Test Accommodation Center Test Coordinator (Student Services Professional II)

at  California State University

Job no: 542880
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you passionate about making a difference in college students’ lives? As a Test Accommodation Center (TAC) Test Coordinator, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring students with disabilities receive the test accommodations that have been approved to succeed academically.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Test Accommodation Center (TAC) in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the administration of accommodated exams, on behalf of SDSU faculty, for students who are registered with Student Disability Services (SDS) and have approved test accommodations. The TAC offers accommodations and services to nearly 1,700 students, facilitating equal access to the educational process. The TAC’s responsibility is to both the students and their instructors to ensure that all classroom exams and quizzes are carried out in accordance with each individual student’s accommodations as well as the instructor’s directions. Administration of a test at the TAC will mirror the requirements of a classroom setting with the addition of the test-taker’s approved accommodations. Provision of these academic support services promotes the retention and graduation of students with disabilities at SDSU.
Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:
“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job‑related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis.
Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master’s degree in a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the topics, issues, and concerns of people with disabilities, including appropriate accommodations.
• Strong organizational skills in managing high volumes of administrative tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management systems.
• Familiar with assistive technology hardware and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work experience in disability services at the postsecondary level is preferred.

• Oversee Test Accommodations: Work under the guidance of the Director of Testing Services & the Test Accommodation Center to manage and deliver legally mandated test accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Students: Partner with faculty and students to provide accommodations such as extra time on exams, assistive technology, separate quiet rooms, and more.
• Maintain Integrity: Ensure the integrity of the testing environment and materials while meeting academic requirements.
• Support Students: Provide support to students during testing, especially during times of high emotional stress, to help them demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively.
• Handle Inquiries: Address a wide range of faculty inquiries, concerns, and special circumstances related to test accommodations.