Access Services Coordinator

Position Summary

Serves as the College’s liaison and informational representative for students with disabilities. Coordinates with the Testing Center to ensure students receive approved testing accommodations, according to ADA guidelines. Prepares and conducts faculty/staff workshops regarding accommodations for students with disabilities. Networks with service providers to help identify appropriate supports for students.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as the College’s liaison and informational representative for students with disabilities.
• Assesses students’ individual needs using evaluation reports, interviews and professional acumen and judgement and engages in an interactive process with students and relevant personnel to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations for students.
• Collaborates with the Testing Center to ensure students receive approved testing accommodations, according to ADA guidelines.
• Processes student accommodations and communicates with students and faculty using AIM (Accessible Information Management) system.
• Prepares and conducts faculty/staff workshops regarding accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Networks with service providers to help identify appropriate supports for students.
• Remains current on relevant regulations and laws and other topics pertinent to the role, including recent innovations and availability of adaptive/assistive equipment and technology.
• Provides support to the student affairs division as needed, including assisting with admissions, orientation and advising and developing intervention strategies to improve student retention, particularly for students with disabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work or related field
• One (1) year of experience working with students with emotional, physical and learning disabilities
• Experience with case management
• Experience reviewing and interpreting medical documentation
• Experience interpreting and applying the ADA and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in higher education
• Experience with assistive/adaptive technology
• Experience using accommodation management software systems, such as AIM or similar system
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and proactively identify and address problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of peers, coworkers and students
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing tasks and priorities while maintaining complete and accurate records
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Rate of Pay: $44,148.00 - $55,185.00 annually, depending on experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.
• Official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.