Director of Testing and Accommodation Services - Houston Christian University

JOB TITLE: Director of Testing and Accommodation Services

REPORTS TO: Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

JOB STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Testing and Accommodation Services is responsible for ensuring the security of tests and the testing environment as well as providing leadership across the University related to accommodation services for students. The Director ensures reasonable learning accommodations and accessibility for self-identified students in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law. He or she provides leadership and coordination for supportive services, including but not limited to note taker services, interpreters, student testing, assistive technologies, and other accommodation needs. The Director provides faculty with letters granting official accommodations and offers consultation for creating a classroom environment that meets students’ needs. This position reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains academic accommodations policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries for academic accommodations and explains the process and procedures for requesting academic accommodations.
• Assists students in the process for requesting and establishing academic accommodations and determines accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
• Evaluates documentation received for applicable criteria and determines eligibility for services.
• Consults with applicable originators of student's documentation for additional information or clarification as needed.
• Meets with student and discusses student's view of what accommodations he or she needs, and discusses and determines together, in light of documentation and student's reported accommodation needs, what reasonable accommodations the University can offer.
• Writes and sends accommodation letters to faculty and/or instructors and/or staff for approved accommodations for students and makes a copy available to the student.
• Facilitates and coordinates with applicable HCU administration and/or staff regarding any disability/accommodation needs for campus living (housing, dining, etc.)
• Serves as resource and liaison between students, faculty, and staff in applying the approved accommodations.
• Responds to and addresses any complaints students may have about the accommodations process and/or the application of accommodations.
• Responds to and assists faculty and/or instructors and/or staff in understanding and applying accommodations and/or addressing any concerns or problems in applying accommodations.
• Maintains and updates the HCU academic accommodations website regarding academic accommodations process, steps to receive accommodations, documentation criteria, etc.
• Assesses accommodation services delivery through end-of-semester student satisfaction survey.
• Maintains confidential student records.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices and emerging issues in accommodation services.
• Coordinates with TRIO grant personnel to recruit and maintain students who are eligible for their services.
• Coordinates with Tutoring Center and Writing Center personnel in training of tutors to provide services to students with disabilities.
• Advocates for students and Houston Christian University.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices and emerging issues in testing services.
• Administers/proctors exams: HESI, TEAS, Accuplacer, CLEP, THEA iBT, Faculty Testing, ALEKS; Individual Proctoring for various universities/agencies for distance learning.
• Orders testing materials.
• Provides testing activity reports, as needed.
• Keeps records accurate, secure, and up-to-date.
• Ensures testing procedures and policies are adhered to for security and integrity of testing.
• Conducts presentations on Testing procedures for various departments on campus.
• Maintains and updates the HCU Testing website as needed regarding testing dates and times and procedures for registering for exams.
• Submits yearly budget requests and manages budget allocation.
• Submits yearly University assessments and reports.
• Supervises proctors and work study students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree and experience in education for Special Populations
• Preferred university experience in disability or accommodation services
• Be available for some night and weekend programming
• Work to further the University’s mission
• Must be able to completely affirm, uphold, and live within the Preamble of Houston Christian University and the Ten Pillars Core Convictions
• Exhibit an active Christian faith with local church membership and involvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws and the Foundational Documents of the University set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

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