Disability Services Coordinator
Disability Services Coordinator
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Job Title
Disability Services CoordinatorAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
Disability Services for StudentsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.
TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.
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PURPOSE
The Disability Services Coordinator will review and assess student applications for academic and/or housing accommodations conduct intake meetings and provide ongoing case management to students with disabilities including direct assistance referrals and assistive technology support.
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Accommodation Review
Percent Effort: 50%
Review disability related accommodation applications.
Conduct interviews with students and determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
Consult with Assistant Director Director on course of action.
Use the AIM system to process student information manage accommodations and document student case notes.
Maintain training on industry standards including both Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Housing Act guidelines.
Problem solve challenging situations with students faculty and staff.
Functional Area 2: Assistive Technology
Percent Effort:10%
With guidance from department leadership collaborate with students to assess their assistive technology needs and provide appropriate recommendations and training to support their academic success.
Provide alternative formats of textbooks and class materials to students. This includes acquiring permissions from publishers acquiring the text or audio through ordering or scanning and converting them to the proper format for the students technology.
Serve as a resource and provide support to campus and exam services for creating accessible documents and utilizing assistive technology devices and software.
Functional Area 3: Housing
Percent Effort: 30%
Review Housing Accommodation applications and documentation.
Communicate with Student and Housing staff regarding requested accommodations.
Administrate the Housing Modification module within the AIM system.
Assist in writing policy regarding housing accommodations.
Address concerns and otherwise provide excellent customer service to students faculty and staff.
Functional Area 4: Programming Outreach University Support
Percent Effort: 10%
Job Duties
Participate in various outreach events and activities across campus.
Participate in program design and program implementation.
Provide consultation and training to campus and community constituents. Serve as a source on the needs and rights of students with disabilities.
Support the University through volunteering committee work and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in education psychology special education health and human services.
One (1) year of related experience.
Additional experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum education requirements. Associate degree in education psychology special education social work health and human services or a related clinical area and three (3) years of related experience.
Working knowledge and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended and other applicable federal and state laws.
Ability to interpret standard psychological assessments and diagnostic methods for use in determining accommodations.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree.
University experience preferred.
Experience determining and coordinating accommodations and related services for individuals with disabilities within a post-secondary environment.
Experience working with students with disabilities and knowledge of assistive technology solutions is preferred.
Familiarity with a wide range of disabilities documentation and appropriate accommodations.
SALARY $43888 Annually Approximately
$3657.34 Monthly
BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)
Medical
$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
Employee and Spouse
Employee and Children
Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-campus wellness opportunities
Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources
Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
