Accommodations Coordinator - StAAR Center

The StAAR Center provides programs, services, and resources to support instruction, enhance student academic success and retain a diverse student body in the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Museum of Fine Arts, and Fletcher School. Any student from StAAR's supported schools have access to supports from Writing and Communication Resources, Peer Tutoring, and Academic Success Coaching through tutoring, study groups, workshops, and one-on-one coaching with the goal of helping students become effective, collaborative and independent learners. The Accessibility Services side of the StAAR Center is responsible for providing collegiate accommodations for students with documented disabilities. StAAR also educates and informs faculty and staff of their obligations and responsibilities to students with disabilities and advocates on behalf of students through university-wide initiatives and awareness education. The StAAR Center's mission centers around supporting all students throughout their Tufts experience.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Accessibility Services, the StAAR Accommodations Coordinator coordinates the logistics of all complex accommodations. The Accommodations Coordinator will:

• Oversee the exam accommodation process, specifically for those students who need to take their exam in a distraction-reduced space or with assistive technology.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Testing Center
• Supervise graduate office assistants
• Communicate frequently with faculty
• Work to find alternative formats of text for students with disabilities who require their texts in another format.
• Coordinate the peer note-taking program, working to find note takers for students, evaluating the quality of notes and ensuring that the notes are posted in a timely fashion.
• Keep data and run analytics on the use, ease of supporting and expense of accommodations.

The Accommodations Coordinator will serve as an integral part of the StAAR team and may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• High school diploma and 5+ years' experience OR Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience
• Ability to accurately multi-task and prioritize short and long-term projects and responsibilities
• Flexibility with shifting tasks unexpectedly in a fast-paced office environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including word processing, editing and graphics functions, spreadsheet and database knowledge
• Understanding of assistive and emerging tech generally. An ability to learn technology quickly
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership experience
• Promptness and reliability with regards to work hours and task completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in higher education
• Experiencing working with students with disabilities
• Experience working with Accommodate or like-minded systems

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

This is a hybrid position expected to be on campus at least 4 days each week and will need to be physically present when exams are being administered. Some late hours are required during finals period.