Coordinator for Testing Services

We’re currently searching for a Coordinator for Testing Services to join our Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about serving students with disabilities, please keep reading.

Do you have experience in Special education law?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * Experience working with students or providing administrative support in an academic setting.

• Familiarity with the ADA, Section 504, and other disability laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient utilization of various software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Intermediate level Excel, PowerPoint) and email., * Associate Degree in business, human services or related field and/or equivalent related experience.
• Experience in disability services or testing accommodations in higher education.
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
• Experience creating Accessible material.
• Familiarity with accommodation management software, such as AIM or RegisterBlast.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Career development plan
• Opportunities for advancement, 1) You’ll be joining the Services for Students with Disabilities team; a department centered on access and inclusion by determining reasonable accommodations for students in the living and learning environment. 2) You’ll be reporting to the Assistant Director for Testing Services, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% university staff appointment. 3) You’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations for the Werth Testing Center. 4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division. 5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $50,000 - $55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life. 2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning. 3) THE TEAM: Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) strives to create an accessible and inclusive campus community. We collaborate with campus partners to remove barriers and meet the individualized access needs of disabled students. SSD supports success through the promotion of student learning and the development of advocacy skills., The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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