Testing Center and Accommodation Assistant

Benedictine University; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Mental Health Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial Wellness Advisors

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Benedictine University seeks a part-time Testing Center and Accommodations Assistant at the Lisle Campus to support students using the Testing Center and the Office of Accommodations. This role combines exam proctoring with intake guidance and acts as a welcoming, reliable point of contact for students, faculty and staff.

The position is 20 hours per week. Key duties include scheduling and proctoring exams, coordinating approved testing accommodations, guiding students through intake steps, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with students or proctoring exams or supporting accessibility services is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and proctor exams, prepare testing spaces and materials, monitor testing sessions, and return completed exams according to university procedures.
• Coordinate with faculty and students to ensure approved testing accommodations are implemented accurately and confidentially.
• Assist students in beginning the accommodations process by explaining intake steps, scheduling appointments, collecting materials, and maintaining records.
• Refer questions about eligibility or accommodation decisions to the appropriate professional staff.
• Help maintain an organized, accessible, and supportive testing environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Testing Center and Accommodation Assistant

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Job Title:

Testing Center and Accommodation Assistant (Part-time)

Department:

Office of Academic Accommodations andAccessibility

Reports to:

Provost and Vice President of AcademicAffairs

Location:

Lisle Campus

Rate:

$20.50 per hour

Position Summary:

BenedictineUniversity seeks a part-time Testing Center and Accommodations Assistant tosupport students who use the Testing Center and the Office of Accommodations.This position combines test proctoring with student intake support and servesas a welcoming, dependable point of contact for students, faculty, and staff.The position is 20 hours per week.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Schedule and proctor exams, prepare testing spaces andmaterials, monitor testing sessions, and return completed exams according toUniversity procedures.
• Coordinate with faculty and students to ensure approvedtesting accommodation is implemented accurately and confidentially.
• Assist students in beginning the accommodations process byexplaining intake steps, scheduling appointments, collecting materials, andmaintaining records.
• Refer questionsabout eligibility or accommodation decisions to the appropriate professionalstaff.
• Help maintain an organized, accessible, and supportivetesting environment.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

High School Graduate/GED Required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Experience:

Experienceworking with students, proctoring exams or supporting accessibility services ishelpful.

Specific Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and customer serviceskills. Ability to handle confidential student information with care andexercise sound judgment. Comfort using scheduling, email, and basic officetechnology. The successful candidate will bring patience, attention to detail,and a commitment to Benedictine University’s mission of supporting students aswhole person.

Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk;use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Thisposition requires the ability to occasionally lift office products andsupplies, up to 20 pounds, alone or with assistance from a staff worker. Useof computer screen, phone and customer service. May require bending orsitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel (If applicable):

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable):

N/A

Working Conditions:

Normaloffice environment

Training:

As a University employee you are requiredto complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfillyour job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or inperson. Employees must complete all trainings required byBenedictine University.

Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements may apply:

• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to support your health needs.
• Disability Insurance : Protection for both short-term and long-term disability.
• Life Insurance : Financial security for your loved ones in case of the unexpected.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and mental health days.
• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Financial support for your education and professional development.
• Financial Wellness Advisors : Personalized advice to help manage and plan your finances.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in itsadmissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship andloan programs; athletic and other University administered programs oremployment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional andstatutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsoredinstitution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and tocomplete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire. The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.