Accessibility Services Coordinator

Summary

Coordinates the daily operations and administrative functions for the student accommodation process and for student academic testing

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

Collaborates with prospective students and their families, as well as university staff and faculty, to provide information on department policies and processes and supports requests for student accommodations
Coordinates and administers student academic testing activities for all eligible students on campus and proctors testing sessions, as necessary
Communicates with internal and external constituencies regarding various matters; composes correspondence such as mail, email, presentations, etc. often requiring discretion
Greets and assists visitors and answers incoming telephone calls, resolving complex and varied concerns, or referring them to other staff members or departments as appropriate
Maintains the accessibility services database and confidential student documentation
Performs general office tasks such as filing, mail distribution, maintaining records, copying, data entry (e.g., databases, Web updates, etc.), ordering and maintaining office supplies, preparing reports, maintaining and managing department/administrator calendars, arranging for equipment and associated maintenance, and processing invoices and requisitions and facilities work requests
Coordinates and arranges travel schedules, meetings and events, including preparing materials, reserving and preparing facilities, and recording and transcribing meeting minutes
Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

An associate's degree or a combination of education/certification(s) and/or experience suitable for the position
Moderate amount of experience working in department or program coordination or other related experience

Please Note

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.