Assessment Assistant Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $22.64 Hourly
Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Short Term
Job Number: FY25-2600337
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Testing and Placement Center
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Salary Range/Class: 38.5
Assured Consideration Date: 04/24/2026
Internal Posting Information: None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize and coordinate student assessment testing activities; administer, score and record standardized group academic achievement tests at various District locations; explain test procedures and appropriate policies and regulations.
Representative Duties
Plan, organize and coordinate the administration of student achievement, placement and proficiency assessment tests for matriculation and other programs for small and large groups; assure adequate facilities, materials and proctoring; determine eligibility of students.
Administer, score and record standardized group academic achievement tests at various District locations; provide assistance and information to students, administrators, school personnel and the public concerning testing programs.
Register current and prospective students for a variety of placement, proficiency and achievement tests; check identification as required; collect and account for test fees.
Distribute and collect testing materials; provide instructions and proctor tests; assure compliance with established testing requirements, regulations and procedures; exclude or invalidate tests as appropriate.
Score tests manually or with computerized scoring equipment; enter test results and related data in the computer; generate records and statistical reports in accordance with State requirements and District requests.
Maintain current knowledge of testing requirements and regulations issued by the State or other agency; coordinate and participate in conferences and training workshops.
Distribute test records to school personnel and students; issue routine printouts and respond to special requests; provide explanatory information as needed; maintain appropriate confidentiality of information.
Perform general clerical duties as needed; compose, type and proofread various types of correspondence; organize and maintain a variety of files and records related to assigned activities.
Serve as the receptionist; answer telephones and greet visitors; take and relay messages as appropriate; receive, sort and route incoming mail.
Train and provide work direction to student assistants.
Assist in budget preparation as assigned; prepare cost estimates and submit justifications for budget items as needed.
Assure the ordering inventory and security of testing supplies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree and three years of administering, scoring, and/or recording testing information.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF
Test administration and scoring.
Procedures followed in the administration, scoring, recording and reporting of standardized test results.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles of training and providing work direction.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Basic budgeting practices.
ABILITY TO
Plan, organize and coordinate student assessment programs and activities.
Administer, score and record testing information.
Interpret, apply and explain District assessment policies and procedures.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Maintain records and files.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Operate a variety of office equipment.
Operate a computer to enter data and generate reports.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Assist in budget preparation.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our )
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
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Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit
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Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

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