Testing Coordinator

About the Job

Testing Coordinator

Job code: 1897

Employee Group: AFSCME Clerical

Full/Part Time (FTE): 10 months

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

About the Job:

Bargaining unit consideration begins on July 1, 2026 and ends July 8, 2026.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

The Testing Coordinator implements reasonable testing accommodations for students with disabilities. The Testing Coordinator collects, monitors, and maintains student testing information and related approved accommodations. This person facilitates communication among the following:
Disability Resource Center, students, instructors, Office of Community Standards, and other campus partners. The Testing Coordinator also participates in ongoing access assistant (student worker) training and outreach activities in Disability Resource Center and across the University- both as a spokesperson for the area/unit and as a participant in professional development activities.

The Testing Coordinator also provides expertise in developing on-going case-noting, record-keeping and monitoring all accommodated tests. In addition, the Testing Coordinator works to uphold testing integrity, and addresses testing integrity issues, scheduling issues, and/or medical/disability-related issues in a timely and professional manner.

The Testing Coordinator shows evidence of substantial knowledge of disability and diversity issues and demonstrates the ability to interact positively with individuals from diverse communities. Additionally, this person demonstrates the ability to create a positive, productive work environment that supports teamwork and promotes access for students with disabilities. This role is housed within the Disability Resource Center and reports to the Assistant Director of Testing and Access Assistance.

Location and Work environment

Testing Coordinators offices are located in the DRC, with alternating responsibility to support the St. Paul Testing Center. During finals week, operations include Folwell Hall and DRC. This role is hybrid with 1 day from home, and 4 days in person. Remote work flexibility is based on work demands, e.g., during finals week, all staff work in person, and during breaks, all staff have greater remote work flexibility.

For more information, see the Work with Flexibility policy.

Work Schedule:

This is a 10-month position (off early to mid-June to mid-August). Testing coordinators work a 40-hour work week with some opportunities for overtime depending on demand. Standard shift times include, 7:30am-4pm, 9am-5:30pm, and 10am-6:30pm. Specific schedules can vary daily and change each semester, e.g., during finals week, shifts occur between the hours of 7am and 9pm.

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct Service- 75%

* Provide information, support, and testing accommodations to students with disabilities.

* Facilitate communication and provide on-going consultation and problem solving in the areas of testing accommodations for students with disabilities, faculty, and staff.

* Recommend, develop and implement testing guidelines and procedures that safeguard the legal rights and responsibilities of students and the University.

* Work in partnership with instructors and campus partners to uphold academic integrity and the student Code of Conduct.

* Develop and oversee administration and operation of testing accommodations.

* Work effectively alongside two other testing coordinators and the assistant director to trouble-shoot, complete delegated tasks, and collaborate on projects as a team.

* Provide direction to the Access Specialists (professional staff) and Access Assistants (30-40 student workers).

Institutional Support and Outreach (15%)

* Provide consultation/technical assistance in the areas of testing and access assistant accommodations as needed or requested by individuals and groups at the University so that they have the expertise to administer accommodations within their department and college.

* Attend and participate in unit and all-staff meetings.

* Provide training and presentations to University units and to the community on relevant accommodation issues.

* Participate in University committees, task forces and networks upon the recommendation and/or approval of their supervisor.

* Participate in work groups as recommended or assigned.

Professional Activity (training and professional development) (10%)

* Join and serve relevant professional organization(s).

* Attend related conferences and programs.

* Network with testing professionals at the University of Minnesota system campuses and other institutions.

* Participate in University organizations serving individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

* High School Diploma/GED and five years related experience to include project management.

Coursework in a related field may substitute for some years of experience. Additional skills and knowledge may be required of individual…