Testing
- Employer
- Furman University
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 11, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Testing & Accessibility Coordinator
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Job Title:
Testing & Accessibility Coordinator
Job Family:
Administrative Support
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Compensation Grade:
5H
Pay Type:
Hourly
Department:
Student Office for Accessibility Resources
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Student Office for Accessibility Resources, the Testing and Accessibility Coordinator is solely responsible for timely communication with all faculty and instructors regarding the coordination of tests/exams for students with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities, AD/HD, psychological disabilities, physical and health-related disabilities, and temporary accommodations.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
The essential job functions are to oversee daily operations and coordinate the SOAR testing center which includes:
Testing using assistive technology (accessible tests, dictation software, text-to-speech software, and other require testing accommodations)
Testing security
Greeting and checking in students
Securing the tests in advance of the scheduled test time
Communicating with students, faculty, and instructors on details of the test
Helping students submit their test reservations
Coordinates final exams including, but not limited to, reserving spaces, securing proctors, scheduling students, organizing exam materials, and working with faculty to reschedule exams for students.
Student support liaison that serves the wholistic needs of students referring them as necessary to appropriate units on campus, such as mentoring and advising, Counseling Center, Earle Student Health Center, Spiritual Life, Enrollment Services, Title IX and ADA, Academic Success, Student Life case management, Athletics, Housing and Residence Life, and academic departments.
Researches, orders, assigns, and individually tracks all requests for course materials that require conversion to accessible formats
Assists with the conversion of materials to alternative format including the preparation of books/documents for scanning and organized the electronic file structures
Responds to student and faculty disability related questions, scheduling testing appointments as requested within guidelines, ensure all forms and required paperwork are completed, and act as liaison between students and faculty.
Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information; including maintaining up-to-date information about the department, disability, higher education, and the university.
Completes performance review process with supervisor to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department, university goals and The Furman Advantage.
Transports students on accessible golf cart.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Student Office for Accessibility Resources in support of the goals and objectives of the Division of Student Life. The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
Relationships:
Daily contact with members of own work unit and immediate supervisor to plan, coordinate, problem-solve, present information and suggestions related to mutual goals.
Daily contact with students, faculty, staff and parents to influence, motivate or persuade parties to obtain desired results.
Frequent contacts with other professionals to plan, coordinate, problem-solve, present information and suggestions related to mutual goals.
Responsibility for Final Decisions:
Errors may cause delays in a particular phase of work or result in losses of time or expenditure and may have important effects in internal relationships.
Reports To: Director of the Student Office for Accessibility Resources
Work is performed independently except where the interpretation of law, policy, rule, complex procedure or request for exception is required.
Education/Skill Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required.
At least one-year's work experience in a related area.
Basic understanding of ADA and Section 504 as it relates to students with disabilities preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines while handling information confidentially.
Professional, team-oriented individual with a positive attitude.
Strong knowledge of assistive technology, Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to embrace, utilize and master new technology.
Ability to positively interact with diverse groups of students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Flexible with scheduled work hours (typical hours are 8:00A- 4:30P, Monday-Friday with evenings as needed).
Work Conditions:
Work is performed under usual office conditions.
Education Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
To apply, visit https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Testing---Accessibility-Coordinator_R001063
Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
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