Job Description

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third-largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

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Accommodations Coordinator
Full-time Programs
Level 8

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its ten undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than150 countries.

The Accommodations Coordinator (Staff Specialist, level 8) will work closely with the Full-time Programs (Daytime MB A, MMS, and MQM) at the Fuqua School of Business to support testing accommodations and provide additional support for projects as needed. The primary role will be to manage and execute academic and testing accommodation s for the full-time students. This will include but is not limited to assisting with obtaining reading materials in alternative formats; assigning and confirming test times with students; coordinating testing parameters with faculty; obtaining and returning exams to faculty; and proctoring and obtaining proctors for testing sessions. This is a full-time position that reports to the Associate Director of Student Life.

Responsibilities:

• Testing accommodations support for full-time programs (65%)
• Coordinate testing accommodations for the Daytime MBA, MMS and MQM programs for students with academic accommodations.
• Proctor testing for students with accommodations. May include some evening and weekend hours depending on the testing schedule.
• Manage Early Exam Day process and coordination.
• Maintain confidential documents and information.
• Assess materials for accessibility and convert materials as needed.
• Interact with diverse student population, including international students.
• Interact with outside constituents, faculty, staff, students, and other university personnel.

Project support for full-time programs (35%)

• Provide office and reception coverage, creating a welcoming and informative office environment that promotes quality service and excellence.
• Work with Daytime MBA, MMS and MQM program teams on projects and programs as needed.
• Participate in planning and delivery of student events, including Orientation, Graduation, and Winterfest.
• The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of assignments that may be given to any employee, nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
An undergraduate degree strongly preferred. Work requires knowledge of basic mathematical, research and communications principles normally acquired through two years of postsecondary education.

Experience/Skills

• 3 years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic environment
• Comfort working in a highly computerized environment including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, internet research, and database management
• Working knowledge or willingness to quickly learn to use Canvas
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• High level of attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities according to importance and urgency, requiring flexibility to adapt to changes driven by faculty or student needs
• Professional service skills to support faculty, students, and colleagues
• Enthusiasm, friendliness, resourcefulness, and ability to be proactive

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Administrative: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durham, NC 27708

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