Testing Center Specialist (Accommodated Testing Center)

Title: Testing Center Specialist (Accommodated Testing Center)

Employee Classification: Student & Program Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-AVP Health and Wellness

Department: UNT-Office of Disability Access-161540

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $39,000 (Commensurate with experience)

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The Office of Disability Access (ODA) at the University of North Texas exists to prevent discrimination on the basis of disability and to help students reach a higher level of independence. It is the mission of the ODA to engage and collaborate with faculty and other campus partners to ensure students with disabilities at the University of North Texas have access to all university programs, services, and activities; promote equity and inclusion for students with disabilities; and provide a platform for accessible pedagogical innovation.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to coordinate accommodated testing services for students with disabilities. This includes supporting the ODA Testing Center operations as well as providing support and training to faculty on accommodated testing in the classroom. This position is responsible for assisting with maintenance of the Testing Center daily schedule, calendar, and records relating to scheduling of tests between the individual students, test proctors, test locations, and delivery and security of the exams. An important part of this position is maintaining academic integrity of the testing accommodation process while ensuring diplomatic relations with students, faculty, and staff in applying student test accommodations. The staff member assists with oversight of the adaptive test equipment and procedures and assists in providing alternative format materials in relation to testing needs. While this position does not provide direct supervision of any employees, they provide mentorship and direction to the ODA Testing Center Graduate Assistant and Office Assistants. The role is fluid and can look very different each day.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and two years of office administration experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service. Demonstrated skill in verbal and written communications. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability handle multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail. Strong time management skills with the ability to arrive on time and prepared for work-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to multitask in a high traffic area with constant interruptions, and ability to think critically and logically to solve problems as they arise. Detail oriented, organized, reliable and flexible with broad technical sk