Testing Specialist (Program Specialist 2) in Placement and Testing Office

Testing Specialist (Program Specialist 2) in Placement and Testing Office

Job ID: 16075 Location: Bellevue College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary

The Testing Specialist (Program Specialist 2) works in the Placement and Testing Office and in collaboration with the Evaluations Office, which are departments within Student Central.

The Testing Specialist reports to the Associate Director and works under general supervision. This position uses independent judgment to interpret and evaluate data submitted for English and Math placement and documenting prerequisite courses. This position provides services related to proctoring tests within the Testing Services office, GED and TEAS (nursing exams), Guided Self Placement, and other exams as required by Bellevue College.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

Position Salary Range: $48,216/year - $64,404/year

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).

Essential Functions

Analyze and Evaluate Student Information and Documents to Determine Completion of Prerequisites, English, and Math Placement

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate a variety of documents and data, and determine English and math placement for students.
• Determine completion of course prerequisite requirements for transfer students using an investigative process that includes evaluation of college and university transcripts, consultation with appropriate faculty, review of established databases, or course descriptions as found in college catalogs.
• After evaluating data for transfer of prerequisites, determining English and math placement, and evaluation of admission information, properly record and code students in the ctcLink system in accordance with college and state regulations.

Organize and Coordinate Operations for Placement & Testing Services

• Participate in and coordinate the daily operations of the Placement and Testing Services office and Student Central. This includes technical assistance in setting up and proctoring tests, analyzing test scores to determining English and math placement, evaluation of transcripts for placement and prerequisites, and properly coding students in the ctcLink System.
• Independently advise students regarding placement options based on individual circumstances.

Collaborate with other Departments, and Perform Tasks Related to Evaluations & Graduation

• Provide technical assistance with processes related to credit reviews, admission applications, financial aid applications, placement, and applying for graduation.

Establishing/revising new processes

• Coordinate with Disability Resource Center to serve students with Disabilities and accommodated testing.

Read & Interpret Federal and State Regulations

• Analyze and interpret articulation agreements between district high schools and the college and determine English and math placement in accordance with those agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with employees and student/customer groups from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with policies, procedures, and federal and state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor¿s degree in a related field
• One (1) year of experience working in a Washington State Community and Technical College setting in an office related to entry services, financial aid, evaluations/graduation, or other related field as a fulltime employee, or equivalent experience as a part-time employee.
• Experience using a database or student management system.
• Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft database systems.

Other Information

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply

Applications received by 10/25/2026, will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Complete the Job Questionnaires

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9893777

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