Assistant Director for Testing Services

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, we are dedicated to guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into leaders and world-changers. We are currently searching for an Assistant Director for Testing Services to join our Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. This role is part of the Services for Students with Disabilities team, a department focused on access and inclusion by determining reasonable accommodations for students in the living and learning environment. The position reports to the Director for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and is a regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. The Assistant Director will manage the operations of the SSD Testing Center, ensuring the seamless delivery of exam-related accommodations for students with disabilities. This involves collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure accessibility and compliance with disability laws, supervising testing staff, and coordinating resources. The role plays a crucial part in ensuring equitable access to academic assessments for students with disabilities and offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the Department and the Division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience with supervising full-time professionals.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws governing disability rights and accommodations (ADA, Section 504, etc.).
Working knowledge of AHEAD standards and best practices for student disability services.
Proficient in effectively communicating with multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and community partners.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Professional experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or equivalent amount of experience working in disability services in higher education.
Experience with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.

Responsibilities

Managing the operations of the SSD Testing Center.
Ensuring the seamless delivery of exam-related accommodations for students with disabilities.
Collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure accessibility and compliance with disability laws.
Supervising testing staff.
Coordinating resources.
Playing a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to academic assessments for students with disabilities.
Developing and implementing a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.