Ada Testing and Student Affairs Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Serves as a key player in supporting the testing center and student activities for the Bryan College of Health Sciences (BCHS). Coordinates disability-related testing accommodations for BCHS students with approved testing accommodations and student activities, including working with the Student Government Association (SGA) and supporting student organizations. Supports the Student Affairs administrative operations, including providing support for new student registration and new student orientation days. Fosters student success, satisfaction, and engagement in the college experience.

The position has a dual reporting relationship to the Dean of Students and the Academic Support Services Director.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Commits to offering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility strategic insight and vision to promote college goals.

3. *Coordinates, schedules, and proctors' exams for students receiving accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

4. Organizes all necessary materials for testing, including communication with faculty as it relates to exam information and relevant materials.

5. Ensures security and academic integrity of exam process.

6. Stays abreast of best practices for exam proctoring and coordination.

7. *Coordinates and executes college student activities for the academic year.

8. *Assists SGA members and faculty advisors in developing and planning college-wide activities.

9. *Assists with coordinating activities for the new student registration and new student orientation days.

10. Monitors and coordinates student community service opportunities, on or off campus.

11. Works with the Dean of Students on projects, including Clery Report, Annual Student Affairs Report, and other duties as assigned.

12. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

13. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

14. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*." Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability/ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, as these factors are related to the need for equity-minded practices.

2. Knowledge related to successful event coordination and implementation.

3. Knowledge of college student organizations.

4. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

5. Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills; an appreciation for diversity and adaptability to different groups and culture.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including communicating with large and small groups.

7. Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external individuals, groups and organizations.

8. Ability to effectively react and perform work under stressful situations.

9. Ability to analyze information, identify priorities and accomplish work tasks in an efficient and timely manner.

10. Ability to compile, present and file information in an organized manner.

11. Ability to maintain high degree of professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.

12. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

13. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

14. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

15. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, health and human services, communication, or related area required. Master's degree in student affairs preferred. Previous experience in higher education, student life/activities, ADA compliance or testing center, and event planning preferred.

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability/ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of college students required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) - Characterized as sedentary work requiring exertion up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

*This is a Clery Compliant position.