Title:Access*Ability Resource Center Center Coordinator
Salary Range: 41,880.00 Salary based on qualifications
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.50
Work Location: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Office of Student Support & Advocacy
Total Rewards
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The Access*Ability Resource Center, located on the Downtown Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College, is accepting applications for a Student Support Specialist III/Access*Ability Resource Center Coordinator (working title). This position assists with overall accommodations coordination for students with disabilities. In addition, this position maintains all assistive technology software/equipment such as Braille Embosser(s), JAWS, Kurzweil, Zoom-text, etc. Periodic travel to all six campuses of Jefferson Community and Technical College is required.
Job Duties:
- Assures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 when serving students with disabilities.
- Provides direct services for Jefferson students with disabilities (at all six campuses and online), guiding them through intake as a new student, orientation/advising, testing, counseling, and accommodations.
- Reviews medical, psychological, and academic disability documentation including educational assessments, and recommends reasonable accommodations for students.
- Collects and maintains data related to the services provided to students with disabilities.
- Provides community awareness through education to faculty, staff, and administration about disability issues while promoting a sense of belonging and reinforcing retention efforts for students with disabilities.
- Coordinates and implements program activities and professional development on disability awareness such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
- Maintain a caseload of students.
- Stays professionally current with best practices and legislation for disability services by participating in department, college-wide, regional, and national trainings.
- Actively participates on assigned college and community committees that promotes a supportive environment for students with disabilities.
- Promotes a positive department atmosphere which is student-centered and success oriented.
- Communicates effectively with the Access*Ability Resource and Testing Center Director, the Assistant Vice President for Student Support and Advocacy, and other staff, to ensure continued successful center operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional experience providing direct service to students with a wide range of disabilities within a postsecondary institution. Computer literacy required (Microsoft Windows based software). Familiarity with PeopleSoft and assistive technology software/equipment (Braille Embosser, JAWS, Kurzweil, ZoomText, etc.) strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Innovative, creative, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, self-starter. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience using technology and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate student needs.
- Strong administrative skills, organized, and ability to balance competing priorities.
- Ability to coach students, provide triage, and follow-up.
- Patient, persistent, and a visible passion for students and their success.
Additional Skills Requested:
This position requires the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, which consists of frequent contact with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and the public. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience with intersectional, inclusive instruction and with a demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and student engagement are encouraged to identify those experiences in the application materials. Jefferson Community and Technical College is working to build a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working.