ABOUT LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, nonresidential, two-year public institution of higher education with 4 locations-the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, the Luray-Page County Center and the Vint Hill Site and outreach sites throughout the College's service region. The service region includes the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren and the city of Winchester.
LFCC’s Middletown Campus and Luray-Page County Center are nestled within the Shenandoah Valley with easy access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, historical sites, and a welcoming network of towns and cities where families grow and diverse business thrive. LFCC’s Fauquier Campus and Vint Hill Site are located within the Upper Piedmont region of Virginia. Situated in Fauquier County, and located just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., this area offers the beauty of country living with easy access to the international community of our nation’s capital.
LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC offers a variety of day, evening, weekend and distance learning classes. As one of the fastest growing community colleges of the Virginia Community Colleges, LFCC serves over 9,100 unduplicated credit students and approximately 1,200 employers with business and professional development through Workforce Solutions. In terms of student enrollment, LFCC is the seventh largest of the 23 colleges of the Virginia Community Colleges.
CELEBRATE WITH US
LFCC is embarking on the celebration of our 50 Years of Impact. In the fall of 1970, LFCC first opened its doors at the Middletown Campus to begin classes with 577 students. Beginning, January 2020, LFCC will celebrate 50 years of cultivating educational opportunity and economic vitality within our community. We look forward to reflecting on our past, celebrating the present and moving forward with a renewed dedication to our community and student achievement.
Fiscal year 2020 was one of the strongest years for higher education in state budget recent history. There were no increases to tuition or fees for students, $4 million statewide increase to training grants, compensation increases for employees and health premiums remained unchanged. LFCC ranks 8 out of Virginia’s 23 Community Colleges in the amount of performance based funding received.
LFCC continues to prepare for the future; our facilities and campus improvement projects include new construction of the Luray Page County Center in Luray, VA as well as the anticipated Hazel Hall Building at our Fauquier Campus in Warrenton, VA.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Responsibilities for Testing Center Specialist includes: proctoring computer and paper-based exams for the college; enter test scores with accuracy into the People Soft computer system, and trouble shoot computer issues that may arise.
It is crucial that all testing services are provided in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidance from college administrators. Clerical work and general office duties required to include answering phones, emailing, faxing, data entry, and filing. Customer service duties include assisting students and professors with testing requests in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.
Required Skills
Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Willingness and ability to learn and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions effectively and professionally.
Required Experience
High School Diploma or Associates Degree or higher preferred
Strong computer hardware, software and internet skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, adaptive technologies and classroom monitoring software
Minimum of one year demonstrated customer service experience
Experience working with a diverse student population
COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate for the position is $10.25 per hour. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your Expertise. Our Inspiring Culture. Enriching Lives and Community Vitality. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the value that students, faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
The College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), LFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. 1-800-906-5322 ext. 7226
Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. LFCC also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all LFCC positions. Satisfactory reference, background screenings are a condition of employment.
Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Willingness and ability to learn and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Ability to understand and interpret written and oral instructions effectively and professionally.