Accessibility Services Coordinator

About the role

Clarke University invites applications for a 10-month, 30 hour per week position of Accessibility Services Coordinator. The Accessibility Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating appropriate academic and other accommodations for students with disabilities and works with a diverse caseload that includes students with learning disabilities, attention disorders, chronic health conditions, and mental health-related disabilities. The Accessibility Services Coordinator reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the official university disability services coordinator.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Determine and disseminate reasonable, appropriate, and approved academic, housing, and activity-related accommodations for students.
• Instruct students on the accommodation process, acquiring and using assistive technology, and effective strategies for learning.
• Maintain, administer, and recommend assistive technology systems.
• Maintain confidential student and compliance records, ensuring that all student case notes, documentation, and forms are kept secure and updated in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to facilitate implementation of approved accommodations and resolve accommodation-related concerns.
• Proctor and support testing accommodations.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a master's degree in a related area (e.g., counseling, special education, psychology, rehabilitation) and a minimum of two years' experience in disability support services, counseling, student advocacy, or special education. Prior work experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with assistive and accessibility technologies, including screen readers, Read&Write, Microsoft 365 accessibility features, PDF remediation tools, and related applications.

About Clarke University

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing an exceptional education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community committed to learning, service, and personal growth. At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best.

As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small-town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area. Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package.