Assistant Director for Testing Services

Virginia Jobs

Blacksburg, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55,000–$65,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Best Practices, Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Health Science, Higher Education, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Solid State Drive (SSD), Student Housing, Student Services, Team Player, Testing, Tuition Fees, Veterinary Medicine

LOCATION

Blacksburg, VA

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Description
In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're 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 you're passionate about serving students with disabilities, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1)You'll 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) You'll be reporting to the Director for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You'll be managing the operations of the SSD Testing Center.
4) You'll 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) You'll supervise testing staff, coordinate resources, and play a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to academic assessments for students with disabilities.
6) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $55,000 - $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S 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
• Bachelor's 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
• Master's 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
$55,000 - $65,000

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 motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors 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 numerous Extension offices and research 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 540-231-2010 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 balberta@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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