Under the direction of the Director of Academic Success and Access Programs, the part-time Testing Specialist – Disability Services, will support the daily functioning of the disability services area and implement test proctoring for students with disabilities as well as assist with the training and facilitation of students, faculty and staff in the use of adaptive technology accommodations and processes.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

$18-$21/hour, 12 month position, hours are 9am-5pm, 4 days per week for a total of 25 hours, part-time

1. Qualifications:

A. Educational Background: Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree and experience in community college setting preferred. Experience in rehabilitation services, information technology, or adaptive equipment instruction a plus.

B. Special Skills: Experience with disability services, the accommodation process, and test administration. Experience and familiarity with the use and applicability of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities in an academic setting. Strong Technical skills including experience with windows operating system and data base management. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; a customer service orientation, ability to maintain strict confidentiality, meet deadlines and perform basic statistical computations required.

2. Essential Functions:

Disability Testing:

A. Plan, schedule, and administer tests in accordance with College policies.
B. Select, train, and supervise temporary and/or student staff who may be hired to assist with testing procedures at main campus or campus centers.
C. Collaborate with the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities to provide support for testing functions and other accommodations as needed.

D. Return completed tests to the appropriate faculty and communicate updates as necessary.

Adaptive Equipment Functions:

A. On a regular basis educate students, faculty and staff on adaptive technology equipment and software, such as JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil, Abbyy FineReader, etc. in conjunction with FLCC operating systems.
B. Assist with preparing and reporting data on the need for, and use of, adaptive equipment.
C. Responsible for the production of text in alternative format for students with disabilities.
D. Collect and maintain program and student data and prepare specific reports as needed.
E. In collaboration with the Assistant Director and Coordinator for Disability Services, serve as a resource for the college on assistive technology and compliance with disability legal issues (ADA, ADAA, Section 506 and Section 508).
F. Other duties as assigned by the Director

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover letter

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.