Accessibility Coordinator

The Accessibility Coordinator serves as academic support personnel in the Student Success Center.  This position provides guidance and process to University partners for compliance with the ADA Amendment Act, Section 504, and other federal and state laws. 
In addition, this person may also assist with programs and events to support the goals of the Office for Accessible Education and the Student Success Center.  This position is part of a dynamic, student-centric team that supports Loyola students. The Coordinator will interact with the SSC staff and reports to the Director of the Office for Accessible Education.

• Strong knowledge of ADA and Section 504 compliance laws with emphasis on students with disabilities in higher education including best and common practices for academic needs including eligibility processes; medical documentation; educational technology; effective communication; and student housing.
• Determines reasonable accommodations and provides direct support services to students with disabilities. 
• Monitors progress of students in support of retention efforts; makes referrals as needed.
• Works with SSC team members and other relevant individuals on campus to coordinate and implement accommodations/services.
• Serves as a resource to the campus community regarding disability-related matters as directed.
• Develops and implements disability related programming for faculty, staff, students.
• Provides training and access to students regarding assistive technology.
• Coordinates the acquisition of texts and course materials for students who need alternate format course materials.
• Assists the office in proctoring exams for students with testing accommodations.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and legal mandates and for all areas of disability
• Prepares and delivers disability-related communications and updates to campus community
• Works collaboratively with students and Faculty Liaison under direction of Director
• Develops policies, procedures, and departmental objectives under direction of Director
• In absence of Director, oversees departmental operations, makes eligibility decisions, and works towards resolution of problems and concerns
• Purposefully shapes the dialogue for collaborative engagement to advance accessibility efforts with all stakeholders
• Develops and coordinates trainings including online educational opportunities
• Represents the Director and/or the office at meetings, as necessary
• Represent the Office for Accessible Education on university-wide committees as appropriate 
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve on the OAE / SSC planning committee to formulate the strategic plans and annual reports.
• Assist the Director in activities to recruit students to the university.
• Assist the Director with the professional writing demands of the office.
• Assist the Office Manager in overseeing and recording the hours for work study and student assistants who tutor SSC students.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in special education, disability services, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or other related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret disability-related documentation/psychoeducational assessment reports 
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people with disabilities; ability to tactfully handle sensitive situations with discretion
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, time-management, problem solving, and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and timelines while bringing initiatives to completion

Additional Desirable Qualifications 

• Minimum 1 year of ADA and disability services experience in higher education preferred.
• Spanish fluency (desired, not required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to speak and listen effectively in individual or small group settings with or without accommodations.
• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.