Accessibility & Testing Coordinator

Howard University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University is seeking an Accommodations & Testing Coordinator to manage the Testing Center operations, serving as the primary contact for students requesting accommodations and ensuring compliance with disability laws.

The role collaborates with faculty and staff, coordinates services, develops policies, and maintains testing infrastructure while upholding integrity, privacy, and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate specialization and 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to determine students receiving services from the disability support unit.
• Review and evaluate documentation to determine eligibility for services.
• Coordinate scribe and interpreter services if needed.
• Ensure the university’s compliance with testing standards set by Middle States, FERPA, ADA guidelines, NCTA standards, and Howard University policies and procedures.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise policies for the testing center including scheduling, student identification, proctoring, video surveillance, academic integrity, and related policies.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop policies and procedures regarding academic integrity in the testing center, including surveillance and consequences of violations.
• Coordinate scheduling of students requiring accommodations in the testing center.
• Develop and maintain websites for the center, test registration, availability, and scheduling of exams.
• Provide long-term strategic planning for the testing center.
• Coordinate services for students with disabilities under section 504 and the ADA.
• Model and train staff to provide high-quality customer service and testing administration.
• Implement safety and security procedures and protect academic integrity.
• Collect and analyze data to improve testing center services.
• Collaborate with enterprise technology systems to update and maintain testing technologies.

Skills

Program development

Public speaking

Compliance knowledge

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work/Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Howard University is seeking an Accommodations & Testing Coordinator to manage the Testing Center operations, serving as the primary contact for students requesting accommodations and ensuring compliance with disability laws.

The role collaborates with faculty and staff, coordinates services, develops policies, and maintains testing infrastructure while upholding integrity, privacy, and accessibility standards.