Placement and Assessment Specialist III

Title: Placement and Assessment Specialist III Salary Range: $41,880.00 Contract Term Length: 12 Months Standard Hours: 37.5 Work Location: On-Site FLSA Status: Non-Exempt College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC Department: Assessment Center Total Rewards Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match Vacation/Sick Time Work-Life Balance 9.

5 Paid Holidays 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions Employee Assistance Program Job Summary ECTC is seeking a Placement and Assessment Specialist III to support the daily operation of the Assessment Center. This position administers assessments, enters and reviews data, ensures program compliance, answers data-related questions, and analyzes processes and reports to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

The position requires independent judgment, precision, compliance, and continuous improvement to maintain testing integrity and protect the center’s authorization to administer exams. Job Duties: Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provides daily operational oversight of the Assessment Center.
• Administers and proctors placement, admission, certification, and professional exams.
• Coordinates testing platforms, schedules, and availability.
• Troubleshoots testing software, equipment, and platform issues.
• Ensures compliance with testing-partner policies and security requirements.
• Maintains accurate testing records, documentation, and data.
• Handles testing irregularities and suspected misconduct according to protocol.
• Identifies process improvements for candidates, proctors, and operations.
• Anticipates operational needs and takes action independently.
• Maintains an audit-ready, compliant testing environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience; may require an advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, etc.). Typical years of relevant experience: 4-6 Preferred Qualifications: Additional Skills Requested: Successful Candidates should Demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Initiative and independent judgment.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Calmness under pressure.
• Commitment to policies and procedures. Position is open until filled, the review begins October 6, 2026 To apply please visit: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Elizabethtown KCTCS/ECTC is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution. Band 9 Minimum $41,880.00 Position # 10003833 Employee Rights
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer
• The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.