Disability coordinator

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring equal access for persons with mental health and other disabilities to all educational and vocational programs.

Identifies and provides reasonable accommodations at institution to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties

Determine reasonable accommodations - 40%

Consult with students, faculty, and staff to determine and coordinate the provision of reasonable accommodations.

Provide consultation - 25%

Provide consultation throughout the University on universal design, the social construction of disability, and intersections of disability with campus environments.

Assist with policy development - 20%

Assist with the development of policies and procedures pertaining to the provision of services to students with disabilities.

Prepare reports - 15%

Prepare a variety of regular and special reports, including those necessary for legal and regulatory compliance. Maintain student files in compliance with FERPA guidelines.

Supervisor Expectations

• Coordinates and implements highly engaging disability programs and services for students.
• 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.
• Serves on the University's Behavior Intervention Team (BIT).
• 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

Required Experience

Master's degree and two (2) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

commensurate with experience

Conditions of Employment

Applicant Requirements & Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide :

• professional references with current

Last updated : 2024-04-23