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About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Part-Time Test Center Facilitator. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who is able to perform a variety of challenging administrative duties. The staff associate must have strong in skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, parents, and students, to include individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and facilitates the retention and access of all students with disabilities through active and focused engagement. Promotes the services of SAS to the university community through various communication strategies. Monitors and promotes the note-taking system, the Peer mentoring system, the student data base, and the overall office operations and organization. Organizes files and completes necessary documentation.
• Supports campus-wide programs and services for all students with disabilities. Assists by reviewing requests, documents, and eligibility for academic accommodations.
• Communicates information about program services to faculty, staff, students, and guests with disabilities to ensure programmatic and physical access to the university. Educates the university community about the issues affecting students with disabilities through periodic seminars, workshops, and other appropriate means, including but not limited to forums, speakers, classroom presentations, and newsletters.
• Ensure university wide services (e.g. C-Print Captioning). May need to travel to other university campuses for training purposes. Monitors and advocates for universal design, addresses and advocates during American Disabilities Act conflicts and promotes services that make the campus more accessible. Proctors tests as needed on behalf of students with disabilities.
• Periodically attends professional conferences to stay current on issues affecting students with disabilities. Serves on division and university committees as designated. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles; strong working knowledge of providing reasonable accommodations as defined by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Strong knowledge of Assistive Learning Technology, including hardware and software for students with disabilities.
• Requires working knowledge of most computer office software, including BANNER, Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• Have some working knowledge of the American Disabilities Acts (including ADAAA) as well as 508 and 504 compliance.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; and excellent problem solving skills.
• Possess or is willing to be certified in C-Print Captioning.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to work well with people from different racial, cultural, and other backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Some disability related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred

Proposed Salary

• The proposed salary is: $15.87-$17.46 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust