Job 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 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 Test Center, Shavano Park, TX location You will utilize your communication and customer skills with external customers while also working to select new Test Administrators and provide job coaching and fair performance appraisals to current employees.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

 This position is benefits eligible effective on your hire date. For more information, you may visit 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.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

Our ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility and teamwork.
This position is benefit-eligible.
Ability to work 35 to 40 hours per week, expecting to work more hours as needed.
Employees must be available to work various shifts between the hours of 7 am - 10 pm various shifts as scheduled, any day Monday through Friday.
Ability to work approximately 2-3 Saturdays per month from 7 am to 10 pm.

Available to assist local sites as needed.
Available to address operational problems when not at the test center.

Responsibilities

60% of daily tasks are Test Administrator responsibilities:
Performs on-time site opening and closing procedures.
Understand 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.
Arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
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.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-year customer service experience preferred.

• One year of supervision experience in customer service is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferred.
• Team leading, training skills, and exposure to a testing environment are strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills must be delivered with focused attentiveness and moderate interaction.
• Must be flexible in work hours and days.
• Ability to complete all tasks promptly and efficiently and handle a reasonable amount of stress.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows applications, Internet, and email.
• Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone.
• Must be able to work in a quiet, focused environment and hear spoken words in soft voices.
  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and escort candidates to and from the testing room.
• Must be able to bend, stoop & lift from a stooped position.
• You must be able to see small details at a distance and see names clearly on ID cards and the computer screen.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.