Senior Coordinator, Testing and Certification
Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more
information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an
internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee
account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking a
Senior Coordinator, Testing and Certification - Boca Raton, FL. The
Senior Coordinator, Testing and Certification oversees day-to-day
computer-based testing operations across multiple labs, ensuring
secure, efficient, and compliant exam administration. This role
supervises staff, coordinates testing schedules and registrations,
maintains documentation and training materials, supports students
and external test candidates, and serves as a primary point of
contact for testing services while upholding all institutional and
regulatory confidentiality standards. Summary of Responsibilities:
Supervise all aspects of computer testing in five computer labs
with 90 workstations. Meet regularly with the Director, Senior
Associate Director, Associate Director, Coordinator, Support
Personnel, and OPS to discuss week-to-week operations. Maintain the
monthly and daily staff schedule. Supervise and evaluate the
Coordinator, Support Personnel-Test Specialist and OPS-Proctors.
Assist with administering exams. Supervise and maintain file
documentation for all tests. Operate computers and specialized
software and other equipment. Train all personnel regarding
checking identifications, setting up exams for test candidates,
administer security procedures, set up workstations to assure a
controlled testing environment. Supervise the close-down phase of
the computers after testing is completed. Develop, maintain, and
train others, using a detailed training manual for testing;
periodically, update the manual. Coordinate FCLE/FCLT Florida Civic
Literacy Exam/Florida Civic Literacy Test) registration process for
in-person and remote exams. Coordinate correspondence exams process
for local, national, and international exams. Attend periodic
training programs as a participant or trainer, including, but not
limited to, briefing the department regarding operations, policies,
and procedures for Testing and Certification. Ensure the
dissemination, schedule, and written materials on all computer
testing. Resolve questions from potential test candidates, FAU
students, and others, about test registration and processing
requirements. Act as a primary source for computer test
registration of FAU students, as well as those coming from other
institutions. Handle telephone calls and provide information to
department visitors on an on-going and as-needed basis. Assist with
the scanning and make-up test process for Professors and Teacher
Assistants. Provide information about test dates, deadlines, and
fees for local, state, and national programs, using Registerblast
to schedule appointments. (Appointments for other computer-based
tests that are administered in Testing and Certification are done
by candidates online.) Attend and contribute to departmental and
interdepartmental meetings of mutual interest, such as orientation,
presentations to student orientation leaders, and presentations to
athletic department and athletes. Uphold confidentiality policies
as determined by the federal government, state, university,
department, and testing entities. Perform other job-related duties
as assigned. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are
important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has
its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a
positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU
offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50
per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) and much more. State retirement options including
tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool
Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and
sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break
(at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer
Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for
eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of
full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be
extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules
apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
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Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited
institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate
area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience
required. Preferred Qualifications/Skills: Master's degree and two
years appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree four years of
appropriate experience. Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP) College or
Department: Academic Affairs: Testing and Certification Location:
Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Some nights and weekends as needed. Application Deadline:
2026-04-14 Special Instructions to Applicant: APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed
transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from
their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start
of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected
candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment
screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings
may include a criminal background check (level I and level II),
motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and
drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with
disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of
Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at
accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call
561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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