Department: Office for Accessibility & Educational Opportunity Duration of Position: Academic year / Part time Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator Posting Date: 12/03/2024 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS570P Pay Rate: $26.50-$30.50 per hour Compensation:
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.
Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.
Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity Exam Proctoring Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the administration of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. This role involves coordinating logistics for testing sessions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and providing support to students, faculty, and staff. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to foster an inclusive and equitable testing environment.
This is a part-time, academic year, 25 hour per week, benefit eligible position.
Responsibilities
Schedule, oversee and serve as the primary point of contact for testing accommodations for students with disabilities, including extended time, alternative formats, assistive technology, and specialized equipment. Ensure timely and efficient administration of tests.
Maintain strict confidentiality of student records, accommodation needs, and testing materials in accordance with FERPA regulations and institutional policies. Stay informed about best practices in disability services as it relates to testing accommodations.
Provide feedback to other administrators within the Office for Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (AEO) on high-need students and potentially necessary modifications to individual testing accommodations based on observations and review of documentation.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the testing environment that align with institutional guidelines and ADA regulations.
Collaborate with the AEO team, academic departments, and student services to promote awareness and understanding of accommodations to ensure a smooth testing process.
Provide de-escalation support to students experiencing heightened emotional states before, during, and/or after their testing experience.
Participate in training sessions for faculty and staff on equitable and consistent accommodation practices.
Create a system for tracking communications between professor and the AEO office to maintain consistency across testing experiences; prepare reports and assessments of the testing environment with activities, trends, and student feedback.
Train, supervise and support testing staff or proctors to ensure they uphold the accessibility offices standards, protocols, and practices in accommodating students with disabilities.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelors degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education, disability services, or a related field.
Knowledge of disability rights and accessibility regulations (e.g., ADA, Section 504).
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations in potentially stressful situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite, and experience with data management systems.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Masters degree preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
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Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.