Assistant Director for Testing Services
About The Position
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director for Testing Services will guide, nurture, and support students as they learn and grow. This role is part of the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) team, a department focused on access and inclusion by determining reasonable accommodations for students in their living and learning environments. 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, coordinating resources, and playing a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to academic assessments for students with disabilities. There are 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 a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid leave
- Retirement
- Tuition assistance
- VT discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
