Test Center Manager (San Diego (South), CA) at Pearson PlcWestminster

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Staff Supervision, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Scheduling, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows Applications, Performance Appraisals, Operational Management, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking

Industry

Education

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 based in San Diego CA.     Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).      Responsibilities    Expand your career at Pearson VUE in our entry level Test Center Manager position for our  San Diego CA location. You will utilize your communication and customer skills with external customers while also working to select new Test Administrators, provide job coaching, and fair performance appraisals to current employees.    Schedule Requirements * Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.   * This position is benefit eligible * Ability to work 32 -40 hours per week with an expectation to work more hours as needed.  Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 6:30am am to 10:00 pm,  various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Saturday.  * Ability to work approximately  3- 4 Saturdays per month. Sunday shifts would be infrequent, but a possibility if the need arises.  * Available to address operational problems when not at test center.    This position is benefits eligible effective on your hire date. For more information, you may visit https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/new-employees/ [https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/new-employees/]. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability and Voluntary Long-Term Disability benefits. * Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days per the NCS Pearson policies. * 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match. * Employee Stock Purchase Plan (bi-annual enrollment). * Tuition Reimbursement. * Company-paid life insurance and business travel insurance benefits. Starting pay is $24.00 per hour. 60% of daily tasks are Test Administrator responsibilities:  * Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts. * Performs on-time site opening and closing procedures.  * Understands all testing procedures.  * Checks in examinees, verifies identification, and explains the exam process.   * Monitors examinees while testing.  * Maintains a secure testing environment.  * Communicates with internal technical support to investigate and fix technical issues.  * Strictly adheres to company policies using careful judgment.  * Responsible for maintaining a professional and clean testing center with light housekeeping duties.  * Other duties as assigned.     40% of daily tasks are Test Center Manager responsibilities:  * The Test Center Manager is the onsite manager of a small team of Test Administrator employees.   * Site staffing/hiring/retention/conflict resolution/scheduling.    * Trains, develops, and coaches staff.    * First contact for facility issues.  * Ability to multi-task. * Minimum of one year customer service experience preferred.  * One year supervision experience in customer service preferred.  * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred.  * Team leading and training skills, and exposure to a testing environment are strongly preferred.  * Strong communication and customer service skills are a must, delivered with focused attentiveness and moderate interaction. * Must be flexible in work hours and days.  * Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner and handle a reasonable amount of stress.    * Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, Internet, and email.   * Ability to operate a computer and telephone.  * Must be able to work in a quiet, focused environment and hear words spoken in soft voices.  * Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.  * Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time while escorting candidates back and forth, up to 50-100 times per scheduled shift, to and from the testing room. * Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time. * Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift from a stooped position.  * Must be able to see small details at a distance.  * Ability to see names clearly on ID cards and the computer screen. Qualifications * Minimum of one year customer service experience preferred.  * One year supervision experience in customer service preferred.  * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred.  * Team leading and training skills, and exposure to a testing environment are strongly preferred.  * Strong communication and customer service skills are a must, delivered with focused attentiveness and moderate interaction. * Must be flexible in work hours and days.  * Ability to complete all tasks in a timely and efficient manner and handle a reasonable amount of stress.    * Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, Internet, and email.   * Ability to operate a computer and telephone.  * Must be able to work in a quiet, focused environment and hear words spoken in soft voices.  * Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on occasion.  * Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time while escorting candidates back and forth, up to 50-100 times per scheduled shift, to and from the testing room. * Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time. * Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift from a stooped position.  * Must be able to see small details at a distance.  * Ability to see names clearly on ID cards and the computer screen. TIER: M30

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

Manage a small team of Test Administrators, overseeing hiring, training, and scheduling. Perform daily test center operations including examinee check-ins, security monitoring, and facility maintenance.