Coordinator, Accessibility and Assessment LW7626

Stetson University•Gulfport, FL

About The Position

The Coordinator, Accessibility and Assessment is a key member of the College of Law’s academic support infrastructure and serves as the primary coordinator and liaison for administering accommodated examinations and assessments related to disability testing accommodations and English as a Second Language testing modifications. The role works with the Office of the Registrar, law faculty, Faculty Support, Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Facilities Management, and students to ensure secure, equitable, and efficient administration of midterms, final exams, quizzes, and other graded or non-graded evaluations. The Coordinator ensures accommodations and modifications are implemented accurately, consistently, and confidentially in accordance with institutional policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX. The position provides faculty guidance on assessment planning and submission, coordinates assessment logistics and accessible testing materials, manages pre- and post-assessment administration, and oversees testing-room equipment and materials. It also supports mock bar exams and essay-grading simulations, recruits and trains volunteer proctors, maintains procedures and training materials, and documents incidents while protecting the confidentiality and security of assessment materials and student records. The role requires a strong understanding of law school assessment practices, including anonymous grading, confidentiality, complex scheduling, approved testing accommodations, and universal design for learning. It requires attention to detail, organization, effective communication, technology proficiency, adaptability, and professional judgment in high-pressure, time-sensitive situations. The position involves sedentary work, computer and standard office-equipment use, and periods of moving around an office and campus; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with campus partners.
Professional, poised, and solution-oriented responses in high-pressure and time-sensitive environments.
Proficiency with technology, including learning management systems and exam administration platforms.
Adaptability in fluid environments.
Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), Argos, Banner, Examplify, Canvas, and Symplicity’s Accommodate.
Strong understanding of the unique structure, policies, and sensitivities of law school assessments, including anonymous grading protocols, strict confidentiality requirements, complex scheduling demands, approved testing accommodations, and universal design for learning principles.
Ability to effectively communicate and operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.
Ability to perform sedentary work and periods of movement around an office and campus; occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in a law school or professional higher education environment.
Familiarity with law school assessment practices, including midterms, quizzes, final exams, anonymous grading, and honor code considerations.
Experience coordinating or implementing academic testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Prior experience in higher education exam administration, academic affairs, or accessibility services.

Responsibilities

Ensure all accommodations and testing modifications are implemented accurately, consistently, and confidentially in accordance with institutional policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.
Guide law faculty on planning and submission processes for midterms, quizzes, take-home assessments, and final exams; gather and manage logistical information for timed assessments.
Work with the Registrar’s Office and Information Technology to coordinate accommodated assessments across departments and ensure computer equipment and software are appropriately used.
Work with Faculty Support to ensure alternative testing formats are accurately created and provided, and coordinate with Facilities Management to arrange equipment in testing rooms.
Coordinate mock bar exams and essay-grading program simulations for February and July bar takers with Academic Success and Bar Preparation.
Coordinate accommodated assessments with campus departments and maintain an accurate list of codes for Argos reporting.
Complete pre- and post-assessment administrative tasks, including notifications, scheduling, material distribution, entering accommodation data in Examplify, verifying completed exams, and collecting and returning materials.
Coordinate rescheduling of accommodated exams with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Recruit and train volunteer proctors for accommodated assessments.
Develop, maintain, and update written procedures, policies, and training materials related to accommodated assessments, and identify opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of assessment materials, student records, and accommodation documentation.
Document and report assessment-related incidents in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Manage inventory of accommodated assessment materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.