Coordinator of Disability Services

Coordinator of Disability Services

Salary $40,000-$50,000

Southeastern Oklahoma State University's Student Development invites applications for the position of Head Coordinator of Disability Services.

SUMMARY

The Coordinator for Disability Services reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. This position interacts daily with students and staff and frequently with faculty, administrators and community professionals concerning the needs of faculty, staff and students with disabilities and disability related accommodations.

The Coordinator of Disability Services assures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Title Il of ADA and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.

Responsible for providing and coordinating services to employees and students with disabilities in regard to accommodations and serves as the resource person at the University for individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities; works with faculty, staff, community organizations (Vocational Rehabilitation, Texas Rehabilitation Services, Oklahoma School for the Deaf, etc.) and the general public to meet the needs of employees and students with disabilities.

Receives requests and reviews documentation, discusses the impact of the disability in the job or academic setting and the job description, verifies the disability, makes a case-by-case determination of need, and arranges reasonable accommodations. Maintains confidential files, records of accommodations, and emergency evacuation lists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and provides services to students with disabilities in the areas of academic accommodations, housing requests, campus visitor requests, University sponsored travel, University employment, and makes referrals to appropriate University and community resources to help students attain their life and educational goals.

Maintains confidential files regarding students, faculty, and staff with disabilities and serves as a facilitator of information for faculty who implement accommodations in the academic setting, and staff who implement accommodations through their provision of various student services. Receives and reviews the documentation required for accommodations and/or consults with appropriate parties to review documentation.

Work with faculty, staff, and University offices to provide coordinated accommodations and access to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Train faculty, staff, and University offices to facilitate referrals to the Office of Disability Services.

Coordinates and supervises disability services data collection for the University and produces emergency evacuation lists that detail the class schedule of students that may need evacuation assistance because of a disability.

Promote awareness of services/resources that assist students with disabilities in making a smooth transition to the University and in maintaining a well-balanced University experience.

Engage the campus community through disability related educational programming, availability at student and parent orientation events, presentation of staff development sessions, and providing training to frontline staff that frequently interact with students with disabilities.

Collaborate with the Vice President for Student Affairs to ensure that students' needs are being met in accordance with federal regulations.

Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources and the Office of Disability Services to ensure that faculty and staff needs are being met in accordance with federal regulations, and to participate as needed in disability related grievance procedures.

Collaborate with the Office of Housing and Residence Life to ensure that students' housing needs are met in accordance with federal regulations, and support staff in implementing accommodations.

Assist prospective students who have been referred by University staff, secondary school officials or community resources.

Inform students about options for assistive technology and assist with training and resources.

Review publications and latest research, and networks with colleagues to stay abreast of legal issues pertaining to students with disabilities.

Procure and maintain assistive technology and software and manage the Disability Services Office through the hiring, training, and supervision of student workers. Facilitate the completion of all appropriate timesheets and track student worker's salary budgets.

Serve on the University's ADA Compliance Committee, and other University committees as assigned.

Reviews, collaborates, and authorizes all building renovation and construction to ensure proper accessibility standards required by state and federal law have been met, including the ADA Accessibility Guidelines on issues through the Department of Justice. Consults on all renovation and construction projects in the planning, design, and construction phases.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee is dependable in reporting to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. The employee is dependable in completing work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain a constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: A bachelor's degree and experience working with Disability Services or Higher Education. The employee must possess strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, have excellent computer skills, and be able to relate well to persons from different backgrounds in a variety of settings and situations. The employee must have the ability to rationalize and make recommendations/decisions in the best interest of employees and students. Must have the ability and willingness to speak in front of groups and the ability to communicate in a cooperative and respectful manner.

PREFERRED: Master's degree required in education, counseling, adult and higher education, vocational rehabilitation, clinical psychology, or a related field with a minimum of one-year experience working with students with disabilities at the post-secondary level. A Juris Doctorate is also appropriate for this position.