[Remote] Accommodations & Testing Coordinator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Howard University is a prestigious institution that prioritizes well-being and professional growth. The Accommodations & Testing Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of the Testing Center and managing accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and collaborating with various stakeholders to provide necessary support services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews to determine students receiving services from the disability support unit
• Review and evaluate documentation to determine eligibility for services
• Coordinate scribe and interpreter services if needed
• Ensure the university’s compliance with testing standards set by Middle States, FERPA, ADA guidelines, NCTA standards, and Howard University policies and procedures
• Develop, evaluate, and revise policies for the testing center including policies on scheduling, student identification, proctoring, video surveillance, academic integrity, and other policies as necessary to ensure that the testing center is following the best practices (NCTA)
• Collaborate with faculty to develop policies and procedures regarding all aspects of academic integrity in the testing center including but not limited to surveillance of students during exams, reporting of violations to faculty and consequences of violations
• Coordinate with the various departments to accommodate scheduling of students requiring accommodations in the testing center
• Coordinate the various aspects of the testing center, including developing and maintaining websites for the center, test registration and availability, and scheduling of exams
• Provide long-term strategic planning for the testing center
• Coordinate services for students with disabilities under section 504 of the rehabilitation act and well as the ADA
• Model and train staff to provide high-quality customer service, effective testing administration, and testing support for diverse populations of faculty, university administrators, students, and paid customers
• Implement safety and security procedures that protect academic integrity
• Collect and analyze customer satisfaction, usage, placement, outcomes assessment, and related data to improve testing center services
• Collaborate with enterprise technology systems to ensure that all of the technologies needed to administer, report, and monitor testing services is updated and maintained
• Maintain the confidentiality of testing materials and examinee records while adhering to the University policies, the Family Educational Rights Act and other pertinent laws and regulations regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by systems is required
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and other university administrators

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Education, or other related field)
• Ability to create, develop and implement programs, services and interventions appropriate to the mission of OSS
• Creativity and ability to think through the creation and launch of a new program
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Knowledge of compliance measures, legislation, and policies and procedures
• Ability to interact appropriately with, and maintain effective relationships with university officers, deans, directors, department heads, students, alumni, parents/guardians, and persons in related external organizations
• Ability to conduct short and long-range planning
• Master's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of professional experience in higher education preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 403(b) with company match
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement paths
• Wellness programs
• Commuter benefits
• A vibrant company culture

Company Overview

• Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, and nonsectarian university. It was founded in 1867, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.howard.edu.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Howard University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 33 in 2024, 30 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 12 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.