Disability and Accessibility Resources -Accommodation Coordinator
Job Description
Position is responsible for supporting the needs of Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR). This is a 9-10 month position with varied hours. The bulk of hours will be completed during the academic year, August 15 to May 15.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Administrative Functions:
- Assists with academic services that may include test proctoring, note-taking services, CART/CPRINT, captioning, etc.
- Keeps individual records of all student communication, decisions and actions taken, as needed
- Creates forms and procedures for systematic documentation, administrative ease and record-keeping
- Direct Service to Students:
- Works with students with physical, psychological, psychiatric, sensory, intellectual and learning disabilities
- Assist with test proctoring for students with disabilities
- Receive, proctor, and return exams when completed;
- Manage the daily test schedule using Google calendar and/or other technology;
- Communicate with faculty and staff regarding testing as needed.
- Assists with digital accessibility and assistive technology needs.
- Complete digital accessibility projects as assigned by the Assistive Technology Specialist;
- Trains students on assistive technology and identifies additional resources to assist students as needed;
- Follow up with students to evaluate the appropriateness of the academic services and/or assistive technology accommodations that were provided.
- Connect students to resources on- and off-campus to encourage success in the college environment
- Collaboration with On and Off Campus Partners:
- Collaborates and consults with faculty, staff, and campus partners regarding student welfare;
- Training and Support:
- Facilitates communication between students and faculty on particular academic accommodations approved for students with disabilities;
- Willing to learn, work with, and recommend appropriate assistive technology and additional resources to assist students.
- Additional Functions:
- Respects and maintains confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols and individual privacy
- Provides a high level of service and responsiveness to students and faculty/staff
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with diplomacy and sound judgment.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of departments on campus.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to work cross campus.
- Ability to navigate and learn new software, applications, and technology essential to office operations
- A bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Counseling, Social Services, or a related field is preferred but other degrees will be considered.
- Three years of work experience serving individuals with disabilities
- Supportive of the Hope College mission statement
Preferred qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of all broad categories of disabilities (learning, mobility, sensory, medical, psychiatric)
- A minimum of one to three years experience working in disability services in Higher Education or other educational environment
- Experience with G Suite for Education
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
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