Coordinator of Students, Accessibility Resource Center 2544

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Director are to conduct student intake appointments; review and interpret confidential psycho-educational evaluations and other documents to determine eligibility for services; develop, monitor, adjust, and evaluate individual accommodation plans for students with documented disabilities; maintain student files in Titanium database; and to work with faculty to facilitate reasonable accommodations in the classroom. Additionally, the Associate Director may need to consult with faculty and staff members to ensure their classes, materials and programs are accessible and provides information about disability-related services and documentation requirements to Administration, faculty, staff, students, parents and community members. The Associate Director will be the primary contact for coordinating services (interpreters, CART) for deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff and guests of the university and will serve as the advisor to Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO). Other duties may include University committee work, programming designed to advocate for the needs of students with disabilities, co-coordinating the Federal Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) in conjunction with the office of Career Services and other duties as assigned by the Director/ADA Coordinator.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social work or other related field; three or more years’ experience working directly with students with disabilities at an institution of higher education; working knowledge of FERPA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA); demonstrated experience working collaboratively; excellent oral and written communication.

Management Preferences:  Five or more years’ experience working directly with students with disabilities in an institution of higher education; certification or proficiency in American Sign Language; certification or experience as a life coach; experience with program design, implementation and evaluation; demonstrable understanding of the unique issues involved with the transition of students with disabilities to higher education; working knowledge of current case law and best practices; experience with design, implementation and evaluation of a mentor program.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. 

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.