Description - Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government, and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the world's most comprehensive and secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries, where we validate the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year. Pearson VUE offers a great environment to start or grow your career; we are now hiring for a Test Center Manager to join our team in Melbourne, VIC.Summary: The Test Center Manager is responsible for administering all aspects of day-to-day testing operations in assigned test centers of Pearson Professional Centers and provides day-to-day team leadership to ensure adherence to strict operational policies and procedures of the examination processes and quality and security measures of Pearson Professional Centers. The Test Center Manager is also responsible for recognizing and identifying potential improvement areas and acts as the "go-to" person at the test center when the Regional Manager is not immediately available.CORE COMPETENCIESDetail OrientedCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizing SkillsCustomer FocusEthics and ValueSCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOBWorking closely with Test Administrators and the Lead Test Administrator in the test center, the Test Center Manager takes ownership of all aspects of testing operations to ensure appropriate implementation of operational policies and examination procedures.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEEducation and Experience:Five years of customer service experience requiredExposure in a testing environment strongly preferredExperience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications requiredSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Customer service skills requiredStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to communicate both technical and functional informationAbility to work independentlyEffective time management skillsAbility to handle a reasonable amount of stressStrong attention to detailProblem-solving skillsAlertness and courageEthics and trustKnowledge in operating a computer, fax, and other office equipmentOther (license/certification):Annual Pearson Professional Centers certification for Test Administrator requiredMust pass re-certification annuallyPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESOperational AdministrationAssure equipment is operational and test stations are free of extraneous materialsReview transmission logs (uploading of current day's test results & daily downloading of examinations and site schedule) from software that automatically connects to the hub system periodicallyCommunicate and work with VSS technical support to investigate and fix technical issuesTest center cleaning if applicablePerform daily site opening and closingHelp to ensure a clean, professional, quiet testing atmosphere in the centerCustomer ServiceReview test roster and prepare for candidates including those for special accommodation preparationCheck in candidates and verify identificationsExplain the test process brieflyHelp candidates to place all personal belongings in a personal lockerEscort examinees to assigned test stationsHelp the examinee begin the tutorial/testAnswer any questions before the timed portion of the test beginsMonitor examineesRecord and report all problems or discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner that arise in connection with an exam, a candidate, or the testing center itselfPrint the test results after the candidate completes the testQuality Assurance and Continuous ImprovementEnsure adherence to the Pearson Professional Center quality and security measuresRecognize and identify potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed and sharedPersonnel AdministrationScreen Test Administrator job applicantsReview TA timesheets and forward to Regional Manager on a biweekly basis adhering to payroll deadlinesSubmit draft of site staffing schedule to Regional Manager on a weekly basisVerify correct staffing levels and notify Regional Manager of any and all staffing issuesAssist with training and coaching to new hiresManagement SupportServe as the contact point for building management, site security, deliveries, vendors, etc., and escalate to Regional Manager when appropriateTake authority to act on behalf of the RM in operations and personnel issuesOversee overall operation of the PPC, fairly delegating tasks and responsibilities, escalating issues to the RM as appropriateOther duties as assignedWORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSPhysical requirements:Be comfortable working in a quiet testing environmentBe flexible in work hoursSame Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
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