Testing Center Coordinator

Testing Center Coordinator

Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is one of the nation’s oldest institutions, but don’t let our age fool you. Ranked in the Top 100 Best Liberal Arts colleges for 2025 by Niche, we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking campus in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky full of curious minds, creative energy, and people who genuinely love what they do. We are mentors, innovators and community builders who help shape the next generation of thinkers, creators and leaders. At Transylvania, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We seek enthusiasm, initiative, and a commitment to excellence to helping create a campus environment where students, faculty and staff thrive. As a member of our community, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues who value collaboration, innovative thinking and shared success. We invite applications for this opportunity to not only belong but belong to Team Transy!

What you’ll do:

• Provide, post and update policies related to testing center use.
• Coordinate the purchasing and implementation of assistive technology to support students with disabilities.
• Schedule and oversee use of the testing room.
• Maintain records of student usage and report data on usage, retention and success.
• Communicate with faculty about temporary disability accommodations for students.
• Oversee the distribution of accommodation letters to faculty in coordination with IT.
• Provide academic coaching to students in coordination with the Director of the Academic Center for Excellence with a focus on athletes and students with temporary disabilities.
• Engage in ongoing education to stay abreast of developments in the field of higher education disability services and learning support.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of relevant work experience related to administrative skills and education, teaching, and/or coaching.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with Google suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Why you’ll love belonging here:

• A campus that feels alive, where every day brings new faces, new ideas, and the kind of energy that makes work feel meaningful.
• A community that cares, with colleagues who celebrate wins, support challenges and make you feel part of something bigger.
• A space to grow and shine, with professional development, leadership opportunities and a culture that encourages to bring your best ideas forward.

A setting that’s hard to beat, right in the heart of Lexington, Transylvania is walkable, welcoming and full of charm and history. Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V