Disability Services and Advising Coordinator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for students requesting disability-related accommodations managing initial inquiries and intake processes
• Review disability documentation and engage students in the interactive process in accordance with institutional policies and applicable laws.
• Develop accommodation recommendations for review by the Section 504 Coordinator or designated decision-maker
• Communicate approved accommodations clearly to students and provide guidance on implementation expectations and self-advocacy
• Partner with faculty program operations staff and academic leadership to ensure timely accurate and consistent implementation of accommodations
• Provide guidance and support to students navigating disability-related concerns referring complex or escalated matters as appropriate
• Maintain accurate confidential records in compliance with ADA Section 504 FERPA and institutional standards
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation within case management or student information systems
• Support departmental communications including development of student-facing resources and website content updates
• Serve on institutional committees working groups or task forces related to disability access student success compliance or retention representing the department and contributing subject matter expertise
• Participate in policy review process improvement efforts and campus-wide training or initiatives that advance inclusive practices and accessibility
• Deliver academic advising aligned with program standards and institutional policies collaborating with academic and administrative units to support student access compliance and progression

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree in education social work psychology counseling disability services higher education administration or a closely related field required

• Candidates with a bachelors degree in another field may be considered if they possess significant professional experience supporting students with disabilities in higher education or a comparable educational or human services setting
• Experience in student services disability support academic advising or a related area
• Demonstrated understanding of or ability to quickly develop working knowledge of ADAAA and Section 504
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred

• Experience in higher education particularly in medical graduate or professional school environments
• Experience reviewing disability documentation and/or determining or implementing accommodations
• Familiarity with case management systems or student information systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with faculty stakeholders

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Regular use of a computer phone and other office technologies is required.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and to move within the office or campus as needed.
• Occasional lifting of light materials (up to 1015 pounds) may be required.
• May require attendance at meetings events or committee activities across campus.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively (in person virtually and in writing) with students faculty and staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.

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