Emmanuel College-a Catholic, coeducational, residential, liberal arts and sciences college in Boston-has been educating critical thinkers, ethical decision makers and community leaders since 1919. Situated in Boston's Fenway neighborhood within the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Emmanuel's 17-acre campus is home to nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College provides boundless opportunities for students to expand their worldview through rigorous coursework, significant internship and career opportunities throughout the Boston area and beyond, collaborations with distinguished and dedicated faculty, and participation in a dynamic campus community. Emmanuel's more than 70 programs in the arts, humanities, education, natural sciences, business and nursing foster spirited discourse and substantive learning experiences that honor the College's commitment to educate the whole person and prepare students to emerge as tomorrow's leaders. For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu.The Accommodations Coordinator works with the Associate and Assistant Directors of Student Accessibility and Accommodations in coordinating and administering services and testing accommodations to students with documented disabilities. This part-time, in-person position during the academic year (approximately late-August to early-May, 15-20 hours a week on average), requires some flexibility with scheduling with occasional evening and weekend hours during the 4-day final exam period each semester.Primary responsibilities include:*Facilitating exam services and maintaining detailed records and reports*Proctoring written and online exams, working with testing software, safeguarding test security, and providing test accommodations in compliance with college policies and accommodations*Administering examinations and coordinating other services, including readers, scribes, etc.*Providing individual test schedule meetings to students with testing accommodations*Depending on student demand, reviews documentation to prepare for and conduct intake meetings*Clearly and professionally communicating and following up with professors in support of the test accommodation process*Assisting in maintaining records on students with disabilities, including their evaluations and needed accommodations*Maintaining confidentiality regarding disabilities, sharing only the information with faculty and staff that is necessary to provide accommodations*Assisting in the administration, management, and continued development of services for Emmanuel College students with documented disabilities*Working with Academic Resource Center professional staff in provision of disability support services.Our ideal candidates will have the following experience and skills:*Working knowledge of disability accommodation practices and laws for higher education (Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.)*Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills*Solid organizational skills with an attention to detail*Professionalism with a calm, helpful manner and sensitivity to the needs of students with disabilities*Proactive critical thinking to make independent on-the-spot decisions and problem solve effectively*An ability to work well both independently and as part of a team*Technical proficiency and software skills in an academic environment (particularly Excel and Microsoft Office 365)*An ability to work in a diverse, student-centered, service-oriented environment.As a frontline contact for students, the person in this position should have excellent student service skills, be a quick problem-solver, use knowledge of campus systems and resources to guide students to appropriate entities, and assist time-sensitive student concerns independently when necessary. Familiarity with Emmanuel College, social pragmatics coaching, Accommodate software, and/or experience working in higher education a plus. Bachelor's degree required.Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, a personal equity statement, and contact information for three references. Your personal equity statement should reflect your values as they relate to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please include any initiatives you have undertaken and your personal and professional goals as it relates to DEIB. Click Here to Applyhttp://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=162090
Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative effort of five neighboring Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area. This collaboration was created to add value to student academic and social life while seeking innovative methods of investing in new services and containing the costs of higher education. Collectively, the colleges represent more than 12,000 undergraduate students, comprising 16.2% of the total Boston population of undergraduates attending four-year colleges, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300-course offerings.
