Program Coordinator - Disability Specialist

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Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

11/6/2026

$23.03 per hour/7.5 hour day

Ensure students with disabilities receive the appropriate academic accommodations for exams in our Testing Center. Coordinate the Testing Center by ensuring rules and regulations are followed; students are given their correct accommodations; professors are instructed on the Testing Center rules. Make sure the exam schedule is updated daily and contact professors or students regarding changes in exams. Assist with intake and review and approve students' documentation for services.

Assist the director as a liaison to the campus and university units to uphold policies and procedures.

• Coordinates daily operations of the ODS Testing Center; works closely with students, staff, and faculty to implement goals and objectives of the ODS Testing Center; resolves conflicts and ensures efficient operation of the ODS Testing Center.
• Maintain the spreadsheet of all the exams for the Testing Center Provide students using accommodated testing with assistance or student employees to assist them.
• Provide initial intake for new students that need ODS services. Meet with new and registered students to review and approve their documentation. Prepare and issue academic accommodation letters to students. Collaborate with both the student and professors to ensure the requested academic accommodations are being provided with exemplary services.
• Collaborate with staff on the production of alternate text format and alternate test scheduling. Assist with testing duties such as proctoring exams, scribing or reading exams.
• Follow up with registered students and professors to ensure that academic accommodations are being carried out throughout the academic semester. Listen and address any student concerns that may arise throughout the semester in regard to their academic accommodation in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the director to compile and analyze data and statistics pertinent to the Office of Disability Services. Ensure ADA compliance and best practices are followed.
• Act as a liaison to campus and university units and represent the ODS office at internal and external events including orientations, open houses, presentations, and graduation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (
  
  Note:
  
  Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

• 1 year of experience working with Excel database scheduling; experience in

• Minimum of 7 years of experience involving position of increasing responsibility including at least 2 of direct experience working with students with disabilities and a detailed knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act and Section 504 relating to accommodation for college and university students.

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle…