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Job Title: Testing Center Coordinator (Disability Services)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 296502
Overview
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do
Department Information
The Office of Disability Services collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create a campus environment that ensures all students have an equal opportunity to access the Georgia Tech community. If students encounter academic, physical, technological, or other barriers on campus, the Disability Services team collaborates with the student to find creative solutions and reasonable accommodation.
Job Summary
This positions primary function is to coordinate and manage approved testing services for students with disabilities. This position will interact with on a consistent basis with: Faculty, students, staff This position typically will advise and counsel: Faculty, students, staff This position will supervise: NA
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Duties may include but are not limited to: Coordinate and manage approved testing services for students with disabilities including private proctoring, and departmental proctoring.
Job Duty 2 -
Ensure an efficient and professional testing environment is maintained.
Job Duty 3 -
Hire, train, and supervise all Testing Center temporary and student staff.
Job Duty 4 -
Communicate with faculty regarding all testing issues including pick up, delivery, formatting, special materials or procedures and specific instructions.
Job Duty 5 -
Implement and update procedures to ensure test integrity and security from receipt to return.
Job Duty 6 -
Map out testing space and make any other necessary arrangements to provide appropriate accommodations and optimal use of testing resources.
Job Duty 7 -
Work with IT support personnel to ensure all testing computers are in good working order, have appropriate software installed, and are updated as appropriate.
Job Duty 8 -
Obtain supplies for work unit.
Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
One year of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Experience working with students with disabilities at postsecondary level
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in working with databases. Excellent organizational skills.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Job Grade: A5
Salary: $48,024 to $54,011 commensurate with experience
Location: Atlanta, GA 30332
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 296502
Overview
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Who Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do
- Students are our top priority.
- We strive for excellence.
- We thrive on diversity.
- We celebrate collaboration.
- We champion innovation.
- We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
- We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
- We act ethically.
- We are responsible stewards.
Department Information
The Office of Disability Services collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create a campus environment that ensures all students have an equal opportunity to access the Georgia Tech community. If students encounter academic, physical, technological, or other barriers on campus, the Disability Services team collaborates with the student to find creative solutions and reasonable accommodation.
Job Summary
This positions primary function is to coordinate and manage approved testing services for students with disabilities. This position will interact with on a consistent basis with: Faculty, students, staff This position typically will advise and counsel: Faculty, students, staff This position will supervise: NA
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Duties may include but are not limited to: Coordinate and manage approved testing services for students with disabilities including private proctoring, and departmental proctoring.
Job Duty 2 -
Ensure an efficient and professional testing environment is maintained.
Job Duty 3 -
Hire, train, and supervise all Testing Center temporary and student staff.
Job Duty 4 -
Communicate with faculty regarding all testing issues including pick up, delivery, formatting, special materials or procedures and specific instructions.
Job Duty 5 -
Implement and update procedures to ensure test integrity and security from receipt to return.
Job Duty 6 -
Map out testing space and make any other necessary arrangements to provide appropriate accommodations and optimal use of testing resources.
Job Duty 7 -
Work with IT support personnel to ensure all testing computers are in good working order, have appropriate software installed, and are updated as appropriate.
Job Duty 8 -
Obtain supplies for work unit.
Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
One year of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Experience working with students with disabilities at postsecondary level
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in working with databases. Excellent organizational skills.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
Job Grade: A5
Salary: $48,024 to $54,011 commensurate with experience
Location: Atlanta, GA 30332
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.
Salary : $48,024 - $54,011