Description
Governors State University
welcomes qualified candidates to submit an application of
interest.
The
Coordinator, Student Disability Services, supports
students with documented disabilities by coordinating reasonable
accommodation(s) and promoting equal access to academic programs,
services, and campus life. This position serves as a primary point
of contact for students, faculty, and staff, ensuring compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, and institutional policies. The coordinator
plays a key role in advancing inclusion, accessibility, and student
success.
Essential Responsibilities
70% Student Support & Case Management
- Provide counseling, advisement, and referral services for
students with disabilities and other special needs as appropriate
to meet the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Evaluate and interpret student disability documentation to
determine eligibility and appropriate accommodation(s) while
managing the intake, documentation review, and interactive process
for students requesting aid and services.
Determine and coordinate reasonable academic accommodations in
compliance with ADA and Section 504.
Secure and provide reasonable student accommodations that
includes but are not limited to securing note taking assistance,
enlargement and alternative text format conversion, scheduling
captioning and ASL services, assisting with testing accommodations,
assistive technology and residential housing support.
Maintain accurate, timely written and electronic documentation
of services, program data, and disability records using Colleague,
Starfish, and the Maxient intake/documentation system, ensuring
confidentiality, compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Coordinate accommodation(s) with appropriate offices across
campus and schedule services through external agencies.
Provide ongoing case management, guidance, and referrals to
campus and community resources.
Supports and implements policies and strategic planning
initiatives established by the Director of Student Disability
Services.
25% Faculty and Staff Collaboration
- Communicate approved accommodations to faculty/administrators
and support implementation.
- Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and
administrators to resolve accommodation-related concerns.
- Consult with faculty and staff on accessibility, inclusive
practices, and accommodation strategies.
- Promote ASSD services and awareness to engage and educate the
GSU community.
- Participate in campus committees and activities to promote
awareness of disability/accessibility issues.
- Assist with coordination of yearly commencement accommodations
for graduates and their guests.
5% Training, Outreach, & Assignments
- Assist in delivering training and outreach programs related to
disability awareness and accommodations.
- Participate in student orientation, activities, campus events,
transition programs, etc. to promote disability services.
- Assist with ASSD graduate student training including ASSD
support services and assistive technology.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and of a variety of disabilities and
disability needs in the postsecondary setting.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act and other
state and federal regulations applicable to the postsecondary
setting.
- Demonstrate ability to work with diverse and/or at-risk
populations.
- Demonstrate ability to advise and counsel in the postsecondary
academic setting.
- Demonstrate ability to be successful in collaborative problem
solving.
- Demonstrate proficiency in crisis intervention, diplomacy, and
ability to handle difficult and delicate situations tactfully.
- Ability to use data for informed decision-making regarding
students’ needs.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in education, rehabilitation, counseling,
psychology, or related field.
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working in related
student disability services field.
Desired Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in special education, counseling, rehab
counseling, or related working disability services.
- Two (2) or three (3) years of professional experience working
in disabilities services as a program coordinator, specialist,
disability services staff, and/or conflict resolution in a higher
education setting.
- Proficiency in the Colleague/Ellucian system, Microsoft Office
applications, databases, Maxient, and other relevant software
support relating to students with disabilities.
Supplemental Information
A complete application must include the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- List of three professional references with current contact
information
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled.
