Test Center Administrator (Phoenix, AZ)

Pearson
Phoenix, AZ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with customer service or exam proctoring experience who can work flexible hours in a quiet, detail-oriented environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in exam proctoring and a preference for flexible scheduling
    — “Experience proctoring or invigilating exams is highly preferred.”
  • Individuals who can maintain a calm demeanor in a quiet testing environment
    — “Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment, able to hear soft voices, and see details from a distance.”
  • Those who value benefits eligibility and are open to a part-time work arrangement
    — “This position is benefits eligible effective on your hire date.”

Things to consider

  • The role demands availability for irregular shifts, including multiple Saturdays per month
    — “about 2 Saturdays per month.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for light physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs
    — “Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 20 lbs with reasonable accommodation.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing schedules
    — “Candidate must be open to flexible scheduling.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office tools in your application materials
    — “Beginner to intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Provide secure exam delivery and superior customer service
  • Proctor candidates during exams
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
Typical background
High School Diploma1+ years of customer service experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceProctoring/invigilationTechnical TroubleshootingMicrosoft Office

Preferred

Exam Proctoring Experience

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceMicrosoft Office (word, Excel, Outlook)Light HousekeepingTechnical TroubleshootingTeamworkFlexibilityAttention To DetailProblem SolvingTestingAdministration

About the role

Original posting from Pearson

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the world’s most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries, where we validate the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

Pearson VUE offers a great environment to start or grow your career, we are now hiring for a part time Test Administrator to join our team in Phoenix, AZ (10835 North 25Th Ave.)

Starting pay is $17.75 per hour.

This position is benefits eligible effective on your hire date. For more information, you may visit https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/new-employees/.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Long-Term Disability benefits.

Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days per the NCS Pearson policies.

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (bi-annual enrollment).

Tuition Reimbursement.

Company-paid life insurance and business travel insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

The Test Administrator position is responsible for providing a secure exam delivery and superior customer service in a comfortable friendly environment. In this position, you will be required to:

Comply with all testing procedures and strictly adhere to company policies using careful judgment

Check in testing candidates, verify identification, and explain the exam process

Proctor / invigilate candidates while testing

Troubleshoot with internal departments to fix technical issues

Complete light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming the floors and sanitizing keyboards after each candidate has finished their examination

Other duties as assigned

Schedule Requirements

Our ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, with the availability to work a variety of shifts any day - Monday through Saturday - between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm, and about 2 Saturdays per month. Sunday shifts would be infrequent, but a possibility if the need arises. Candidate must be open to flexible scheduling.

This is strictly a part-time position and will remain as such, 15-20 hours per week, with an expectation to work more hours if needed.

Schedules are available at least 2 weeks in advance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum of 1 year customer service experience is preferred.

Experience proctoring or invigilating exams is highly preferred.

Must be flexible in work hours and days.

Beginner to intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and also escort candidates to and from testing room.

Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 20 lbs with reasonable accommodation.

Must be comfortable in a quiet testing environment, able to hear soft voices, and see details from a distance.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Source: Pearson careers

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