Testing and Disability Support Specialist

Testing and Disability Support Specialist

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• Job no: 495592
• Work type: Staff Full-Time
• Location: Lafayette, LA
• Categories: Testing and Assessment

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Student Success Center

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Accommodations and Disability Services office.
• Manage the intake process, including application submission, documentation collection, and initial eligibility review.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings between students and appropriate college staff for accommodation planning.
• Maintain a comfortable, quiet, and secure testing environment.
• Administer, monitor, coordinate, and proctor college-wide testing, including Accuplacer, CLEP, TEAS, Pearson Vue, Praxis, TOEFL, Certiport, Work Keys, HiSet and other proctored exams.
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of testing services, including ADA‑related test accommodations.

• Serve as the first point of contact for students seeking ADA support.
• Maintain accurate student files in compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations.
• Adhere to departmental and external testing regulations, policies, and procedures before, during, and after test administration.
• Perform the check‑in/out process, verify student identification, and provide proper testing instructions.
• Ensure only permitted items are carried into the testing room and remaining possessions are properly stored.
• Monitor examinees while testing to ensure resting regulations are strictly followed.

• Travel to SoLAcc campuses to ensure ADA compliance and accessibility standards are met.
• Provide training and consultation for faculty and staff on ADA‑related procedures, laws, and best practices.
• Serve as a backup and first point of contact for the Testing Center when needed.
• Support the continuous improvement of testing processes and documentation standards.

• Assist with the administration and oversight of approved accommodations for testing, classroom, and campus environments.
• Perform administrative tasks in the testing center such as answering the phone and handling routine inquiries from internal and external customers.

Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma and one year of clerical or administrative experience.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques; make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management and public groups.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical concepts, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry; apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive technical instructions.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and the LOLA BANNER student information system; ability to learn creative uses of technology for student services.
• Ability to work independently using effective communication skills with minimal supervision.
• Provide information and materials related to career, transfer, and advising services for academic and technical students; provide outstanding customer service to students and internal and external customers.

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College offers an attractive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan, holidays (14 per year), generous annual vacation and sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Passing pre‑employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Advertised: 26 Jun 2026
• Applications close: 06 Jul 2026

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System