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Accommodated Testing Manager

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Position Number:

126373

Title:

Manager

Functional Title:

Accommodated Testing Manager

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

VPSA-Couns Ctr-Accessibility and Disability Service

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Accommodated Testing Manager provides overall leadership, management, and delivery of accommodated tests as a 40 hour, full-time, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations and Services for the Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS). ADS’ Accommodated Testing Office is a dynamic, high volume, time sensitive environment that requires highly developed skills in communication, attention to detail and understanding of test administration. The Manager should have experience in testing office administration and should excel in a fast-paced, student-oriented, and data driven environment that regularly addresses multiple time sensitive competing demands and has the ability to identify evolving priorities.

The ability to build and maintain relationships and uphold accountability with students, faculty, administrators, parents/family members and other stakeholders is integral to the position. Annually, ADS’ Accommodated Testing Office administers over 10,000 examinations following reasonable and appropriate accommodations approved for students with disabilities. Those accommodations include but are not limited to extended time, reduced distraction testing space, and use of computers and other assistive technology for adaptive purposes. This position works a non traditional schedule and requires evening and weekend hours during the two final exam periods. The Accommodated Testing Manager supervises the Accommodated Testing Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Master’s Degree in higher education or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong analytical skills to research and analyze data and information from a variety of sources to make sound recommendations and decisions.
Attention to detail.
Office work experience preferably related to standardized and/or accommodated testing practices.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication with a customer service-focused approach.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom is a must.
Ability to develop and implement strategic short and long-range plans to meet testing program needs.
Demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Preferences:

Familiarity with SQL.
Experience working with Clockwork, disability database software is highly desirable.
An understanding of issues relevant to persons with disabilities and the ability to anticipate students’ needs, expectations, and requirements in a post-secondary environment.
Experience staying calm under pressure and making last-minute rapid decisions/ changes as needed.
Experience at room supervisor or higher level in national large-scale testing dates – or equivalent experience – to include delivering on-site services to large groups, as well as rapidly and knowledgeably resolving unexpected on-site challenges.
Experience training, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and providing daily oversight to staff, students, or volunteers.
Ability to determine the data necessary and execute analyses to inform scheduling and other decisions, including the use of data visualization (charts, graphs).

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 5 pounds.

Posting Date:

06/01/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/01/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Adelphi, MD

DATE POSTED

June 2, 2023