Program Coordinator - Disability Specialist
University of Illinois Springfield
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- Location
- Springfield, United States
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
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University of Illinois Springfield
Higher education · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Coordinate Testing Center operations and exam accommodations, including schedules, proctoring, and communication with students and professors.
- Review student documentation, issue accommodation letters, support ADA compliance, and liaise with campus units.
Key skills
academic accommodationsADA complianceproctoring examsalternate text formatdata and statistics
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Summary:
Ensure students with disabilities receive the appropriate academic accommodations for exams in our Testing Center. Coordinate the Testing Center by ensuring rules and regulations are followed; students are given their correct accommodations; professors are instructed on the Testing Center rules. Make sure the exam schedule is updated daily and contact professors or students regarding changes in exams. Assist with intake and review and approve students' documentation for services. Assist the director as a liaison to the campus and university units to uphold policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinates daily operations of the ODS Testing Center; works closely with students, staff, and faculty to implement goals and objectives of the ODS Testing Center; resolves conflicts and ensures efficient operation of the ODS Testing Center.
Maintain the spreadsheet of all the exams for the Testing Center Provide students using accommodated testing with assistance or student employees to assist them.
Provide initial intake for new students that need ODS services. Meet with new and registered students to review and approve their documentation. Prepare and issue academic accommodation letters to students. Collaborate with both the student and professors to ensure the requested academic accommodations are being provided with exemplary services.
Collaborate with staff on the production of alternate text format and alternate test scheduling. Assist with testing duties such as proctoring exams, scribing or reading exams.
Follow up with registered students and professors to ensure that academic accommodations are being carried out throughout the academic semester. Listen and address any student concerns that may arise throughout the semester in regard to their academic accommodation in the classroom.
Collaborate with the director to compile and analyze data and statistics pertinent to the Office of Disability Services. Ensure ADA compliance and best practices are followed.
Act as a liaison to campus and university units and represent the ODS office at internal and external events including orientations, open houses, presentations, and graduation.
Other duties as assigned.