Accessibility Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the campus ADA compliance coordinator, administering appropriate accommodations.
• Provide support to students, faculty, staff, and campus community in the implementation of these accommodations.
• Develop accommodation plans with students and respective classroom faculty, Residential Life, or Dining Services using medical and/or psychological documentation and other sources of information.
• Collaborate with the ARC Office Coordinator to ensure accommodations testing operations run smoothly.
• Keep accurate records, analyze data, and prepare reports related to these services.
• Provide professional development for faculty and staff to increase disability awareness and promote methods for inclusive education.
• Maintain working knowledge of current trends, legislation, national, state, and local issues affecting access for students with disabilities.
• Provide proactive academic support and accountability to students identified by various academic recovery processes.
• Manage an on-going caseload of assigned students who fall into categories of academic probation and academic notice utilizing the ARC Academic Success Commitment.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement academic resources that promote a successful transition to college and maintain those supports as needed.
• Manage alternative and external testing opportunities for campus partners and current students.
• Administer the ACT exam twice per academic year in compliance with ACT expectations.
• Schedule and supervise CLEP examinations for current Wartburg students as requested by the student.
• Promote and represent the Academic Resource Center and its services at various campus and community functions.
• Including participation with institutional committees, classroom visits, and at events such as Visit Days, Scholarship Days, Summer Orientation Advising and Registration, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum three years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning and physical disabilities and their impact on academic success.
• Experience with the use/application/interpretation of assessment instruments and diagnostic tests for students with disabilities.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Education, or related field.
• Prior experience working in a higher education setting, including:
• Knowledge and application of various assistive technologies in a college setting.
• Support of students with academic, personal, and professional success plans.
• Creation and facilitation of presentations or workshop content.
• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics and pressures of college students and a strong interest in actively engaging to support student success and satisfaction.

Application Procedure

Please upload the following by selecting the “Apply for this Position” below:

• resume
• a letter of interest including a statement regarding qualities within the context of the Wartburg College mission
• contact information for three references.

See www.wartburg.edu for further information about the college and the city of Waverly. Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.