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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity invites applications for the position of a Student Disability Coordinator in Student Disability Resources (SDR). This position will be responsible for ensuring students with disabilities receive equal access to educational pursuits (e.g. classrooms instruction materials media) through the provision of reasonable accommodations. This involves interacting with faculty and staff to implement accommodations while maintaining the integrity of courses programs or policies. This position acts in accordance with federal and state disability laws.

Position Responsibilities:

• Use expertise and analysis of individual student situations observations self-reports and documentation to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations
• Develop monitor evaluate and adjust individual accommodation letters for students
• Provide ongoing student case management follow-up and support of accommodations as well as related faculty support
• Administer and implement approved academic accommodations in collaboration with faculty and staff
• Deliver direct guidance to students on a range of issues such as academic progress academic program policies accessibility and career plans in order to assist them in connecting with available resources and making appropriate choices and decisions
• Interact and collaborate with others including but not limited to SDR staff faculty academic advisers and other university staff to troubleshoot and resolve student needs and concerns interpret policies and mediate complex and sensitive issues
• Maintain accurate and confidential student files records and correspondence
• Act as a resource to campus disability offices and SDR as well as to the larger university community

Unique Aspects of the Job:

• Apply independent judgment and expertise in a student-centered position
• Respond to multi-dimensional matters involving students in crisis at risk with intersectional identities or who have other urgent needs impacting academics as well as provide guidance to students and their families on sensitive and confidential issues
• Support students with disabilities in navigating the complexity of college transition including but not limited to legal transition from K-12 to higher education in the rights and responsibilities of students and the obligations of the university; change in academic expectations and environment from high school; and the role and involvement of the students family or guardians
• Provide disability-related academic support services (i.e. self-advocacy time management organization study skills) and career planning

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of different types of disabilities including but not limited to learning psychological chronic illnesses neurological sensory mobility and temporary
• Ability to review analyze and interpret medical documentation neuropsychological reports other evaluations and self-reports in order to determine appropriate academic accommodations for each student
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to individuals with disabilities (i.e. ADAAA Section 504) as well as the ability to explain them and the implications for students with disabilities
• Thorough understanding of appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities at the postsecondary level
• Excellent communication interpersonal writing and organizational skills to interact effectively with students campus disability coordinators faculty and university departments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in higher education social work rehabilitation counseling or related field

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

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