Access Specialist - Testing Services
Office of Access and Disability Services
Position Overview
The University of St. Thomas is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Testing Coordinator to oversee and manage all testing activities at the university. The Testing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and administering various exams, including placement tests, make up tests, and exams for students with disabilities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure that testing activities are conducted in a professional and efficient manner, while ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of test materials and results. This position will actively contribute towards furthering our Student Affairs Board of Trustee charges to strengthen UST's (a) student success efforts and (b) Catholic mission and faith integration efforts.
The position reports to the Director of Access and Disability Services
Essential Responsibilities
- Testing Center Operations: Independently manage daily operations, ensuring a secure and accessible testing environment. Oversee test scheduling, administration, and security while maintaining compliance with university policies and ADA regulations.
- Faculty & Student Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison for faculty and students regarding accommodated testing. Ensure timely receipt of exams, communicate policies, and address concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
- Compliance & Reporting: Monitor adherence to ADA, Section 504, and FERPA regulations. Maintain accurate records, submit Testing Irregularity Reports, and generate reports on testing operations and accommodation trends.
- Technology & Accessibility Support: Utilize AIM and assistive technology to facilitate accommodations. Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with IT as needed.
- Training & Supervision: Train and oversee student workers or graduate assistants on testing procedures and security measures. Conduct faculty and staff training on Testing Center policies and best practices.
- Professional Development & Reporting: Stay current on best practices in testing accommodations, accessibility, and compliance through professional development. Provide regular reports on Testing Center operations, trends, and challenges to the Associate Director of ADS.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, disability services, student affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of experience in testing services, disability services, or an academic support role.
- Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and FERPA regulations as they apply to accommodated testing.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with testing management software, such as AIM or similar systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Working conditions
This position holds standard office hours, and a consistent physical presence in the testing center will be required. Office hours will be established in consultation with the supervisor. Physical requirements are those of a typical office.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by individuals in this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals in this job classification. All job classifications may have miscellaneous job duties assigned on an as needed basis.
Management, at the appropriate level, retains the right to assign and change the duties of any position at any time.
