Coordinator Of Disability Services

Description:

Responsibilities

• Completes relevant assignments as determined by the needs of students with disabilities
• Develops and maintains relationships with students and their family, administrators, faculty, staff and relevant community service providers
• Provides information to assist prospective and current students with disabilities in their transition and adjustment to the university
• Conducts intake assessments with students, reviews documentation and advises of accommodation needs
• Accepts disability documentation and makes appropriate determinations for academic accommodations
• Coordinates resources and assists with appeals to ensure the retention and academic success of students with disabilities and with pregnancy related medical conditions
• Educates campus community about disability related issues and conducts outreach programming
• Manages electronic read aloud book orders for students with print related disabilities
• Proctors exams for students who need test accommodations
• Implements developmental programs to assist with transition academic support which may include assistance with retention efforts and orientation programs
• Works with Facilities to assess and remove physical barriers on campus
• Serves as campus representative on the Regents’ Advisory Council for Disability Service Providers
• May supervise at least one social work or counseling intern
• Consults with the University’s Legal Counsel and the Liaison at the Regents’ Center for Learning Disorders for assistance as needed
• Serves on the University’s Behavior Intervention Team
• Provides individual and group counseling as it pertains to academics, and disability services
• Conducts developmental programs, monitors/proctors exams
• Works directly with students, faculty, and staff to provide support and accommodation
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with prospective students, current students, faculty, staff and administration as it pertains to disability services
• Conducts workshops on academic support for students with disabilities
• May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or special education
• Three (3) to five (5) years of work with individuals with a physical, learning or psychological disability
• Knowledge of relevant disability federal laws (ADA, Title IV, Rehabilitation Act)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.