Assistant Director, Accessible Education & Testing

Ajcunet; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Director to plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations of the Testing Center and assistive technology coordination for students with disabilities.

The role requires leadership in testing accommodations, staff supervision, and collaboration with faculty, IT, and health professionals to ensure secure, compliant, and effective accommodation services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, social work, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience providing accommodations and working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills via phone, email, and in person, with ability to build rapport with students, faculty, staff and parents.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Evenings and weekend availability during heavy testing periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all accommodated testing operations, including proctoring, scheduling logistics, test security, and communication with instructors.
• Supervises and trains graduate assistants and student staff.
• Determines appropriate accommodations under the ADA with strong knowledge of laws and confidentiality.
• Manages assistive technology platforms, contracts, and implementation; provides training.
• Maintains security of tests and materials and coordinates with faculty.
• Consults with health professionals to clarify student documentation and coordinate services.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/education/social work

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Special Education

Tools

Screen readers

Braille software

Voice input

Note-taking devices

Job description

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Director to plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations of the Testing Center and assistive technology coordination for students with disabilities.

The role requires leadership in testing accommodations, staff supervision, and collaboration with faculty, IT, and health professionals to ensure secure, compliant, and effective accommodation services.