Accessibility & Accommodations Coordinator

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Number

S379

Position Title

Accessibility & Accommodations Coordinator

Class Title

Regular or Contingent II

Regular (PIN)

Desired Start Date

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Range

$68,000 - $73,000

Open Date

12/07/2022

Close Date

12/28/2022

Open Until Filled

No

Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management (60%)

• Serve as initial point of contact for all students requesting accommodations; assist students with completion of necessary forms and paperwork.
• Determine reasonable accommodations; coordinates program services and student accommodations with faculty and staff.
• Provide overview of program and services; conduct orientation and general information sessions for new and continuing DSS students
• Counsel students in the following areas: rights and responsibilities with regard to academic accommodations, departmental policies and procedures, career awareness, and University policies.
• Complete and maintain timely and accurate files and records in Accommodate related to student contact; assume responsibility for data entry and reporting of correct and accurate information; maintain various documentation including to request and monitor required medical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of DSS to research best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with ADA guidelines; proactively develop systems and services to incorporate best practices for accommodations and services.
• Assist the director with training, scheduling and supervision of student workers, hourly staff and volunteers to coordinate services for students.

Student Retention Support (30%)

• Provide individual and group demonstrations on technology support tools.
• Develop and facilitates workshops on executive functioning and academic skills.
• Monitor students’ academic progress. Provide check-in appointments with students who are struggling academically to provide resources and referrals as needed to support student success and retention.
• Refer students to additional campus support services.
• Work to proactively address and remove barriers to learning, while fostering an inclusive and accessible experience for students with disabilities.

Engagement & Outreach (5%)

• Participate on departmental, divisional or campus-wide committees related to disability services and provide training for campus stakeholders.
• Plan and implement one or more annual events to increase awareness of DSS services.

Additional Duties (5%)

• Collaborate with other DSS offices (national and local) and partners across campus to continually innovate and deliver services/accommodations in proactive, inclusive way.
• Participate in professional development and training to keep current in disability services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor’s degree with two years professional work experience with individuals with disabilities. A Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Special Education or related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities in an educational or service support setting.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse backgrounds that may include racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and cultural.
• Education, training and /or knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing the provision of services to persons with disabilities including the ADA and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Ability to learn a wide array of technologies and basic computer programs (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Publisher, MS Teams, BlackBoard).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a postsecondary disability services office supporting students with an array of disabilities and facilitating accommodations.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations and other forms of supporting documentation provided to accompany requests for accommodation. This can be demonstrated through coursework, work experience or a combination.
• Experience with technology support tools, i.e. Read&Write, Glean.
• Proficiency in ASL .

Conditions of Employment

The candidate must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are not required but strongly encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

Other

Union Position.

BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2138
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Special Education or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience with individuals with disabilities in an educational or service support setting?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents