Testing, Disability Services Specialist

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college inthe region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of aculture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers asthey pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes,affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped itearn recognitions suchas being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the Southfor tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

Testing, Disability Services Specialist

This position serves day-to-day operations of Disability Services for students throughout their university experience with specific attention on planning and coordinating daily activities of accommodations-based testing services. Serves as a liaison to students, academic departments, and Student Success Services.

Assists the Office of Disability Services and Student Affairs as directed.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the daily operations and activities of accommodation-based testing services,including scheduling and communication.
• Supports Disability Services staff with Office of Disability Services planning, activities, and general administration,
• Coordinates marketing and promotional efforts for assigned area.
• Supports in the purchasing and administrative functions of The Access Point.
• Provides backup administrative support for all Student Affairs units.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• 1 year of experience working with students at thepost-secondary level.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

• Experience in the administration of testing materials
• Experience working within disability services

• Customer and Personal Service
  - Proficient in-depth knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and demonstrated ability tolearn other computer systems necessary for the role.
• Critical Thinking
  - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain federal, state, andlocal laws related to disability services

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

This position is exempt/salary exempt.

The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m.However, occasional overtime…