A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Administrative and Testing Accommodations Coordinator manages and oversees the coordination of testing services for students with approved accommodations. This position ensures that the administration of exams complies with the university's policies and federal regulations about accessibility. Additionally, the role provides administrative support to the Disability and Accessibility Services office, providing equal access and support for students with disabilities. This includes managing alternative textbook requests for students with print-related disabilities and scheduling and coordinating sign-language interpreting and CART captioning services.
The Administrative and Testing Accommodations Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Disability Services.
The position requires flexibility in scheduling, with occasional evening or weekend shifts to meet department needs.
Responsibilities*
- Act as the lead coordinator for administering and proctoring examinations, ensuring that all aspects of the testing process are secure, confidential, and adherent to protocol.
- Engage directly with students and faculty to facilitate exam scheduling and implementation of accommodation plans, ensuring an organized and equitable testing environment.
- Oversee the maintenance of the testing calendar and manage the preparation and availability of accessible testing platforms, assistive technology, and required materials.
- Train and supervise student employees or assistants.
- Administer tests as a reader or scribe when required and proctor remote exams as necessary.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on testing services to support continuous improvement and compliance with accessibility standards.
- Adhere to standards and best practices set forth by the National College Testing Association.
- Provide general office support, including calendar management, correspondence, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Organize and preserve records and databases to enhance the department's operational efficiency while tracking the utilization and eligibility of program participants.
- Collaborate with university departments and external vendors to secure appropriate accommodations and support student initiatives.
- Promote disability support services through outreach efforts, facilitating a campus environment of inclusivity.
- Guide students to campus support services and resources that align with their needs.
- Remain current on new technology for alternative textbook formats. Communicates with other universities on best practices for processing textbooks for students. Meets with students to assist with alternate formats and provide them for use.
- Remain current on various assistive technology to assist students with disabilities.
- Ensures policies and procedures for test administration and alternative textbook processing are up-to-date and align with best practices.
- Fulfill the Campus Safety Authority (CSA) role as the Clery Act dictates.
- Execute additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Two or more years of relevant experience.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
