Student Success and Accessibility Coordinator

Authority

The Student Success and Accessibility Coordinator serves as the primary administrator for student mental health initiatives and student Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. This position is responsible for leading developing and managing a comprehensive counseling program as well as a peer navigation program that facilitates the educational personal social and career development of a diverse student population. The Student Success and Accessibility Coordinator works collaboratively with all departments and external stakeholders to mitigate barriers to mental wellness and student success. This position reports directly to the Dean of Students.

Major Responsibilities

At a minimum the essential functions of the Student Success and Accessibility Coordinator are to:

1. Provide crisis intervention and mental health first aid for students experiencing immediate mental health emergencies or personal trauma.
2. Develop and execute a cohesive strategy for internal and external stakeholders to support the Colleges counseling and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) services.
3. Manage contracts and partnerships with local mental health agencies and healthcare providers to create a seamless referral network for students requiring long-term clinical care outside the Colleges scope.
4. Conduct follow-up evaluations for every student served to track success rates and prepare terminal summary reports.
5. Develop and maintain a secure confidential system for student medical documentation in strict accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
6. Serve as the primary institutional authority for ADA and Section 504 compliance to ensure all programs and facilities are accessible.
7. Facilitate the intake and placement of students through various assessments and provide expert advisement including the use of UWill and/or external services.
8. Coordinate with faculty staff and other support programs across all College campuses and sites to synchronize counseling and advising services.
9. Establish and lead an institutional Early Alert system to identify at-risk students and provide timely intervention before academic failure occurs.
10. Facilitate the formal grievance process for students who feel their accommodations have not been met or who experience discrimination.
11. Coordinate and provide proactive counseling to students on academic probation to assist with improvement tactics.
12. Attend regular training to remain current on new interpretations of the ADA and evolving student success strategies.
13. Coordinate with the Registrars Office to ensure that academic accommodations do not compromise the fundamental requirements of the Colleges curriculum.
14. Develop lead and manage a peer navigation program dedicated to identifying barriers and assisting students with college and career success.
15. Lead and/or assist with training sessions for student leaders and campus organizations to foster a more engaged and welcoming campus climate.
16. Develop specific outreach programs for non-traditional students veterans and students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to ensure equitable access to support services.
17. Manage the departments budget to ensure sufficient resources for ADA technology (e.g. screen readers captioning services) and mental wellness resources.
18. Prepare regular reports for the Dean of Students and President that analyze trends in student needs and the effectiveness of current interventions.
19. Oversee production printing and distribution of reports relevant to the success of this role.
20. Represent the College on various local and state committee(s) task force(s) and/or professional organizations to advance the institutions mission and vison.
21. Actively participate in staff division and committee meetings as assigned.
22. Perform any other task(s) required by the Dean of Students or President.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution sound judgment and the ability to successfully handle high-pressure situations.
• Extensive knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and FERPA/HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills being attentive to detail and having the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Respect for authority and medical/College regulations without overrides from personal preference.
• Certification and/or understanding of Mental Health First Aid.
• Identification of various addictions and referral/rehabilitation services.
• Willingness and understanding of the need to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university in counseling guidance psychology social work or a closely related field is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in counseling and ADA compliance at the secondary postsecondary or corporate and/or nonprofit sector is preferred.

Masters degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related role; licensed professional counselor (LPC) or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Alabama; and three (3) years of experience in a related role in higher education is preferred.

As this is an online application system please use an email address you regularly monitor as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicants responsibility. To be considered for an interview only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

The applicant mustsubmit all the following as outlined:

• A completed official College employment application
• A cover letter addressing your interest in the position relevant qualifications and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
  • The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
  • Verification must include employment dates job title and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
  • There is a form that can be used which is available at located under Documents

OR

• A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
  • If employed by the College it is the employees responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
  • Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College ().

Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume employment verification documents (if applicable) all required transcripts and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.Reid State Community College does not accept faxed mailed or emailedapplication materials.

Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.