"P/T Sr. Technical Assistant/ High School Equivalency (HSE) Examiner"

Job Details

• Posted: 05-Feb-26
• Location: Yonkers, New York
• Type: Part-time
• Salary: $26.42 per hour
• Categories: Education/Training, Staff/Administrative
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Organization Type: Higher Education Institution
• Salary Details: No benefits. This position is fully grant funded. WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Monday through Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm, approximately 24 hours per week. An occasional evening shift may be needed during high volume testing weeks.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s
• Internal Number: P/TSTA/(HSE)E2/5/26

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, the P/T Sr. Technical Assistant/ High School Equivalency (HSE) Examiner performs various academic duties to support the daily operations of the Academic Affairs department at the WEOC.

The P/T Sr. Tech. Assistant/ HSE Examiner assists in the administration of the New York State high school equivalency exam and performs related administrative tasks. The incumbent prepares and administers High School Equivalency (HSE) tests at scheduled times according to all applicable procedures, laws and regulations and prepares the exam setting, processes test candidates and communicates effectively with test candidates, taking into consideration their varied educational levels and backgrounds.

Further, the HSE Examiner maintains an inventory of supplies/equipment related to area of assignment. Assists in the preparation of purchase requisitions for said supplies/equipment. Receives and inspects equipment/supplies to ensure correct order, quality and condition. May be responsible for researching various reference materials in an effort to select the most cost-effective and efficient items for use. Initiates Help Desk tickets/calls for repairs when needed; maintains logs of same to track billing by outside vendors/departments.

Applies technical skills and independent judgment in using a variety of automated systems and peripherals to perform administrative functions. Uses Microsoft Office applications and other automated systems to perform work assignments. Maintains detailed records and files related to all administrative activities. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university, and experience in teaching, training, counseling, or testing. The successful candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines. They must also be able to work with colleagues within the organization and with external agencies and have effective communication skills.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of non-traditional adult students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an educational institution is strongly preferred. Prior experience as a test proctor is also strongly preferred, as is proficiency with Microsoft Office.

About SUNY Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 24,000.