Posting DetailsPosition Information Title Coordinator of Testing and Accommodation Services Department Student Success Regular or Temporary Regular Hours Per Week 40 FLSA Determination Exempt Weeks Per Year 52Open Date 07/23/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Full Time Position Summary Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. |The position for Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resource Center isto enhance the student experience for Accessibility Services. Responsibilities associated with this position include a specific focus on support and retention of students with disabilities and compliance with federal regulations. The Coordinator will ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to all curricular and co-curricular programs and services at Trinity College.
- Oversees the testing center and proctors
- Hires staff as note-takers when indicated
- Coordinates accommodated testing, note taking program, alternative academic material formats and texts, assistive technology, etc.
- Maintains accessibility program materials, website, and other technology
- Under the supervision of the coordinator:
- Assesses eligibility for student accommodations
- Provides input to the Coordinator of SARC regarding the budget and assesses the quality and effectiveness of its operations and outcomes.
- Implements reasonable accommodations consistent with current law
- Identifies best practices within the field and maintain confidentiality of records
- Serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to a range of disabilities, classroom and curriculum accommodations, and compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Fair Housing Act
- Advocates on behalf of students with faculty and staff to ensure proper facilitation of academic, program, and housing accommodations Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.
Qualifications Required:BA/BS Area of Expertise: Higher Education Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or related field1-3 years work experience.Preferred:MA/MS Area of Expertise: Higher Education Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or related field 1-3 years work experience.2 years of relevant work experience or specialized training that can be used in lieu of education requirementSpecial Instructions to Applicants All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.Posting Number S00993 Quick Link