Assessment Specialist (Student Accessibility Services) - Merritt INTERNAL POSTING

Peralta Community College District•Peralta, NM

38d

About The Position

This vacancy is open ONLY to current regular and hourly employees who are members of SEIU Local 1021. Per new Article 8.7 of the Local 1021 hourly contract, this job is being posted for ten (10) working days. Under the direction of the Dean of Special Programs and Grants, schedules, plans, administers, and coordinates testing activities for students with disabilities. This position is categorically funded. Continued employment is contingent upon refunding of the position.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND two years' experience performing general office work, including records management, and general testing procedures; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and proficiency in, the operation and use of personal computers utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database management software programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint) and the Internet browser, websites and Email.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
Computer programs such as Peoplesoft; SARS appointment scheduling system, and; Student Accommodations Manager (SAM)
Maintain accurate records.
Maintain confidentiality.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work independently with little direction.

Responsibilities

Provide mandated testing accommodations to be in compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Provides technical and clerical support for all testing activities.
Coordinates all student testing activities; and inform DSPS student with test accommodation process and procedures
Develops testing schedule
Acts as a liaison and coordinates with instructors and the Disability Services Program to distribute test proctoring information
Develops and maintains a master calendar for both office planning purposes and sharing with the department.
Maintains student appointment system for testing.
Prepares special reports and compiles information as necessary for reporting purposes.
Maintains student files and other records; may provide assistance with special projects
Performs routine office duties utilizing word processing, data management and spreadsheets
Prepares and presents a variety of oral and written reports.
Monitor campus-wide DSPS legally required testing accommodations for every student in the program.
Schedule and proctor all DSPS exams campus wide.
Inform instructors on accommodation requirements and requests for each DSPS
Provide DSPS students those with sensory, manual or speech impairments resources for exams.
Make legally required modifications to exams.
Maintain accurate records, procedural documents and files; prepare correspondence, reports and other documents related to the work performed.
Retesting of DSPS students per specific needs, as required.
Communicate information regarding exam requests, deliveries, and completions.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance coverage
Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Peralta also contributes 26.81% of your salary to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125)
Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132)
Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans
Credit union membership
Prepaid legal plan participation
Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children
Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change.