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Accommodations Coordinator (10826)



Summary/Objective

The Exam Accommodations Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing testing accommodations for students with disabilities under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Disability Support and Assistive Technology in the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC). This position coordinates the logistics of implementing testing accommodations, collaborates with ASAC staff and campus partners to determine procedures and policies, and communicates the same to the students and faculty who use them. The Coordinator provides back-up support with interpretive services, note-taking accommodations, alternative text, and captioning services. The Coordinator is responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling graduate assistants and test proctors, as needed. The position oversees the payment process for proctors and tracks expenditures. The Coordinator collects data and reports on accommodation statistics.

Essential Functions

1. Administrative

Collaborates with the Assistant Director and second Accommodations Coordinator to determine and communicate policies and procedures. Oversees designated functions within the accommodations office. Primarily responsible for major accommodated testing events at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling test proctors and graduate assistants, as needed. Under direction of the Assistant Director, oversees the payment process for proctors and tracks expenditures. Fully cross-trains with the second Accommodations Coordinator and fills in for that position as needed. Collects data and reports monthly and annually on accommodations statistics. Provides administrative support for ASAC operations, as needed. Responsible for supporting the work of the Assistant Director, as needed.

2. Outreach and Consultation

Serves as the first point of contact for students and professors regarding the implementation of testing accommodations. Communicates procedures and policies as needed to students and faculty. This position involves considerable communication with faculty regarding testing needs and the implementation of disability-related accommodations. Problem-solves issues with respect to implementing testing accommodations. Works with campus partners to ensure access to all university programs and services.

3. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director, Disability Support and Assistive Technology along with a second Accommodations Coordinator and the Senior Administrative Assistant.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
  • Full time
  • Specialist A
  • Non-exempt
  • This is a union-eligible position. The union-eligibility of individual position incumbents will be determined based on the incumbent’s employer of record


Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with some professional experience.
  • Experience in a post-secondary setting and familiarity with individuals with disabilities strongly desired.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to problem-solve under pressure.
  • Ability to use and learn software programs used in tracking data and managing student information.
  • Attention to detail.
  • A flexible schedule is preferred for this position. Schedule coordination with the second accommodations coordinator is essential
  • Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  • To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.


Benefits
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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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