Accommodations Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Accommodations Specialist serves in several capacities to support the implementation of academic accommodations in accordance with the expectations and recommendations set forth by the Disability Specialists who determine accommodations. The Accommodations Specialist collaborates with the Manager of Academic Accommodations to assist in handling the scheduling and administration of exams. The Specialist handles note-taking services, schedules communication access services (ASL interpreting and CART transcription) and interacts with the Assistive Technology Specialist in coordinating assistive technology for note-taking and test arrangements. The Accommodations Specialist represents a nexus between the implementation of a host of accommodations to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Note: Accommodations Specialist staff positions ensure coverage of test accommodations from 8:00am-7:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am-5pm Friday during the fall and spring semesters. During final exams, the Accommodations Specialists work different shifts to ensure coverage but will not exceed the regular weekly hours. Summer hours are 8am-5pm.

Job Responsibilities

• Review daily test schedule in accordance with established criteria set by the Manager of Academic Accommodations; communicate clearly and effectively with faculty to coordinate administration of exams in accordance with professors' expectations; handle record-keeping and assorted administrative/clerical tasks.
• Oversee note-taking system, coordinate recruitment of note-takers, and monitor the Accommodate notes portal.
• Work with Assistive Technology Specialist to coordinate use of assistive technology for exam administration, note-taking services, and assorted other assistive technology requests.
• Train and monitor proctors by providing tasks and ensuring a professional environment and academic integrity among the test takers.
• Participate in maintenance of Accommodate and training sessions offered by Symplicity to maximize the benefits of Accommodate.
• Collaborate with Disability Specialists in addressing the needs of students with disabilities through individual consultations, documentation review committee and weekly staff meetings.
• Participate in Weingarten Center and Disability Services professional development and departmental meetings.
• Coordinate the scheduling of CART transcription and ASL interpreting services. Partner with students, faculty, Disability Services and external vendors to schedule service providers for students who have approved communication access accommodation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detail-oriented.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Student Services

Pay Range

$21.15 - $27.25 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

University Benefits include health, life, tuition, retirement, time away, and more.