About the role#
The Student Accessibility Services and Testing Center Specialist manages the University Testing Center and accommodated testing services. You will provide strategic oversight to ensure testing accommodations are accessible, secure, and compliant with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This role acts as the main point of contact for students, faculty, and academic departments to facilitate testing and maintain academic integrity across all colleges.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate testing services across multiple colleges and manage daily operations.
- Administer the Accommodate case management system and maintain student records.
- Develop and implement operational procedures to support the growth of testing services.
- Train testing personnel and assist with data collection.
- Serve as a liaison between Student Disability Services and academic departments.
- Step in for the director as needed.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
- Experience in a higher education or student support environment.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex scheduling and high-volume operations with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Preferred: Experience with disability services, testing accommodations, ADA and Section 504 regulations, and assistive technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Hours: Primary hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, with occasional availability required between 7am and 6pm.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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