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Job Standard for GED Tester 1

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GED Tester 1 Overview

  • Person Group: Classified
  • Job Code: 95021
  • Pay Grade: E
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Career Level: Level 1
  • Family: Academic Programs
  • Function: Academic Support

Purpose

To support students taking the GED

Level Scope

Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making required; generally, works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education performing related tasks

Self-directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and spoken words
  • Ability to communicate information in writing and speaking so others will understand
  • Ability to follow the directions of higher-level staff
  • Ability to work as a team member

Essential Functions

Key Responsibilities

60 % of Time GED Tester 1 will:

  • Provide students with information about program services and procedures
  • Administer and secure GED tests during testing hours in center and in outreach sites
  • Collects fees for GED testing
  • Reports scores to students, instructors, and the State Department of Education

35% of Time GED Tester 1:

Can be determined by department needs

5% of Time GED Tester 1:

Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; some positions may involve moving, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 70 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels and require wearing hearing protection

Travel Requirement

Some travel to outreach sites is required

Career Path

Grader 1

Additional training/education or equivalent experience, as well as business need, are required for movement into higher level jobs.

Disclaimer

Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.  Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by the University that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual.  In addition, a Financial History Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be required.