Exam & Accommodations Specialist, Disability Resources

Southern Oregon University; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

On-campus work

Job summary

Southern Oregon University is seeking a Disability Resources Support Specialist to provide administrative support for exam accommodations, coordinate notetaking and seating arrangements, and collaborate with Facilities to place accessible classroom furniture. The role requires database experience, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusive education.

The position is on-campus, non-exempt, 10-month with summer off, and involves testing coordination, front-office duties, and supervision

Qualifications

• Two years of general clerical experience.
• One year of typing/word processing or related experience; OR an Associate's degree in Office Occupations/Office Technology and one year clerical experience.
• College courses in Office Occupations/Office Technology can substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodated exams for SOU Ashland campus and distance education students; explain testing procedures and schedule testing times.
• Proctor exams, maintain test security, and ensure availability of assistive technology.
• Train and supervise readers, scribes, or proctors as needed for exams.
• Answer inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and public; route inquiries to appropriate staff; manage accommodation equipment check-out/in.
• Coordinate notetaking accommodations, seating/room accommodations, and assist with accessibility website updates; maintain confidential student records; supervise student workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computers/IT proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Office Occupations or Office Technology

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Office Occupations certificate

Tools

Accessible Information Management

Database basics

Job description

Southern Oregon University is seeking a Disability Resources Support Specialist to provide administrative support for exam accommodations, coordinate notetaking and seating arrangements, and collaborate with Facilities to place accessible classroom furniture. The role requires database experience, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusive education.

The position is on-campus, non-exempt, 10-month with summer off, and involves testing coordination, front-office duties, and supervision