ADA Accessibility Student Services Specialist

ADA Accessibility Student Services Specialist

Athens State University

Closing Date:

Job Duties:
The ADA Accessibility Specialist reports to the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and provides leadership in the implementation and management of appropriate programs and services to support student accessibility issues ensuring lawful ADA compliance and serving as a resource for students with disabilities. Serves as the University Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Coordinator and works closely with the directors in the division in planning and implementing programs for students

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the University's ADA/504 Compliance Coordinator
• Provides guidance and consultation with the University community to ensure compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other federal and state laws regarding equal access for people with disabilities
• Consults and collaborates with Information Technologies and other areas on electronic and information technology and website accessibility for faculty, students and staff
• Serves as the University Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) Coordinator and supports hiring initiatives and experiential learning opportunities for student with disabilities
• Manage services for students with disabilities including:
• Verifies and reviews disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and authorize reasonable accommodation plans
• Identifies, evaluates, and hires appropriate vendors and auxiliary services
• Works cooperatively with Rehabilitation Services and other referral and funding agencies to coordinate support services for students
• Coordinates and proctors accommodated student exams
• Coordinates communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities
• Evaluates program effectiveness annually to improve services
• Serves as a member of an integrated team dedicated to effective and professional delivery of service by the Career Development Center
• Comply with all policies of the University
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need
• Actively work towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers and internal faculty and staff
• Identify opportunities for improvements to work practices and offers viable solutions for implementation
• Proactively engage in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Counseling or a related field preferred
• One to three years of experience in higher education, career services, and disability services environment preferred
• Working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitations Act of 1973, Sections 504 and 508 and its amendments, with a compliance understanding for students with disabilities in Higher Ed
• Knowledge of Banner system, ARGOS, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software preferred

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be attentive to details and have excellent organizational and communication skills, written and verbal, maintain strict confidentiality in communications.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a positive, helpful, and confidential manner.
• Must have knowledge of learning strategies, resources, and accommodations appropriate for students with disabilities within the university environment
• Maintains and educates faculty, staff and students of current legislation and issues affecting access for students with disabilities.
• Maintains up to date technological skills and use efficiently in performance of job functions.

Salary Schedule:
Salary Band: P123
To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications



Special Instructions to Applicants
Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
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