

• Computer use, PowerPoint, SPSS software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer use and Microsoft Office.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/20/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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