Accessibility Services Coordinator

Clarke University invites applications for the 10-month 30 hour per week position of Accessibility Services Coordinator. The Accessibility Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating appropriate academic and other accommodations for students with disabilities and works with a diverse caseload that includes students with learning disabilities attention disorders chronic health conditions and mental health-related disabilities.

The Accessibility Services Coordinator works individually with students but also collaborates with faculty and other campus offices to provide services and accommodations to students as well as educate and build awareness across the Clarke community regarding disability access and student support. The Accessibility Services Coordinator reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the official university disability services coordinator.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Determine and disseminate reasonable appropriate and approved academic housing and activity-related accommodations for students.

• Instruct students on the accommodation process acquiring and using assistive technology and effective strategies for learning.
• Maintain administer and recommend assistive technology systems.
• Maintain confidential student and compliance records ensuring that all student case notes documentation and forms are kept secure and updated in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to facilitate implementation of approved accommodations and resolve accommodation-related concerns.
• Proctor and support testing accommodations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a masters degree in a related area (e.g. counseling special education psychology rehabilitation) and a minimum of two years experience in disability support services counseling student advocacy or special education. Prior work experience in a higher education setting preferred. Candidates should also have strong communication and organizational skills problem-solving abilities and proficiency with assistive and accessibility technologies including screen readers Read&Write Microsoft 365 accessibility features PDF remediation tools and related applications.

About Clarke University

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa the Midwest and beyond by providing an exceptional education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community committed to learning service and personal growth.

At Clarke University we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education charity justice and freedom. By creating a community focused on care we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work a safe and friendly work environment and an outstanding benefits package. If youre looking for a place you can make a positive impact we hope youll consider Clarke!

As a family community Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small-town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each persons unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability or genetic information.

Application

To apply upload a current resume and letter of interest at . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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