Access*Ability Resource Center Coordinator

Title: Access*Ability Resource Center Coordinator

Salary Range: $42,000.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Student Support and 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.