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Willamette University founded in 1842 is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs including Oregons top-ranked MBA program the Northwests oldest law school as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and masters degrees in data science and computer science.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of AES the Accessibility Coordinator provides case management and accommodation services for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. This role facilitates the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations supports implementation with faculty and staff and promotes equitable access to academic and campus life.

Grounded in disability law and informed by universal design the position supports institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act while advancing meaningful inclusion across the University.

This is an in-person position based in Portland primarily serving students at the Pacific Northwest College of the Arts (PNCA) campus with occasional travel to the Salem campus. They will share responsibility for AES functions and programs across the entire university.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Management & Accommodation Services

• Maintain a caseload of students registered with AES.

• Review and interpret documentation (medical psychological and educational) to evaluate accommodation requests.

• Conduct intake meetings and engage students in the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations that maintain essential course and program requirements.

• Develop implement and monitor individualized accommodation plans.

• Provide ongoing student support using a coaching model that promotes persistence and academic success.

• Maintain accurate timely and confidential case notes within the AIM database.

• Oversee and monitor Flex Plans and their implementation within AIM.

Faculty & Campus Collaboration

• Issue accommodation notifications and consult with faculty on effective implementation.

• Provide consultation and guidance to faculty and staff regarding disability access accommodation implementation and inclusive design. Collaborate with students and instructors to resolve accommodation concerns in collaboration with the Director of AES.

• Provide consultation and education to faculty and staff on disability access and inclusive practices.

• Represent AES at admissions events (e.g. admitted students days preview days campus tours) and meet with prospective students.

• Collaborate with the advising office and the Academic Support Center on public programs workshops and student facing events focused on student success

• Serve on departmental school level and university committees as assigned (e.g. CARE Team Accessibility Committee PNCA Persistence Committee etc.)

• In collaboration with the Director participate in faculty orientation and training programs related to accessibility and 504 compliance.

• Participate and represent AES at Student Affairs-related events (New Student Orientation Move-in)

Compliance & Operations

• Interpret and apply ADA Section 504 FERPA Title IX and institutional policies.

• Ensure accommodation processes are timely equitable and compliant.

• Participate in outreach committee work and AES initiatives.

• Provide occasional operational support including test coordination and front desk coverage as needed.

• Supervise student staff and coordinate College Access Navigators a program for neurodiverse students and students with ADHD including leadership of some student activities and group mentoring.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Bachelors degree.

• 13 years of relevant professional experience preferably in higher education disability services advising counseling or case management.

• Knowledge of ADA and Section 504 in an educational setting.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse constituents.

• Ability to build collaborative partnerships with students faculty and administrators.

• Familiarity with the complexities of medical documentation and its alignment with accommodation determination including the interpretation of test results such as the WAIS Woodcock Johnson and other diagnostics within the DSM-V.

Preferred

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Rehabilitation Counseling Social Work Psychology or related field.

• 1-2 years experience working with higher education disability accommodations.

• Experience determining and implementing accommodations in higher education.

• Familiarity with accommodation management systems (experience with AIM preferred).

• Familiarity with learning structures in art and design education and the common practices in studio art classrooms.

• Knowledge of universal design and disability studies frameworks.

Typical Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm 12-month position.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Typical work is performed indoors in a normal office environment. This is an in-person position located primarily in Portland with occasional travel to Salem.

Salary: $62471

You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the My Experience section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter

• Current resume

• References

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.