Coordinator, Testing

The Coordinator, Testing is responsible for overseeing the implementation, management, and compliance of the TSI program, a state-mandated initiative aimed at ensuring students in Texas public higher education institutions are prepared for college-level coursework. The TSI Coordinator works to help students meet academic readiness requirements and provides essential support and resources for those needing assistance in meeting TSI standards, promoting student success and academic achievement.

• Serves as the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) liaison by providing guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff on TSI policies and regulations
• Collaborates with the local Independent School Districts to educate students and staff on TSI requirements
• Delivers training sessions on TSI requirements to targeted groups
• Collaborates with Enrollment Management and Academic Advising to notify staff on TSI requirements, policies, and procedures
• Assists with administering TSI exam on and off campus
• Supports weekend and evening institutional and divisional activities
• Designs, implements, and manages materials to support students in TSI preparation to support the transition from high school to higher education

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience
• Experience with high school college readiness

License/Certification:

• N/A

• N/A

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and best practices relating to college readiness

Skills:

• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Research and Analysis

• Applies knowledge and skills to collect and analyze relevant data and information. Assesses benefits and risks, and prepares comprehensive reports of findings. Submits recommendations for management's review and evaluation.

Instruction/Training

• Demonstrates the ability to orally convey subject or message clearly and concisely to the intended audience. Generates interest and enthusiasm in the subject or message from the participants. Responds to participants' reactions or comments and adjusts delivery style and/or format of presentation as needed. Possesses a thorough understanding of the subject or topic to provide practical responses to questions or issues. Displays applicable visuals and provides appropriate written materials to support the presentation.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.