Coordinator for Disability Services

About the role

The Coordinator for Disability Services reports to the Dean of Student Well-Being/Director of Disability Services and is part of the University’s division of Student Life and Christian Mission. The Coordinator supports a caseload of undergraduate students with disabilities, providing direct support including determining accommodations, coordinating resources, supporting student transition, and advocating for students as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct intake appointments with students to learn about their accommodation needs.
• Handle student records and health information in a confidential manner.
• Work with students, faculty and the Director as needed to determine reasonable accommodations for each student.
• Monitor student progress and support development of self-advocacy skills.
• Support students in identifying and addressing problems and connect them with appropriate support services.
• Collaborate with internal partners to provide comprehensive support services and resources to students.
• Work collaboratively with the Director to plan and implement campus disability awareness and training events.
• Participate with campus partners in planning and implementation of university events such as New Student Orientation and other transition activities.
• Create and maintain collaborative and productive relationships across campus to support student accommodation needs in all areas of campus life.
• Lead coaching efforts and facilitate support groups for students based on need or diagnosis.
• Serve on University Committees as assigned and requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by all Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to; Title IX and FERPA guidelines.

Education/Experience

• Earned bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities in employment, volunteer or other arenas.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with the legal statutes impacting access services in higher education (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to build relationships of trust and shared purpose with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and colleagues across all campus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and event planning skills.
• Self-starter with a willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines; accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and web-based applications.
• Familiarity with standard office equipment and its usage.
• Exercise independent judgment in stressful, complex, and/or new situations.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administrators, external agencies and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and with a diverse group of people.
• Computer experience with software such as Colleague and Blackboard.

Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities

The position demands honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.