University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 2/1/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 2/6/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The Triton Testing Center (TTC) offers assessment services in central and satellite locations to support student access and success with integrity. The TTC works collaboratively with the Academic Integrity Office (AIO), the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), and academic department faculty and staff to offer centralized, secure and proctored paper and computer-based testing services for both a specialized population of students (those with accommodations) and students and students enrolled in classes that use the TTC as their primary testing service. The TTC is a critical university operation serving the General Campus, Health Sciences and Marine Sciences, directly supporting the university's teaching and learning mission, as well as its core principles of ethics and integrity.
The Triton Testing Center (TTC) Assistant Manager uses skills as a seasoned and experienced professional to administer the day-to-day operations of the central academic Triton Testing Center. Works collaboratively with the Academic Integrity Office (AIO), the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), and academic department faculty and staff; including serving the General Campus, Health Sciences and Marine Sciences. In collaboration with TTC Manager and Director of Academic of Integrity, the TTC Assistant Manager develops, implements, and promotes short and long-term goals for the TTC. Serves as a key partner to the Manager in conducting short and long-term projections and analysis of available resources for use in forecasting and planning of Center activities and personnel. Independently, through research and reasoning, anticipates potential problems in all areas affecting administrative operations. Recommends and proposes resolutions to a variety of problems, and exercises discretionary authority to implement resolutions. Plans and manages effective outreach activities. Oversees the work of the Testing Specialists and supervises the student staff. Uses sound professional judgment to refine policies, protocols, practices and training as needed, and to handle challenging accommodation, integrity, privacy, and access interactions and issues in the moment. Regularly works on complex issues with the Manager and/or Director where analysis of situations requires an evaluation of variable factors stemming from University policies, the law (e.g., American with Disabilities Act), and the business purpose of the center, and exercises judgment for obtaining results that minimize litigation risk for the University. In collaboration with the TTC Manager, applies best practices and participates in long-range planning for testing services to maintain integrity of the testing environment and to support students across the campus, focusing on achieving academic goals through equitable support and instruction. Acts on behalf of the Triton Testing Manager in the Manager's absence.
The TTC Assistant Manager will occasionally work evenings and Saturdays throughout the year, but particularly during high volume testing periods. Working more than 40 hours/week may also be required during peak times, such as during finals week. The ability to take vacations may be limited when the academic quarters are in session.
Demonstrated knowledge regarding student assessment, test administration, and test security policy and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and / or personnel management.
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and/or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as event planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
Independently able to respond to changes of pace normal in a Testing Center, and committed to establishing and maintaining a collaborative and collegial environment.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (such as degree in Education, Student Services, Business Administration, Communications, Social Sciences or related field preferred).
Ability to
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UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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