Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Administers, scores and interprets intelligence, aptitude, achievement, and other psychological tests for use in institutional selection and placement and in support of counseling functions in the University Counseling Center.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated communications skills; and a commitment to providing excellent customer service required.

Master's degree in Educational Psychology or Psychology and experience with administering or proctoring tests and background experience that includes micro-computers preferred.

Care is appropriate to the population served

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Hires, trains, and supervises testing assistants, support staff, and administrators/proctors for group testing programs.
2. Organizes national tests such as MCAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. and departmental batteries.
3. Orders, maintains security of and transmits test materials.
4. Oversees daily individually and group administered tests at the University Testing Center.
5. Handles a variety of questions, problems, and requests regarding tests from the University and Salt Lake communities.
6. Consults with University students, faculty and staff about tests.
7. Works with academic departments and test companies.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.