Job Description:

Job Title:Student Accessibility Coordinator

Department:Office of Accessibility

Primary Work Location:North Benson Road Fairfield

Direct Supervisor:Director of the Office of Accessibility(Christine Dalton)

Basic Function:

Reporting to the Director of Accessibility the Student Accessibility Coordinatoris responsible forsupporting and coordinating tasks that pertain to students with disabilities. Primary responsibilities includedetermining coordinatingand ensuring compliance with federally mandated accommodations and support services for students with disabilities through the interactive request Student Accessibility Coordinator works collaboratively with the Office of Accessibility team to oversee student accommodations including note-takingassistance exam proctoringand flexibility accommodations. Further the position requires working with students facultyand staffand all campus partnersto ensure thatappropriate Officepolicies procedures and processes are upheld and accommodations are implemented. This position serves as a resource for students families of prospective students faculty and staff for issues related to student disability accommodations needed to provide equal access to academics and campus life.

Unusual Work Conditions:

Some evening and weekend hours arerequired.

Education Certification License and Experience Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED:

• Strong verbal and writtencommunicationskills arerequired as well as excellent interpersonal skills orientation to details and computerproficiency.

• Experience working with vulnerable student populations and their parents/guardians. Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)and the impact of these laws on accommodations for students with disabilities.

Education:Aminimum of aBachelors Degree in Special Education Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology HigherEducationAdministrationor related field isrequired. A Master-level degree in a related field is highly preferred; howevercommensurateprofessional background/experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:Aminimum of 1-3 years of direct experience working with students with physical sensory learning psychologicaland/or other disabilities in a higher education k-12or clinical setting. The candidate should be knowledgeableaboutvarious disabilities and accommodations in higher education and best practicesregardingimplementing accommodations.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews and interprets disability documentation and evaluations

• Engages in the interactive request process with students with disabilities to formally approve academic and campus life accommodations

• Maintainsdetailedtimely and confidential case notes documenting student interactions accommodation decisions communications and follow-up actions

• Tracksaccommodation requests approvals and outcomes using institutional case management systems

• Manages campus life accommodation requests including but not limited to emotional support/assistanceanimal requests housing accommodation requests dining accommodation requestsand other campus accommodationrequests Regularlyengages and consults with Residence Life Dining staff/ University nutritionist and Public Safety/Parking Office.

• Managesexisting student cases including meeting with students ensuring all documentation is in placeandproviding necessary guidance and supportregardingthe implementation of the approved accommodations

• Acts as an advocate for students when accommodations are recommended and/ or have not been implemented

• Engages with faculty and academic departments to navigate academic accommodations in specific courses or programs and continue the interactive process

• Participatesin Academic Affairs Student Life and Office of Accessibility staff meetings as well asrepresentsthe Office of Accessibility on various University committees when needed

• RepresentsOOA at prospective student events and Orientation Information sessions

• Designs/disseminatesinformation on new policies and procedures for accessibility andaccommodations;researchesbest practices in disability support in higher education

• Workswith various offices throughout the University (via meetings workshopsand/or seminars)to:a) promote the mission and resources of the Office of Accessibility b) provide knowledge/input related to the role of the Office through trainings c) assist with evaluating student accessibility d) discuss crisis management issues pertaining to student accessibility

• Assistswith the implementation of various accommodations including but not limited to audio books and accessible course content CART services exam proctoring and implementation of alternative testing accommodations notetakingassistanceand flexibility accommodations

• Representsthe Office of Accessibility via courteous efficientand professional behavior; upholdsthe utmost respect for student/family privacy and confidentiality

• Other duties as needed/assigned

Work Schedule:12-month role

Employee Type: Exempt (salaried)

Applicable to all positions:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needsindicate.

Category:

Performs such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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