Test Center Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist

State University of New York at Fredonia; Village of Fredonia (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Employee EAP

On-campus fitness center access

Campus Child Care Center

Job summary

The Disability Support Services Department at the State University of New York at Fredonia seeks a Test Center Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist to manage the test center, coordinate accommodations, proctoring, and related data, ensuring accessible testing for students with disabilities.

This full-time, 10-month position requires 3–5 years of office experience, knowledge of ADA laws, strong organization, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of office experience, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to disability rights, including ADA, ADAA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and their application to higher education
• Education, training, or experience in disability justice and models of disability
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Strong creativity and problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze various environments to determine access barriers and solutions
• Strong and clear interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible and meaningful terms to diverse audiences
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
• Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective student, staff, and faculty relationships based on respect, empathy, and cultural humility
• High level of comfort and fluency with computer applications and workplace technology, including the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues remotely
• Strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development as related to disability and equity in higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

Responsibilities

• Test Center and Accessible Testing Management: Manage the Test Center and general test accommodation data, including coordination of all test appointments, facilitation of specific test accommodations, and receipt and return of tests to faculty.
• Manage the Test Center proctoring infrastructure, including oversight of the proctoring system and direct test proctoring as needed.
• Maintain data collection and analysis related to Test Center use and trends; regularly update DSS team and campus community on these data points as needed.
• Create, revise, communicate and enforce Test Center policies and procedures to students, student employees, faculty, and staff including confidential handling of tests and exams.
• Educate students and faculty on best practices in accommodated testing and Test Center utilization.
• Communicate and problem solve with faculty and staff to effectively facilitate test-related accommodations in the Test Center facility.
• Be open to a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Maintain the Test Center facility, computers, and associated assistive technology.
• Respond to unexpected scenarios that impact the Test Center.

Skills

Office management

Disability laws

Communication

Organization

Remote work

Education

Disability justice training

Higher education experience

Tools

Assistive technology

Microsoft Office

Job description

Test Center Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist

About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently academic programs , professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success .

The 256-acre campus , known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.

Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.

SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals:

• SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge
• CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship
• CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation
• RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism

Read a message from State University of New York at Fredonia's President.

Job Description:

The Disability Support Services Departmentisdedicated to providing students with disabilities equal access to Fredonia.

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will:

Test Center and Accessible Testing Management:

Manage the Test Center and general test accommodation data, including coordination of all test appointments, facilitation of specific test accommodations (e.g., readers or assistive technology), and receipt and return of tests to faculty.

Manage the Test Center proctoring infrastructure, including oversight of the proctoring system (cameras) and direct test proctoring as needed.

Maintain data collection and analysis related to Test Center use and trends; regularly update DSS team and campus community on these data points as needed.

Create, revise, communicate and enforce Test Center policies and procedures to students, student employees, faculty, and staff including confidential handling of tests and exams.

Educate students and faculty (through both proactive and reactive strategies) on best practices in accommodated testing and Test Center utilization.

Communicate and problem solve with faculty and staff to effectively facilitate test-related accommodations in the Test Center facility.

Be open to a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends, as needed.

Maintain the Test Center facility, computers, and associated assistive technology.

Respond to unexpected scenarios that impact the Test Center (e.g., fire alarms, individual student issues, and building closure, which may impact how tests can be delivered)

Record-Keeping: Maintain timely and comprehensive records documenting interactions with students, faculty, and staff, as well as the rationale for specific accommodation decisions, as appropriate when engaging in access coordination.

Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all forms of communication, in compliance with FERPA, campus, and departmental guidelines.

Alternative Formats Management: Preparation of quizzes, tests, and exams in accessible formats.

Oversight and facilitation of accessible (e.g. accessible PDF or Braille) textbook requests for DSS-affiliated students.

Access Coordination Support: Assist with general student application and documentation review, particularly during times of year when Test Center traffic is low.

Manage information and vaccine records of animals for students with assistance and service animals.

Educate and advise students, staff, and faculty with questions related to alternative testing and animal accommodations.

Assist in representing the DSS department in Students of Concern meetings.

Assist in training campus employees on accommodations, as needed.

Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;

Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3-5 years of office experience, ideally in a higher education setting

Working knowledge of federal and state laws related to disability rights, including ADA, ADAAA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and their application to higher education

Education, training, or experience in disability justice and models of disability

Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

Strong creativity and problem-solving skills, and ability to analyze various environments to determine access barriers and solutions

Strong and clear interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible and meaningful terms to diverse audiences

Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately

Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective student, staff, and faculty relationships based on respect, empathy, and cultural humility

High level of comfort and fluency with computer applications and workplace technology, including the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues remotely

Strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional development as related to disability and equity in higher education

Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission

Experience with instructional technology;

Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience using Read & Write

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel

Familiarity with assistive technology and emerging technology resources beneficial to students with disabilities

Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 10-month, SL3 - Senior Staff Assistant; UUP represented, term appointed position,beginning immediately. Salary range of $50,584 - $54,000, commensurate with experience.

Visa sponsorship is notavailable for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An affirmatively action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.