Job Description
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the
East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant
university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive
benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have
been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for
dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of
hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined
contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the
tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at
UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer
session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots
offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid
holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of
continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered
free of charge.
Vacancy Number: E993
Position Number:
2034
Department: Disability Resource Center – 40250
Division
Student Affairs – 40000
Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This position coordinates testing services for the UNCW
Campus Testing Center. Testing will include scheduling, proctoring, and management of missed exams, extended-time testing, and other out of
schedule course testing for UNCW on-campus courses. The coordinator will maintain testing facilities, including responsibility for testing
integrity, faculty and student communications, managing workflow, and training and supervising student staff. This position will assist with
Disability Resource Center services management.
Responsibilities include:
- Management of Campus Testing Center services,
facility space, and technical resources - Hire, train, schedule, and direct GA and student employee proctors/exam managers
- Manage staff timekeeping and annual budget
- Coordinates, implements, and oversees the administration of automated and manual
exams given through the Campus Testing Center - Maintain familiarity with and ensure compliance with student verification and
academic integrity standards. - Maintain clear, accurate and complete records of student testing instances and any irregularities
- Maintain exam integrity and security and maintain confidentiality with regard to information processed, stored, or accessed by
systems. - Collect, organize, disseminate, and return test materials between faculty and students testing in person.
-
Write incident reports to be delivered to the ODOS Student Academic Honor Code Assistant Dean and the course instructor for student
integrity issues. - Schedules and publicizes services, communicates program policies/procedures to campus and community
- Oversee prompt, courteous, professional, and timely communications with students, faculty, and campus units
- Promote a safe,
secure testing environment conducive to all students, demonstrating sensitivity to multi-generational, diverse student populations - Provide data and analytics for Campus Testing Center to contribute to the DRC annual report and strategic plan implementation
- Research, advocate for, and implement emerging technologies that support best practices and testing service standards
This
position reports to the Director of the Disability Resource Center.
Minimum Education and Experience
Requirements
Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution or Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years
of comparable experience, plus
- Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written
and verbal communication skills - Ability to interact with students, faculty, and colleagues in a professional and accessible
manner - Demonstrated ability to work in a technology-enhanced environment, including Microsoft Office 365 Suite, spreadsheets, and
web site technologies - Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to meet schedules and deadlines and to
prioritize workload
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in a related
field, plus
- Experience with faculty and student support services in a post-secondary setting.
- Two years of
testing/proctoring services experience in a post-secondary setting - 1-2 years supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to
successfully recruit, train, supervise, and retain employees
Required Certifications or
Licensures
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Disability Resource Center serves
the University of North Carolina Wilmington in its obligation to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990) and section
504, federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its amendments to ensure equal opportunity for access to academic programs and related student
services.
Disability Resource Center coordinates all responses to the needs of students with disabilities. This includes acting as a
clearinghouse for the concerns of students with disabilities, and assisting with advocacy, counseling, accommodations, equipment,
programming, physical accessibility, and safety.
The Disability Resource Center also offers consultation and programming for UNCW
administration, faculty, and staff regarding learning styles, needed accommodations, student management, student development, mental health,
and legal obligation.
College/School Information
The Division of Student Affairs comprises of departments
that are responsible for providing student support, service and educational programs that are accessible to all university community
members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and
services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that
are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom.
We build
institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning
environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division is a leader and primary spokesperson for
students.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university,
is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and
continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that
stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public
institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees
in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research,
an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree
program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the
elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO
Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity,
globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for
all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national
origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member
status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide
educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded
employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our
success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates
are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington
participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work
in the United States.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to
Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To
receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section, before you
apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be
submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year: 12
Months
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position
Permanent
Posting
Close Date: 07/17/2023
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