Location: Dalton,GA, USA
About Us
Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community serving nearly 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.
Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. More than half of our students are first-generation college students, and more than one-third of our students identify as Hispanic/Latino. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.
Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked number one in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2020 as one of 79 Great Colleges to Work For by ModernThink.
Job Summary
Primary role is as a support staff for Student Support Services. Responsibilities include assistance with scheduling and proctoring exams, maintaining websites, handling and maintaining confidential records, updating budget sheets, data collection, annual reports and other necessary record keeping. Assist in maintaining efficient and effective Testing Center environment. Troubleshoot problems with testing companies and faculty as needed. Adhere to and uphold best practices and standard operating procedures for all areas.
This position will remain open until filled. Hiring range: $12.69 up to $16.00 and hour, based on experience, skills, education, and training.
Responsibilities
Administrative support
* Enters data for a variety of reports
* Maintains changes on webpages
* Maintains confidential, accurate, and thorough records on students
* Assists students with applying for standardized and program entrance/exit testing accommodations
* Supports and trains students how to schedule exams and utilize adaptive software
* Maintains and provides supply orders as necessary to appropriate personnel
* Corresponds with campus community, external testing companies, and external organizations relating to Disability Access
* Other duties as assigned
Set up and proctor exams
* Monitors entry and exit at Testing Center, verify identification and exams to be taken
* Sets up and proctors exams for students and community testers, including remote options
* Troubleshoots issues with testing
* Ensures exams are returned to faculty and external testing companies
Maintenance of equipment and testing environment
* Assists in maintenance of technology on current equipment
* Ensures testing environment is optimal for testers
Required Qualifications
Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Knowledge of college and departmental policies and procedures, including confidentiality practices
* Knowledge of professional communication practices
* Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
* Knowledge of operations and services offered by Student Support Services
* Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
* Skill in oral and written communication
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-###-####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-###-####.