Test Center Manager (Grand Rapids, MI)

Pearson VUE () is the global leader in computer-based testingfor informationtechnology academic government and professional testing programsaround theworld.

Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development todata management anddelivers exams through the worlds most comprehensive andsecure networkof test centers in more than 180 countrieswhere we validate the skillsand knowledgeof millions of individuals every year.

Pearson VUE offers a great environmentto startor grow your careerwe are now hiring for aTest Center Manager to join our team based inGrand Rapids MI located at 161 Ottawa Ave NV Grand Rapids MI 49503.

Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson the worlds leading learning company with global-reach andmarket-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New Yorkstock exchanges(UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

Responsibilities

Expand your career at Pearson VUE in our entry level Test Center Manager position forourGrand Rapids MI location. You will utilize your communication and customer skills with externalcustomers while also working to select new Test Administrators provide job coaching and fair performance appraisals to current employees.

Schedule Requirements

• Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
• This position is benefit eligible.
• Ability to work 30-40hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as must be available to work various shifts between the hoursof7:15 am to 8:00 pm variousshifts as scheduled any day Monday through Saturday.
• Ability to work approximately2 - 3Saturdays per month.
• Sunday shifts or extended hours would be infrequent but a possibility if the need arises.
• Available to address operational problems when not at test center.

This position is benefits eligible effective on your hire date. For more information you may visit Dental Vision Life Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Long-Term Disability benefits.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

60% of daily tasks are Test Administrator responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
• Performs on-time site opening and closing procedures.
• Understands all testing procedures.
• Checks in examinees verifies identification and explains the exam process.
• Monitors examinees while testing.
• Maintains a secure testing environment.
• Communicates with internal technical support to investigate and fix technical issues.
• Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional and clean testing center with lighthousekeeping duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

40% of daily tasks are Test Center Manager responsibilities:

• The Test Center Manager is the onsite manager of a small team of Test Administrator employees.

• Site staffing/hiring/retention/conflict resolution/scheduling.
• Trains develops and coaches staff.
• First contact for facility issues.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Minimum of one year customer service experience preferred.
• One year supervision experience in customer service preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent businessexperience preferred.
• Team leading and training skills and exposure to a testing environment are stronglypreferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are a must delivered with focusedattentiveness and moderate interaction.
• Must be flexible in work hours and days.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner and handle a reasonableamount of stress.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite Windows applications Internet andemail.
• Ability to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to work in a quiet focused environment and hear words spoken in softvoices.
• Ability tolift upto 20lbson occasion.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periodsof time while escorting candidates back and forth up to 50-100 times per scheduled shiftto and from the testing room.
• Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Must beable to bend stoop and lift from a stooped position.
• Must be able to see small details at a distance.
• Ability to see names clearly onIDcardsand the computer screen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year customer service experience preferred.
• One year supervision experience in customer service preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent businessexperience preferred.
• Team leading and training skills and exposure to a testing environment are stronglypreferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are a must delivered with focusedattentiveness and moderate interaction.
• Must be flexible in work hours and days.
• Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner and handle a reasonableamount of stress.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite Windows applications Internet andemail.
• Ability to operate a computer and telephone.
• Must be able to work in a quiet focused environment and hear words spoken in softvoices.
• Ability tolift upto 20lbson occasion.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periodsof time while escorting candidates back and forth up to 50-100 times per scheduled shiftto and from the testing room.
• Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Must beable to bend stoop and lift from a stooped position.
• Must be able to see small details at a distance.
• Ability to see names clearly onIDcardsand the computer screen.

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