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# Placement and Testing Coordinator

- **Company:** Kent State
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $46,977.0 - $53,443.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Banner Advertisement
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cde5c3e0e20d20c7

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling or other relevant field. Two years' experience in higher education or directly related experience.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:
Personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, Cognos, and Banner)

Skill In:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Training/teaching students or professionals

Independent judgement

Organization and attention to detail

Ability To:

Assess the effectiveness of programming and training initiatives

Analyze or set national trends related to advising best practices

Be creative and forward thinking

Work in a fast paced, sometimes unpredictable environment

Communicate with a diverse population, Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

## Description

To coordinate functions related to the daily operation of the university's placement and testing. Serve as primary representative to specific programmatic responsibilities as designated by the director. Reports to designated administrator.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Coordinate placement and testing related programs and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.

Assess program and training effectiveness.

Coordinate and participate in meetings, conferences, or special activities.

May provide direct supervision of unclassified employees, and/or direct supervision of classified staff on an ongoing basis.

Coordinate university testing services (ACT Residual, CLEP, Reassessments).

Coordinate the needs of the testing center (scheduling, registration and staffing).

Coordinate the administration of placement for math, foreign languages, chemistry and English.

Serve as liaison to academic departments whom set cut scores for placement assessments.

Oversee administration of placement technologies (Accuplacer and ALEKS).

Serve as department representative at campus events (eg. DKS, Admissions Events and resource fairs).

Serve as liaison to various constituent groups relative to university placement and testing procedures and needs.

Collaborate with high schools, departments, colleges, and faculty members regarding departmental priorities.

Perform related duties as assigned.


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