Coordinator of Accessibility Services – Calmar Campus

About the role

This position conducts interviews and intakes with students with disabilities to provide reasonable accommodation and ensure equal access to education. The role works with faculty to assist them in the provision of reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, administers disability support services procedures, and helps the college comply with federal, state, and district regulations including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and RCW28B.10.910-16.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews/intakes with students with disabilities to provide reasonable accommodation and to ensure equal access to education
• Work with faculty to assist them in the provision of reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities
• Administer procedures to provide disability support services which assist the college to comply with federal, state, and district regulations/policies regarding access and disability accommodation
• Develop accommodation plans and consult with faculty, advisors and learning center coaches on implementation
• Develop and provide orientation, workshops/seminars, and other training for administrators, faculty and staff to disseminate disability information to ensure compliance with the ADA and Section 504
• Responsible for student records, documentation, data and information with strict attention to accuracy and confidentiality of all student records in accordance with FERPA regulations
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student mentors and work-study students assigned to area
• Responsible for maintaining and updating departmental policies, information and web resources
• Monitor financial resources for the department
• Participate in institutional planning, policy, procedural, and fiscal decisions that affect learning support for students
• Work closely with area high schools and community agencies to assist students in transitioning into and out of college
• Provide consultation and serve as informational resource to staff and faculty in regard to accommodations and modifications needed for students with disabilities; keep abreast of current developments in the field
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services
• Work cooperatively with college faculty and staff to coordinate course placement, learning support services, assistive technology, assessment and accommodations for students with disabilities
• Participate in outreach efforts to promote available services to perspective and enrolled students
• Provide campus leadership and advocacy regarding current laws and educational strategies pertaining to students with disabilities and other pertinent issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Attend meetings of all assigned committees and participate enthusiastically in other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission of NICC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, special education, social work, psychology or closely related field required; Master's preferred
• Three years experience working with students with disabilities in a postsecondary setting preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability
• Experience in effective supervision and management of staff faculty, professional and support staff in a supportive student-centered environment
• Experience in budget management
• Strategic planning and experience with state/federal requirements and procedures desirable
• Ability to demonstrate respect for and sensitivity to a diverse population required