Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services

Serves as the main service provider for students with disabilities, coordinates the delivery of accommodations, and directs disability and accessibility related programs and services to the campus community.

Supervision Received:
Reports directly to the Senior Director of the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning.

Supervision Exercised:
May supervise interns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Determine student eligibility for services based on documentation regarding academic, classroom, housing, dining, and campus life accommodations. Conduct intake interviews, advise, and orient students on accessing appropriate support services.
* Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure equal access for students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA Laws.
* Support students in resolving disability and accessibility related issues that may be a barrier to academic success; refer students to appropriate campus and community resources.
* Oversee testing services for students with disabilities, including scheduling appointments, collecting confidential tests from instructors, proctoring tests, and monitoring the testing center
* Provide training to faculty/staff on developing accessible learning environments. Provide resources, information and advice for faculty working with students with disabilities in order to assist with assessment, curriculum development, and the adoption of Universal Design principles.
* Assess the effectiveness of disability program services and activities and implement improvements based on assessment data. Develop and revise policies and procedures as appropriate.
* Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements
Core Values and Personal Attributes:
* Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
* Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
* Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
* Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
* Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
* Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
* Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
* Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications:
Education and Professional Experience:
* Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, special education or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Master's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Disability in Higher Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
* 2-4 years experience working with students with disabilities in higher education.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; medical, mental health, learning disabilities, their functional limitations and appropriate accommodations; professional resources, including industry best practices
* Experience with adaptive software and assistive technology
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving and dispute resolution including effective mediation skills
* Strong organizational skills and expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating student service/accommodation program in an academic environment
* Ability to work both independently as well as cooperatively in a team setting.
* Exceptional self-motivation, integrity, and creativity.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines.

Tools and Equipment Used:
Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer (including spreadsheet and word processing software), integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, printers, and adaptive technologies.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than twenty-five (25) pounds. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to moderately loud.