Accommodated Testing Assistant

Accommodated Testing Assistant

The Accommodated Testing Assistant is an integral part of Accessibility and Testing and reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Accommodated Testing and Alternative Formats. This position is primarily responsible for closing the Accommodated Testing Office each evening, assisting with preparing exams, coordinating schedules with students, and planning ahead for future test days. Additionally, this position will work closely with students, faculty, and staff while maintaining a high level of customer service.

In collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, this position builds collaborative relationships across campus to meet student's accommodation needs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Knowledge of the ADA and accommodations in the post-secondary setting. Superior organizational and records maintenance skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to time manage projects and work under deadlines.

Duties/Responsibilities
- Close the Accommodated Testing Office. Serve as on-site supervisor for student staff and proctors in evenings, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Verify all exam materials are accounted for and securely stored overnight. Proctor students taking exams to ensure compliance with university honor code, the integrity of exams, and student wellbeing. Troubleshoot technical issues with assistive technology or exam software while proctoring.

Communicate with faculty to obtain missing exams and create alternate plans with all parties if needed. Document any issues that arise during testing, including technical difficulties or accommodation needs, and report to supervisor for follow-up. Perform a final check of the office to ensure all exam-related materials and devices are properly stored, and the office and testing spaces are left in an organized state.

Duties/Responsibilities
- Plan future exam schedules. Coordinate with faculty to confirm any special accommodations or modifications to exam formats, including large print. Maintain an accurate and accessible database of exam schedules and student accommodations. Communicate with faculty the day prior to procure exams if unaccounted-for. Monitor trends in exam scheduling to identify peak times and proactively plan for additional staff and resources, such as testing spaces.

Follow established policies and deadlines for exam scheduling, ensuring all requests are processed within the required timeframe to maintain fairness and consistency in accommodating students.

Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicate with students, faculty, and staff. Ensure student's accommodations are met accordingly for each exam. Collaborate with other departments to facilitate additional space requests. Train and guide faculty on best practices for accommodating students with disabilities. Ensure that students are informed of exam schedules, procedures, and accommodations in a timely manner.

Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist as needed based on workflow in each area. Assist in University Testing Services during peak testing times and lunch coverage. Cover front desks of Accessibility and Testing when needed.