Testing and Access Coordinator - Omaha Campus
Creighton University
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Quick overview
Manage the Omaha SAS Testing Center by coordinating appointments, proctoring exams, and ensuring accessible formats for students with disabilities. Conduct intake meetings and manage student data within the BlueAccess software system to facilitate academic accommodations.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably within a higher education setting.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Accommodated Testing Administration
- Manage the Omaha SAS Testing Center, including coordination of all test appointments, oversight of the proctoring systems and direct test proctoring, facilitation of specific test accommodations (e.g., readers or assistive technology), and receipt and return of tests to faculty.
- Collaborate with faculty and Exams Team, if appropriate, to prepare quizzes, tests, exams in accessible formats.
- Create, revise, communicate and enforce Testing Center policies and procedures. Educate students and faculty (through both proactive and reactive strategies) on best practices in accommodated testing and Testing Center utilization. Communicate and solve problems with faculty and staff in order to effectively facilitate test-related accommodations.
- Maintain the Testing Center facility, computers, and associated assistive technology.
- Administrative & Case Management
- Manage the SAS Testing Portal module of the BlueAccess software management tool and ensure that student data is accurate and secure.
- Maintain organized case notes, documentation, and confidential records.
- Student Engagement & Intakes
- Conduct interactive intake meetings with students to gather relevant information regarding disability documentation, history of accommodations, and academic needs.
- Provide guidance and support to students in understanding the accommodation process and available resources.
- Professional Development & Compliance
- Stay current with best practices, laws, and regulations in disability services in higher education.
- Assist in department initiatives, trainings, and outreach to promote accessibility and inclusivity.
- Student Success Support
- Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts that support the persistence, retention, and overall success of Creighton students as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Experience in a higher education accessibility/disability services office.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences.
- High level of attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of assistive technology and alternative formats.
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. [HR@creighton.edu] Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.