Under the direction of the Disability Services Manager, 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. This position will also assist with outreach to students and academic success/mentoring appointments.

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 8:30am-5pm, 2 days per week for a total of 16 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, assistive 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 Disability Services Manager to provide support for testing functions and other accommodations as needed as well as assist with outreach and academic success/mentoring appointments.

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

Adaptive Equipment Functions:

1. On a regular basis educate students, faculty and staff on adaptive technology equipment and software, such as JAWS, C-pens, FM systems, speech-to-text, Kurzweil, Genio notetaking, etc. in conjunction with FLCC operating systems.
2. Assist with preparing and reporting data on the need for, and use of, adaptive equipment.
3. Responsible for the production of text in alternative format for students with disabilities.
4. Collect and maintain program and student data and prepare specific reports as needed.
5. Provide outreach to students and support academic success/mentoring meetings
6. Assist with preparation and planning of workshops
7. Inventory/organize supplies
8. In collaboration with the Disability Services Manager, serve as a resource for the college on assistive technology and compliance with disability legal issues (ADA, ADAA, Section 506 and Section 508).
9. Other duties as assigned by the Disability Services Manager.

Benefits and Salary Range:

1. Starting hourly rate is $18.00 - $21.00 and is commensurate with qualifications

2. NYS retirement

3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

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.