Job Details

San Diego State University
  • Position Number: 5655084
  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Position Type: Business - Management


Test Accommodation Center Test Coordinator (Student Services Professional II)

Job No: 542880
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Temporary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)


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Position Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in college students' lives? As a Test Accommodation Center (TAC) Test Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring students with disabilities receive the test accommodations that have been approved to succeed academically.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Test Accommodations: Work under the guidance of the Director of Testing Services & the Test Accommodation Center to manage and deliver legally mandated test accommodations for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborate with Faculty and Students: Partner with faculty and students to provide accommodations such as extra time on exams, assistive technology, separate quiet rooms, and more.
  • Maintain Integrity: Ensure the integrity of the testing environment and materials while meeting academic requirements.
  • Support Students: Provide support to students during testing, especially during times of high emotional stress, to help them demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively.
  • Handle Inquiries: Address a wide range of faculty inquiries, concerns, and special circumstances related to test accommodations.

Why Join Us?
  • Autonomy: Enjoy minimal day-to-day supervision while managing routine test accommodations.
  • Impact: Make a significant impact on over 1,700 students and oversee the administration of more than 5,000 tests annually.
  • Problem-Solving: Use your judgment to handle non-routine accommodation requests and recommend solutions in consultation with the Director and other stakeholders.

Join us in creating an inclusive academic environment where all students can thrive. Apply today to become a TAC Test Coordinator and make a lasting impact on our students' educational journeys!

Position Information
  • This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.
  • This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
  • Standard hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional overtime required, including nights and weekends, during peak periods.
  • The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Test Accommodation Center (TAC) in the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the administration of accommodated exams, on behalf of SDSU faculty, for students who are registered with Student Disability Services (SDS) and have approved test accommodations. The TAC offers accommodations and services to nearly 1,700 students, facilitating equal access to the educational process. The TAC's responsibility is to both the students and their instructors to ensure that all classroom exams and quizzes are carried out in accordance with each individual student's accommodations as well as the instructor's directions. Administration of a test at the TAC will mirror the requirements of a classroom setting with the addition of the test-taker's approved accommodations. Provision of these academic support services promotes the retention and graduation of students with disabilities at SDSU.

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:
  • Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
  • Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
  • Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
  • Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
  • Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

"The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community's diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society."

For more information regarding the Test Accommodation Center, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; experience should give evidence of competence and indicate the potential for further growth. A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience.

Key Qualifications
  • Experience working with the topics, issues, and concerns of people with disabilities, including appropriate accommodations.
  • Strong organizational skills in managing high volumes of administrative tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management systems.
  • Familiar with assistive technology hardware and software.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Work experience in disability services at the postsecondary level is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,841 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,841 - $6,884 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on October 3, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by October 2, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.



Advertised: Sep 18, 2024 (3:00 PM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/542880/test-accommodation-center-test-coordinator-student-services-professional-ii







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