"Accommodations Specialist"

Job Description Summary

The Accommodations Specialist, a member of the Weingarten Center, serves in several capacities to support the implementation of academic accommodations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations represent access and inclusion for students with disabilities. The Accommodations Specialist collaborates with the Weingarten Center staff, specifically with the Disability Specialists and the Manager of Academic Accommodations, to assist in handling the scheduling and administration of exams. The Accommodations Specialist also coordinates the note-taking system and has familiarity with assistive technology. The Specialist must be detailed-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and adept at balancing clerical tasks with a high degree of accuracy. There are 2 Accommodations Specialist staff positions to ensure coverage of test accommodations from 8:00am-7pm 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of work experience
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed 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