Student Disability Services within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Testing Coordinator. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position.

The mission of Student Disability Services (SDS) is to partner with the campus community in creating equitable access to eligible students while promoting disability-inclusive diversity. Staff is comprised of 23 professional and administrative employees.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Disability Services, the Testing Coordinator manages and coordinates the daily operations of the Student Disability Services (SDS) Testing Center, including supervision of the testing specialists.

Education: This position requires a bachelor’s degree.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience working directly with students in a post-secondary educational system or other relevant testing services role. A Master’s degree may substitute for years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills
• Knowledge of test administration standards/guidelines
• Skilled in document conversion software to provide accessible exam and instructional material through various media platforms
• Ability to effectively/efficiently manage people/priorities
• Ability to develop/present testing policies/procedures
• Ability to stay abreast of current and emerging trends and information in testing and document conversion
• Ability to maintain and present accurate records, reports, and statistical data
• Ability to research, propose, and implement new technologies and procedures
• Skilled communicator via phone, email, and in person

What We Prefer:

Education: Master’s degree

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience working directly with students in a post-secondary educational system in a testing environment; Previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ADA and provision of disability-related accommodations
• Advanced computer software skills.

Salary: This position is classified as Market Range 08. The salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a standard university benefits package.

Application Process: A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until March 1, 2025. For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a lletter of interest, resume, and three references' names, addresses, and phone numbers. All materials for the position should be submitted through the University of Tennessee Human Resources application system. The anticipated start date for the position is May 12, 2025. Questions regarding the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Sara Conrad, at sconrad@utk.edu.

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 14 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 38,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.