Testing Coordinator

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student Accessibility Services, the Testing Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring students with approved accommodations receive equitable, well‑organized testing support. The coordinator oversees planning, scheduling, and administration of accommodated exams, implements accommodations accurately and confidentially, and serves as a key liaison among students, faculty, and staff to support an accessible and inclusive academic environment. The position is housed within the Department of Student Wellness.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily testing operations, including scheduling, arranging proctors, and coordinating exams for students receiving accommodations such as extended time, reduced‑distraction environments, assistive technology, or alternative formats.
• Coordinate the use of alternative testing formats, including readers, scribes, assistive technology, and accessible materials as needed.
• Support students by providing clear instructions, maintaining a welcoming testing environment, and addressing questions related to testing procedures and accommodations.
• Hire, onboard, and supervise part‑time testing proctors and student workers.
• Communicate regularly with faculty to request exam materials, clarify testing instructions, confirm accommodation needs, and ensure timely return of completed exams.
• Maintain secure exam handling by implementing a system to track receipt, storage, administration, and return of all exam materials while upholding strict confidentiality.
• Maintain detailed records of exams administered, incidents, and accommodation usage; prepare reports for departmental assessment.
• Implement testing accommodations approved by Student Accessibility Services staff, ensuring accurate administration of extended time, reduced‑distraction environments, assistive technology, readers, or scribes.
• Support broader disability services initiatives, participate in staff meetings, and assist during peak accommodation periods.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, disability services, or a related field.
• Experience: Experience working in higher education, disability services, testing centers, or student support roles; experience administering exams or coordinating academic accommodations; supervisory experience with student workers or proctors.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of accessible technology (screen readers, speech‑to‑text tools, alternative formats); comfort with scheduling systems, learning management systems, and assistive technology tools.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with disability law (ADA, Section 504) and accommodation practices.
• Core Competencies: Subject‑matter expertise with assistive technology and federal/state regulations; keen attention to detail; problem‑solving ability for last‑minute changes; strong organizational and time‑management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion; commitment to access and inclusion in academic settings.
• Supervisory Responsibility: Oversees a team of 3–5 student workers, part‑time proctors, and graduate assistants.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an office setting within the Office of Student Accessibility Services. The space includes a reception or student‑facing area, private or semi‑private testing rooms, quiet reduced‑distraction spaces, storage for secure exam materials, and workstations equipped with scheduling software and assistive technology tools. The atmosphere is professional, calm, and centered on supporting equitable access for students with disabilities.

Physical Demands

Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for extended periods while conducting evaluations and follow‑up visits. Frequent use of computers, phones, and records systems. Light physical activity such as walking between campus locations may be required.

Schedule

Full‑time; specific schedule to be determined in collaboration with the Director of Student Accessibility Services. Flexible hours with potential for early‑morning testing administration, evenings, and/or weekend availability during peak times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition remission
• Generous 403(b) employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Liberal paid time‑off policies
• Access to performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation, and sporting events