What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Services Specialist position at Troy University?
The Disability Services Specialist is responsible for contributing to the daily administrative and operational functions of the Montgomery Campus Center for Student Success Disability Services Department to include:
- Providing support and assistance to students with documented disabilities;
- Working collaboratively with the Disability Services Coordinator committed to each student’s successful academic progress from enrollment to graduation;
- Coordinating student engagement activities and workshops for the Disability Services department;
- Providing accessible programs, services, activities, and reasonable accommodations for any student with a documented disability;
- Working in collaboration with Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Records, academic colleges, and Student Services;
- Scheduling, proctoring, and providing appropriate accommodations for testing services to students with documented disabilities;
- Working with faculty and staff to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations for success;
- Initiating resolution and coordinating with campus IT for computer/phone issues encountered in Disability Services;
- Assisting other Center or University areas as determined by the Director of Center for Student Success and/or the Disability Services Coordinator;
- Supporting campus graduation ceremonies and associated activities;
- Completing any and all tasks as determined by the Disability Services Coordinator and/or the Center for Student Success Director
- Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
- Experience working in Higher Education.
- Knowledge of the ADA law.
- Experience working with those with varying disabilities.
