Accessible Testing Facilitator (Term Limited, 12 months)

Accurately assessing, evaluating and implementing the approved testing accommodation plans in accordance with ADA requirements and University policies.

In conjunction with and acting as a back up for the Accessible Testing Coordinator, coordinates testing space, scheduling, and proctor assignments for accommodated exams. Responds to inquiries made to the testing@cuanschutz.edu mailbox from students, faculty, and staff.

As a back-up, manages test scheduling process including inviting students to all scheduled exams.

Provides information regarding accommodated testing processes, addressing questions and resolving issues requiring interpretation of accommodation requirements.

Collaborates with faculty, students, and ODAI staff to coordinate testing logistics and ensure consistent service delivery across academic programs with varying test policies.

35% - Test Administration & Proctoring

• Reviews whether sufficient testing information has been sent to ODAI by faculty to ensure all exams are properly scheduled, compliant, and administered without issues. Where insufficient information has been provided, communicates directly with faculty to obtain missing information.
• Administers exams in accordance with established testing standards and security protocols.
• Evaluates and troubleshoots testing-related concerns involving instructional technologies, accessibility tools, and accommodation implementation, determining appropriate solutions to maintain equitable access and any other testing issues as they arise in the testing software being used.
• Review students access to approved testing accommodations, immediately evaluate how to work with faculty to resolve errors.
• Monitors testing operations and provides feedback and participates in continuous improvement efforts to enhance processes, policies, and procedures.

15% - Captioning Administration

• Independently manages the closed-captioning accommodation process in AIM.
• Determines whether existing captions meet accommodation requirements and accurately reflect course materials (including highly technical, medical terminology). This requires working closely with faculty to ensure materials have been secured and closely analyzing captions before course materials are provided to accommodated students.
• Works directly with faculty and vendors to ensure compliant accommodations are provided, including troubleshooting any technical issues that arise
• Monitors captioning service workflows and identify process gaps or delays involving instructors, learning management systems, vendors, and students, implementing solutions to improve service delivery.
• Manages the process of ensuring recorded instructional materials, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, videos, and other course content are properly captioned and compliant with accessibility requirements.
• Works with faculty to identify all instructional and supplemental video and multimedia content that requires captioning and ensures materials are entered into the appropriate system for processing.
• Coordinates the end-to-end captioning workflow, including tracking requests, managing vendor or system requirements, and returning completed captioned materials to the student and instructors for classroom use.

15% - Testing Resource Development

• Develops protocols that guide the assessment of testing accommodations for health sciences programs, along with establishing standards and guidance for effectively implementing those accommodations while proctoring tests.
• Assists with board examination support for students with testing accommodations through ODAI, including independently researching processes and creating guidance documents for students.
• Independently researches best practices for disability accommodations on health sciences campuses and provide recommendations to ODAI leadership.
• Independently develops and creates comprehensive proctoring manuals and instructions, including establishing checklists and step-by-step instructions for scheduling and proctoring tests and implementing testing accommodations, procedural resources for common troubleshooting scenarios, information specific to each program's testing routines, and workflow documents to be used by staff who only proctor tests intermittently.

5% - Other Administrative Support

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
  • Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
  • Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
  • Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Substitution : A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience proctoring accommodated tests in a higher education environment.
• Experience using AIM for test management
• Experience developing accessible documentation or instructional resources using closed captioning.
• Experience providing disabilities resources or services.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work in-person on the CU Anschutz campus, often beginning before 7:00 am.
• This is a term-limited position with funding for 1 year. This appointment may be extended if additional funding is secured.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with board exam requirements in health science professions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of testing operations.
• Ability to handle confidential student data

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Mercy Booth, Mercy.Booth@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until September 28, 2026 .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary for this position has been established as $48,625.

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .