White Bear Lake, MN, 55110, USA
1 day ago
Course Placement and Testing Coordinator /MnSCU Academic Professional 1
**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Course Placement and Testing Coordinator /MnSCU Academic Professional 1 **Institution:** Century College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Academic Professional 1 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees **City:** White Bear Lake **FLSA:** Non Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $23.98 - $34.69 **Job Description** **Position Purpose** This position exists to oversee the daily functions of course placement and testing center. This includes the administration, collection, scoring, and interpretation of self-guided placement and multiple measures, instructor-arranged tests, and any special testing the College provides in the Testing Center. The individual in this position will maintain the testing database and statistics. This person is also responsible for communication to students and other stakeholders via web pages, voice, and email, regarding course placement and the Testing Center. The primary purpose of this professional position is to test, advise, and guide current and prospective students with placement information and testing results. This position will have expert knowledge of state and MinnState rules and regulations to maintain the integrity of testing and school policies. This position will provide clear, understandable guidance to students and staff on all testing-related information. To do this, the incumbent will attend annual training to maintain current certification, maintain current working knowledge of testing requirements of self-guided placement and other exams, providing guidance to students to resolve problems and overcome barriers under limited supervision. It maintains relationships with students, college departments, and faculty and has knowledge of the college’s goals and objectives so that office activities are consistent with the overall educational program. **Position Responsibilities** + Administers Placement Process for the College and Coordinate High School Transcripts + Administers testing for the College, including program specific tests and instructor arranged makeup test. + Maintain daily operations of the Testing Center **Salary Range:** $23.98 - $34.69/hour _(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)_ **Minimum Qualifications** + Two years’ experience in college student personnel, higher education, or related field; an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1-year professional experience, a master’s degree may substitute for 1.5 years’ professional experience. + Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in individual and group settings via phone, email and in person and the ability to maintain confidentiality. + The ability to plan, be highly organized, make decisions, and communicate information accurately and independently. + Demonstrated Technology skills sufficient to use computer software applications and systems to manage eform placement process and Microsoft Office 365 skills to create, modify, and manage spreadsheets and communicate through a shared email account. + Data entry skills sufficient to enter information and application data in the enrollment management system accurately and efficiently to meet deadlines. + Experience working with constituents from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds and with varied needs. **Preferred Qualification** + Bachelor’s Degree + Project management experience + Prior experience as a lead worker or demonstrated progressive experience + Previous experience working in higher education, specifically in Admissions, Testing Center, Course Placement, Academic Advising, Transfer Student Services, or Registration. + Knowledge of computer systems used in Minnesota State such as ISRS, ImageNow, or similar programs to look up student records. + Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines set by Minnesota State and Century College and the ability to apply to individual situations. **Other Requirements** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm **Telework (Yes/No)** Yes - _*Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the type of work environment at/following the interview process._ **Application Procedure** **Internal Applicants -** _Please make sure your applications materials reflect how you appear in Workday._ All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions. **External Applicants -** _Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials._ Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State. Please upload the following documents to your application. + Cover letter/letter of interest. + Current resume. **You can upload the required application documents under the** **cover letter/resume section** **with a maximum total of 5 documents. If you have more than that then they will need to combine documents to upload. Photographs do not download with the rest of your application documents, so please make sure all your documents are PDF or Word documents.** **These documents should be word documents or PDF (no jpeg) and are required for your application to be considered complete so not attaching all the required documentation will not allow you to move forward in the process.** Candidates having issues with job applications _(i.e., unable to apply)_ or needing accommodations can email: careers@minnstate.edu . Inquiries about application status or general questions about the position should be directed to jobs@century.edu For additional information about the application process, go to our Employment page on our main Century College site, https://www.century.edu/home/employment/ , click on Current Employment Opportunities for more information. **About** Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year. We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses (https://www.century.edu/academics/programs-degrees) in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training (https://www.century.edu/continuing-education) . With various student support (https://www.century.edu/support-services) and student life (https://www.century.edu/campus-life) opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community. As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners. Century College. Discover What’s Next! **To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit** **https://www.century.edu/** **or** **www.minnstate.edu** **For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at** **jobs@century.edu** Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910. Link to Century College’s Non-Discrimination Statement https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 03-25-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 02-12-2026 **Close Date:** 02-26-2026 **Posting Contact Name:** Kim Claggett **Posting Contact Email:** kim.claggett@century.edu
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