Accessible Testing Coordinator

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s University seeks a Testing Coordinator to oversee accommodated exams, coordinate scheduling, and ensure compliant testing practices across the Student Accessibility Services unit.

You will work closely with faculty and staff to implement approved accommodations while maintaining confidentiality and accessibility standards. The SAS, within the Department of Student Wellness, prioritizes inclusive excellence and collaboration across campus, supporting students with disabilities through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, disability services, or related field.
• Experience in higher education, disability services, testing centers, or student support roles.
• Experience administering exams or coordinating academic accommodations.
• Knowledge of accessible technology (screen readers, speech-to-text tools, alternative formats).
• Supervisory experience with student workers or proctors.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including students with disabilities, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Familiarity with disability law (ADA, Section 504) and accommodation practices.
• Comfort with technology, scheduling systems, LMS, and assistive tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily testing operations including scheduling, proctors, and coordinating exams for students with accommodations.
• Coordinate alternative testing formats including readers, scribes, assistive technology, and accessible materials.
• Support students with clear instructions, a welcoming testing environment, and addressing testing questions.
• Hire, onboard and supervise part-time testing proctors and student workers.
• Communicate with faculty to request exam materials, clarify testing instructions, confirm accommodation needs, and ensure timely return of exams.
• Maintain secure exam handling and confidential records of all exam materials.
• Maintain detailed records of exams administered, incidents, and accommodation usage; prepare reports.
• Implement testing accommodations approved by SAS staff.
• Support broader disability services initiatives and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Discretion

Diversity & inclusion

Supervisory experience

ADA/504 familiarity

Assistive technology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/psychology/counseling/disability services

Tools

Scheduling systems

Learning management systems

Assistive technology tools

Job description

St. John’s University seeks a Testing Coordinator to oversee accommodated exams, coordinate scheduling, and ensure compliant testing practices across the Student Accessibility Services unit.

You will work closely with faculty and staff to implement approved accommodations while maintaining confidentiality and accessibility standards. The SAS, within the Department of Student Wellness, prioritizes inclusive excellence and collaboration across campus, supporting students with disabilities through