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Technician, Academic Testing Center
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Aug 06, 2026 | |
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Technician, Academic Testing Center
Posting Number: SF02189 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 3 Pay Grade Range: Academic Year Hiring Salary Range: $30,769 - $38,461 (20 pay periods) Department: Provost Initiatives Campus Location: Kingston Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 14, 2026. Applications received after August 14, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE WORK SCHEDULE IS IN-PERSON. POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure that Academic Testing Center (ATC) facility and equipment are set up for full functionality to effectively support exam administration. Be responsible for ATC logistical operations, such as providing technical support, utilizing secure exam software, and preparing seating and materials for daily testing sessions. Respond to faculty and student questions about logistics. Duties and Responsibilities: KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate and maintain smooth operation of the ATC by providing technical support, high-level service and technical assistance to faculty and staff. Trouble shoot as needed. Review and approve instructor testing requests using secure exam software (RegisterBlast), flag issues and follow up with faculty. Create and print cover sheets and exams. Support the digital accessibility of exams by providing assistive technology and auxiliary aids to students via Readspeaker assistive technology platform. Set up testing center cameras, monitor video surveillance, and bookmark flags using Avigilon before, during, and after exam sessions. Maintain student privacy. Maintain emphasis on dependability and timeliness due to nature of structured testing schedule. Engage in professional development and acquire/maintain certifications as determined appropriate by the supervisor. Work non-standard work week, evening hours. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform additional duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Avigilon Security Camera system. RegisterBlast secure exam software. Readspeaker assistive technology platform. Personal computers; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based applications such as Google Suite. Microsoft Office. Posting Date: 08/05/2026 To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16908 je-0e4c4f89d1f74ebcb550c9c0ee1e1284 | |