Assistant Director for Testing Services
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats exactly what were doing every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
Were currently searching for an Assistant Director for Testing Services to join our Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about serving students with disabilities please keep reading.
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Services for Students with Disabilities team; a department centered on access and inclusion by determining reasonable accommodations for students in the living and learning environment.
2) Youll be reporting to the Director for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll be managing the operations of the SSD Testing Center.
4) Youll ensure the seamless delivery of exam-related accommodations for students with disabilities collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure accessibility and compliance with disability laws.
5) Youll supervise testing staff coordinate resources and play a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to academic assessments for students with disabilities.
6) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7)Youll be offered a base compensation package between $55000 - $65000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3) THE TEAM: Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) strives to create an accessible and inclusive campus community. We collaborate with campus partners to remove barriers and meet the individualized access needs of disabled students. SSD supports success through the promotion of student learning and the development of advocacy skills.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required.
Experience with supervising full-time professionals.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws governing disability rights and accommodations (ADA Section 504 etc.).
Working knowledge of AHEAD standards and best practices for student disability services.
Proficient in effectively communicating with multiple stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and community partners.
Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Professional experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree and/or equivalent amount of experience working in disability services in higher education.
Experience with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$55000 - $65000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
06/30/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Alberta Burke at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Director
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Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
