Testing and Tutoring Coordinator

Testing and Tutoring Coordinator
Whitman College

Compensation:

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman’s vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college’s working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

The Academic Resource Center Testing and Tutoring Coordinator is responsible for supporting the academic mission of Whitman College by assisting with providing access to Whitman’s educational program for all students. Under the supervision of the Director of Academic Support Services, the Testing and Tutoring Coordinator will support the academic mission of Whitman College by working with students, faculty, and campus departments to coordinate all aspects of accommodated testing and tutoring. This is a full-time staff position working 10 months out of each year with summers off.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of accommodated testing for students with disabilities including exam scheduling, proctoring, and general coordination.
• Oversee, coordinate, and advertise the College’s Tutoring services; coordinate with colleagues on hiring, training, and matching peer tutors with students.
• Perform other tasks as needed and when bandwidth is available.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Individuals should be able to explain and/or demonstrate that they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work with a wide range of students of varying learning styles and abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet multiple task deadlines.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple demands.
• Ability to establish boundaries, and maintain effective faculty, student and staff relationships.
• Strong commitment to equal access and diversity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Experience with collecting and evaluating data, with the goal of assessing achievement of student and ARC outcomes.
• Ability to write professionally and edit written work.
• Ability to propose innovative approaches and creative solutions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Superior attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or relevant experience in the field of education.
• Experience supervising, advising, and mentoring diverse students in an educational setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of accessibility and disability support services in higher education.
• Experience supervising, advising, and mentoring diverse college students in a rigorous academic environment at the college or university level.

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: vacation and sick accrual based on hours worked.

Tuition Remission – Dependent Children.

Employee tuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester.

Employee Assistance Program.

Learn more about benefits eligibility here.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

August 2023

For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/careers/304

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