Testing Coordinator

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Assists the Testing Leadership Team in managing accommodated exams at the Disability Resource Center. Coordinates exam schedules and room assignments for accommodated testing. Mitigates student testing concerns in the absence of the Testing Leadership Team. Assists students, faculty and staff in trouble shooting issues that arise with the testing management system. Responds to testing inquiries and including answering phone calls, emails, an in-person questions regarding testing services. Prepares exam materials according to student accommodations and instructor directions. Creates alternative exam formats for students as needed per accommodations. Ensures receipt of exam materials to faculty members. Scans and prepares exams to exit the DRC and returns to instructors in a timely manner. Assists the Testing Leadership Team with interviewing, hiring, training and development of testing student assistants. Serves as an accommodated testing resource for students, faculty, staff, and service agencies/provider. Maintains a current knowledge base of federal and state laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of services for persons with documented disabilities and their application within a post-secondary educational setting. Pursues self-directed learning on national trends and best practices in accessibility and accommodated testing. Serves on departmental committees, task force. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient in use of a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office.
Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
Strong student support services skills.
Effective professional written and oral communication skills.
Skilled customer service abilities.
Strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of expertise (such as education, business, or psychology) with at least two or more years of related and practical experience.
Experience working with students with physical, sensory, psychological, or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

Manage accommodated exams at the Disability Resource Center.
Coordinate exam schedules and room assignments for accommodated testing.
Mitigate student testing concerns in the absence of the Testing Leadership Team.
Assist students, faculty, and staff in troubleshooting issues with the testing management system.
Respond to testing inquiries via phone, email, and in-person.
Prepare exam materials according to student accommodations and instructor directions.
Create alternative exam formats for students as needed.
Ensure receipt of exam materials to faculty members.
Scan and prepare exams for return to instructors.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and development of testing student assistants.
Serve as an accommodated testing resource for students, faculty, staff, and service agencies/providers.
Maintain knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and rules governing services for persons with documented disabilities.
Pursue self-directed learning on national trends and best practices in accessibility and accommodated testing.
Serve on departmental committees and task forces.
Perform other duties as assigned.