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POSITION DETAILS

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Position Number:  129510
Classification Title:  Student Support Specialist
Working Title:  Student Support Specialist

Department:  Student Accessibility Resources
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  $40,000 - $42,000
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Support Specialist is responsible for the efficient management and implementation of testing services within Student Accessibility Resources (SAR). This role ensures that all testing accommodations are effectively administered in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of testing services, including the preparation and delivery of tests, working closely with faculty to communicate details about test formatting, specific instructions, and required materials for test administration. The Student Support Specialist is responsible for scheduling exams, managing database entries, coordinating testing spaces, maintaining accurate records of student exams, verifying student identity, checking students in for exams, seating students, and ensuring students have the appropriate exam materials. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring the integrity of the testing process. The Student Support Specialist is essential in providing a seamless testing experience for students and ensuring that accommodations are properly implemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable federal/state laws regarding students with disabilities; ability to work with minimal supervision and function well in a high-paced, non-routine environment with mature judgment and sound decision making skills. The role requires excellent written and oral communication skills along with a focus on accurate record keeping and attention to detail. It also demands strong organizational, time management and technology skills as well as the ability to work well with faculty, staff, students and other key stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and experience with coordinating testing services to include testing procedures, testing security, and confidentiality of test materials and related documents. Experience delivering frontline student support services in higher education; Knowledge and experience with standard office software applications and IT maintenance; knowledge of ADA, 504, and 508 compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES:

• 70% - Coordinate testing accommodations and proctoring exams under approved conditions for students registered with SAR. Coordinate testing operations to ensure and maintain security of testing materials and environment, develop and implement standards and guidelines for testing, serve as the point of contact for testing procedures; schedule and manage test calendar; document testing requests in database and generate daily rosters. Manage needs of testing rooms and spaces. Collaborate with students and faculty to support testing needs of SAR. - (Essential)
• 30% - Provide administrative support to SAR office including daily office maintenance - office supply and equipment supply, office filing systems; managing calendars; monitor email, phone; greeting visitors; correspondence and other communication; outreach and promotional events; assist with data collection and assessment related to service outcomes, including preparing reports, updating procedures, and program documentation. Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control. Interruptions influence priorities. Difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Frequently
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Frequently

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screen
• This position requires fingerprinting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours:  8am-5pm
FTE:  1.0
Closing Date:  02/20/2026