Program Coordinator - Disability Specialist

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a coordinator for the Office of Disability Services Testing Center. The role ensures students with disabilities receive allowed academic accommodations for exams, coordinates daily operations, and maintains the exam schedule with updates and notices to professors and students.

Responsibilities include processing intake, approving documentation, and liaising with campus units to uphold policies while ensuring ADA compliance and exemplary service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization; Master’s Degree may substitute for one year.
• Experience with Excel database scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily operations of the ODS Testing Center; collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to meet goals.
• Maintain the exam schedule and provide support to students needing accommodations.
• Review and approve documentation for services and issue accommodation letters.
• Collaborate on alternate text formats and test scheduling; assist proctoring or reading exams as needed.
• Follow up with students and professors to ensure accommodations are implemented throughout the semester.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Fast-paced environment

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Posting Category:

About UIS:

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline:

11/6/2026

Minimum Starting Salary:

$23.03 per hour/7.5 hour day

Summary:

Ensure students with disabilities receive the appropriate academic accommodations for exams in our Testing Center. Coordinate the Testing Center by ensuring rules and regulations are followed; students are given their correct accommodations; professors are instructed on the Testing Center rules. Make sure the exam schedule is updated daily and contact professors or students regarding changes in exams. Assist with intake and review and approve students' documentation for services. Assist the director as a liaison to the campus and university units to uphold policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates daily operations of the ODS Testing Center; works closely with students, staff, and faculty to implement goals and objectives of the ODS Testing Center; resolves conflicts and ensures efficient operation of the ODS Testing Center.
• Maintain the spreadsheet of all the exams for the Testing Center Provide students using accommodated testing with assistance or student employees to assist them.
• Provide initial intake for new students that need ODS services. Meet with new and registered students to review and approve their documentation. Prepare and issue academic accommodation letters to students. Collaborate with both the student and professors to ensure the requested academic accommodations are being provided with exemplary services.
• Collaborate with staff on the production of alternate text format and alternate test scheduling. Assist with testing duties such as proctoring exams, scribing or reading exams.
• Follow up with registered students and professors to ensure that academic accommodations are being carried out throughout the academic semester. Listen and address any student concerns that may arise throughout the semester in regard to their academic accommodation in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the director to compile and analyze data and statistics pertinent to the Office of Disability Services. Ensure ADA compliance and best practices are followed.
• Act as a liaison to campus and university units and represent the ODS office at internal and external events including orientations, open houses, presentations, and graduation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working with Excel database scheduling; experience in

Managing an office and student employees

• Minimum of 7 years of experience involving position of increasing responsibility including at least 2 of direct experience working with students with disabilities and a detailed knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act and Section 504 relating to accommodation for college and university students.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations/people

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [e-mail] or call 217-206-6652.

• Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.