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Coordinator, Student Accessibility Resources

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Title: Coordinator, Student Accessibility Resources

Department: SE Student Accessibility Resources

Campus Location: Southeast Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $62,600; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 7:00pm and Closed Friday; Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing general disability management, advising, and support to students with disabilities by ensuring accessibility to all TCC programs and services. This position serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students with special needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements

  • Evaluates students’ documentation to establish eligibility for departmental services; meets with active and prospective students to discuss reasonable and effective use of accommodations
  • Educates students in self-advocacy to help implement reasonable accommodations
  • Promotes awareness of the department’s services
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of disability law practices and issues related to ADA and Section 504 compliance
  • Adheres to policies and procedures to guide provision of academic accommodations and services to disabled students; provides feedback to Director regarding revisions and implementation
  • Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, and rehabilitation agencies, which involves monitoring disabled students progress at TCC
  • Gathers and reports data for annual reports and special studies
  • Assists with hiring, trains, and coordinates staff to maintain ADA and Section 504 compliance

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, or closely related field
  • Master's degree
  • At least one (1) year's working experience in higher education in an administrative position
  • At least one (1) year's working experience collaborating with other community agencies and organizations that provide disability support services
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