Testing Coordinator - Suny Old Westbury

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Testing Coordinator. This role serves as part of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) and is an integral part of providing services to students registered with the office. The position reports to the Director of OSSD and will work collaboratively with campus partners to provide students with high quality support and opportunities to excel in their college experience. This is a full-time, in-person, twelve (12) month position.

Duties:

• Coordinate the accommodated exams for students with disabilities during Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Office of Civil Rights and Department of Justice.

• Proctor, read and scribe exams in an accessible and equitable format for students with documented disabilities, including students with physical, cognitive, neurological and mental health conditions with patience and empathy.

• Troubleshoot both physical and digital accessibility issues that arise during the administering of exams.

• Onboard new and incoming students to navigating exam accommodation processes in Accommodate software at intake sessions between and during semesters.

• Assist students with documented disabilities with making exam appointments to alleviate the 'burden of procedure' as delineated by the Office of Civil Rights.

• Arrange testing environment, including adjusting physical spaces, according to individualized accommodations needs of the students.

• Review student requests for examination appointments through Accommodate software to obtain the proper accommodations.

• Provide a safe, warm, patient, judgment-free and confidential environment to students with disabilities who are often reluctant to use accommodations due to stigma.

• Work collaboratively with faculty to obtain and administer exams in the required accessible formats for students with documented disabilities.

• Serve as the test proctor or monitor exam proctoring software in alternate or individualized proctoring situations.

• Ensure exams are received, administered and delivered to and from faculty with integrity and efficiency.

• Recruit, hire, and supervise student assistants for exam accommodations.

• Train student assistants in testing policies and procedures.

• Place proctors, readers, and scribes for exams based on students' accommodations.

• Coordinate with other OSSD staff to arrange use of Assistive Technology for tests.

• Maintain and update files regarding students' exam accommodations history.

• Maintain exam files.

• Provide monthly exam data reports to the OSSD Director.

• Serve on departmental, divisional, and campus-wide committees as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years full-time, professional experience in a setting interacting with people with disabilities such as physical, cognitive, neurological and mental health conditions.

• Familiarity with Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Office of Civil Rights and Department of Justice.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and be detailed-oriented.

• Must be able to follow complex procedures, work successfully under pressure, and manage unexpected situations, such as physical or mental health emergencies.

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit excellent judgment and discretion, while always maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, ethically and empathetically with a diverse population of students, faculty/administrators, and/or community partners.

• Proficient Microsoft computing skills (Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education disability service setting.

Additional Information:

Salary: $49,261.00 (plus location pay - $3,400.00)

Comprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Position Type: Professional

Official Budget Title: Staff Assistant

Campus Title: Testing Coordinator

Department: Office of Services for Students with Disabilities

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: SL-2

FLSA Status: Exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

• cover letter,
• resume/CV,
• contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
• a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: July 28, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.