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Posting Number SF01946 Job Title Technician, Academic Testing Center Position Number 109594 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 3 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $35,054 - $50,383 - (Salary will be prorated to reflect 22-pay periods / academic year work schedule). Status Full-time, Permanent, Academic Year Department Information

Department Provost Initiatives Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 7, 2025. Applications received after February 7, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Ensure that Academic Testing Center (ATC) facility and equipment are set up for full functionality to effectively support exam administration. Be responsible for ATC logistical operations, such as providing technical support, utilizing secure exam software, and preparing seating and materials for daily testing sessions. Respond to faculty and student questions about logistics.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate and maintain smooth operation of the ATC by providing technical support, high-level service and technical assistance to faculty and staff. Trouble shoot as needed.

Review and approve instructor testing requests using secure exam software (RegisterBlast), flag issues and follow up with faculty. Create and print cover sheets and exams.

Support the digital accessibility of exams by providing assistive technology and auxiliary aids to students via Readspeaker assistive technology platform.

Set up testing center cameras, monitor video surveillance, and bookmark flags using Avigilon before, during, and after exam sessions.

Maintain student privacy.

Maintain emphasis on dependability and timeliness due to nature of structured testing schedule.

Engage in professional development and acquire/maintain certifications as determined appropriate by the supervisor.

Work non-standard work week, evening hours.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Avigilon Security Camera system. RegisterBlast secure exam software. Readspeaker assistive technology platform. Personal computers; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based applications such as Google Suite. Microsoft Office.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Minimum two years of professional technical experience.

3. Demonstrated experience in a secondary or postsecondary setting.

4. Demonstrated experience with testing procedures and protocols.

5. Demonstrated experience with RegisterBlast secure exam software and Avigilon security camera systems.

6. Demonstrated knowledge of Readspeaker Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility.

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

11. Must be available to work non-standard work schedule (including evening hours).

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated experience working with neurodivergent populations.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 01/29/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14688 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a High school diploma or GED? Yes No * Do you have a minimum two years of professional technical experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience in a secondary or postsecondary setting? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with testing procedures and protocols? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with RegisterBlast secure exam software and Avigilon security camera systems? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of Readspeaker Assistive Technology and Digital Accessibility? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Are you available to work non-standard work schedule (including evening hours)? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other