Part-Time Exam Accommodations Assistant

James Madison University; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Free UREC access

Voluntary benefits

12 holidays a year

Talent development trainings

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a part‑time Exam Accommodations Assistant to support the Office of Disability Services. The role runs through the fall and spring semesters, with a maximum of 1,500 hours per year and a regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule, Monday–Friday. It involves proctoring, testing accommodations, and student support. The position is non-benefits eligible, with an average of about 29 hours per week, and requires handling confidential records and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Data entry and data management skills.
• Customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with members of different backgrounds and varying abilities.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with learning new technology and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer accommodated examinations in accordance with policies, ensuring integrity and a secure environment.
• Check students into and out of the testing center and implement accommodations accurately.
• Monitor testing spaces to maintain a quiet, distraction-free environment and supervise exams.
• Respond to student questions and address testing concerns; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Communicate with faculty to obtain testing materials and resolve routine testing issues.
• Prepare testing rooms and materials; ensure assistive technology and resources are available.
• Collect completed exams and return materials using the designated method while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide basic tech support during examinations and document encounters accurately.
• Maintain records of testing appointments, accommodations, and incidents.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Diversity & inclusion

Problem solving

Troubleshooting tech

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a part‑time Exam Accommodations Assistant to support the Office of Disability Services. The role runs through the fall and spring semesters, with a maximum of 1,500 hours per year and a regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule, Monday–Friday. It involves proctoring, testing accommodations, and student support. The position is non-benefits eligible, with an average of about 29 hours per week, and requires handling confidential records and collaboration with