Coordinator - Center for Access
Coordinator - Center for Access
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Job Description
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive multicultural public openaccess college. Southwest has five campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success transform lives and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: Coordinator - Center for Access
Employee Classification:Other Professionals
Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Center for Access
Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Student Advocacy & Support the Coordinator assists in supporting day-to-day operations of the Center for Access serving students with disabilities. The Coordinator will support the centers student organization (L.E.A.D.) manage the ambassador mentoring program and ensure students with disabilities receive the supports they need to be successful at Southwest.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Duties
- Determine reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
- Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities by providing appropriate resources and referrals in meeting their academic developmental physical and social needs.
- Provide layered support to students with disabilities in collaboration with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure equitable access to a quality higher education at SWTCC.
- Coordinate with the Testing Center to ensure student testing accommodations as outlined by ADA guidelines are provided.
- Consult with faculty about the instructional needs of students; arrange assistive technology individualized accommodations and/or appropriate academic adjustments (e.g. testing accommodations) for students.
- Collaborate with student service offices such as admissions orientation and advising to develop intervention strategies to improve retention of students.
- Prepare and conduct faculty/staff training regarding accommodations and other issues related to providing support for students with disabilities.
- Assess individual needs of students based on analysis of IEP 504 plans medical documentation psychological assessments and/or other relevant information to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
- Network with service providers and help to identify appropriate supports for students.
- Remain updated on legal issues i.e. ADA and adaptive / assistive equipment and technology.
- Serve on the Accessibility Task Force; champion accessibility efforts at SWTCC.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in education special education counseling psychology human services rehabilitation counseling social work or related area.
- Knowledge of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regulations and guidelines.
- A minimum of one-year experience working with students with emotional physical and/or learning disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of practices of disability services in the context of education
- Knowledge of adaptive technology and computer software for managing accessibility information
- Banner or similar student information system experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skills in oral and written communication
- Creative problem solving time management patience and organization skills
- Interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel) and strong administrative skills
- Critical thinker whos willing to learn and take initiative in utilizing available resources
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position the following items must be uploaded:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnicity or national origin sex disability age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson Vice President of People & Culture 737 Union Ave Memphis TN 38103 . See the full non-discrimination policy.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
