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How much do academic testing jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic testing in Minnesota is $58,669.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,100.00 and $67,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Academic Testing job?

An Academic Testing job involves administering, coordinating, and overseeing exams to ensure fair and secure testing conditions. Responsibilities may include scheduling tests, proctoring exams, maintaining testing materials, and enforcing academic integrity policies. Professionals in this role may work in schools, universities, or testing centers to support students and faculty. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills are essential for success in this field.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Academic Testing?

Professionals in Academic Testing are commonly responsible for administering standardized tests, ensuring compliance with testing protocols, and accurately recording student scores. You may also troubleshoot technical issues with testing software, communicate procedures and guidelines to students, and maintain test security throughout each session. Collaboration is often required with educators, administrative staff, and sometimes parents or students to coordinate scheduling and accommodations. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a calm, supportive environment for test-takers. Being detail-oriented and responsive helps ensure testing integrity and a positive experience for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Academic Testing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Academic Testing, you need a solid background in educational assessment, data analysis, and knowledge of academic standards, often supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with test administration platforms, online proctoring systems, and various standardized testing tools is usually required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure accurate test administration, integrity of results, and smooth coordination with students, faculty, and stakeholders.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Academic Testing jobs? Cities in Minnesota with the most Academic Testing job openings:
Infographic showing various Academic Testing job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,669 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Testing & Department Coordinator

Macalester

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$23.19 - $24.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

About the Department:
The Center for Disability Resources strives to create an inclusive and welcoming community where individuals with disabilities have equitable access at Macalester by addressing barriers, promoting disability justice, and providing education across campus.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Provides disability-related testing accommodation coordination for Macalester students with approved testing accommodations. Coordinates exams accommodations including but not limited to scheduling and proctoring exams, facilitating testing accommodations, and working with faculty.

Collaborates with all areas of the College including staff and faculty training, awareness events/activities that involve the Center for Disability Resources.

Supports the administrative operations of the office including but limited to supervising student workers, scheduling rooms for events, monitoring and maintaining the front desk, and monitoring the departments general email.

Testing Coordination

  • Coordinates, schedules, and proctors' exams for students receiving accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; organizes all necessary paperwork and materials for testing.
  • Communicates with faculty as it relates to exam information and relevant materials.
  • Ensures security and academic integrity of exam processes
  • Stays abreast of best practices for exam proctoring and coordination
  • Utilizes AIM Database system to schedule and coordinate exams and make case notes.
  • Collects data on all testing coordination related activities.
  • Stays abreast of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable Federal and state laws.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree
  • 1-3 years' experience working in a higher education setting.
  • Experience with coordinating exams accommodations including but not limited to scheduling and proctoring exams, facilitating testing accommodations, and working with faculty.
  • Experience providing general administrative support, supervising student employees including managing time-sheets, and interacting with department visitors including students and prospective families.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills required.

  • Timely communications and the ability to represent a department in ways that build strong campus-wide partnerships.

  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, faculty, students, alumni, and campus visitors.

  • Excellent attention to deadlines; dependable and timely.

Compensation:

$23.19-$24.25 Hourly

Union:

MAPE

Benefits

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:


  • 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
  • Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
  • Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
  • Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
  • Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
  • Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
  • Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page


Bargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by August 7th, 2026. No applications will be received after this date.
Kim Price
Interim - Talent Acquisition Manager
price@macalester.edu

Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. For additional information, see Macalester College's full Notice of Nondiscrimination.