What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Resources Accommodation Coordinator position at Southwest Tennessee Community College?
The Disability Resource Accommodations Coordinator will provide academic accommodations and support for qualified students with disabilities from intake through graduation, transfer or incomplete process within the office of Disability Resources.
This position is based at the Williamson Campus in Franklin, TN with support to other campuses when needed.
Essential Functions:
- Meet with prospective students with disabilities and their families to explain the range of services offered through the DRC, detail the process for registering for accommodation support, and provide guidance in obtaining appropriate documentation of disability
- Review and interpret psychological, medical or educational data to determine student eligibility for accommodations and engage in an interactive process involving students, faculty and staff to identify barriers in the educational environment and appropriate accommodations to remove those barriers.
- Meet with students to clarify problem situations and assist in resolving such situations through academic coaching, facilitating communication with faculty and staff, directing students to campus policies and procedures, and referring students to campus and community resources as needed.
- Maintain relationships with other educational and governmental agencies that accept or provide referrals, specifically building relationships with area high schools to strengthen referral processes from high school graduation to college entrance. Coordinator also represents the DRC at area high school and transition fairs.
- Maintain timely case management utilizing the DRC’s online accommodation management system.
- Regularly engage in professional development activities to gain further knowledge and expertise in the field of disability services and higher education.
- Assist in coordinating and implementing disability-awareness events across all 5 campuses each semester.
- Assist in training faculty and staff on matters of disability and accommodation.
- Collaborate and support the testing center with proctoring and assistive technological needs as needed.
- Provide specialized accommodation testing not provided by the testing center.
- Assist in securing specialized accommodation needs and technologies to ensure equal access such as braille and interpreter services.
- Inventory ADA equipment, devices, software and furniture on the Williamson campus.
- Collaborate with offices across campus to support student success, specifically financial aid and records
- Support development, oversight of programs and services that result in enrollment, progression, retention and graduation growth for the service area.
- Assists in academic advising for students receiving DRC services.
Supplemental Functions:
- Support the Disability Resources, Department of Student Engagement, and Student Affairs Division.
- Assist with New Student Orientation.
- Serve on college committees such as behavioral intervention committee.
- Provide annual reports of students served.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Experience Required:
- Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Instructional Design Technology or other directly related field.
- Familiar with ADA laws and accessibility law or policy changes applicable to the college setting.
- Ability to interpret psychological, educational and/or medical reports.
- Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability and willingness to learn new accessibility technology or skills.
- Experience maintaining case files and reporting data.
- Experience in providing disability services.
Education, Training and Experience Preferred:
- Three (3) years’ experience as a direct provider for mental health and/or disability services preferably in a college or university setting.
- Mental Health Provider or Social Work Licensure.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:
- Assess student needs and assist in meeting academic and career goals.
- Possess and maintain knowledge about ADA and mental health issues, policy and law changes applicable to the college setting.
- Adhere to state and federal legal, ethical, and TBR/CS policy standards.
- Learn new skills resulting in improved counseling services.
- Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and conferences.
- Relate to and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret psycho-educational assessments and medical reports.
- Develop and promote mental health and disability awareness programs.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
- Computer skills for daily work flow (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
- Communicate effectively with individuals and give dynamic group presentations.
- Maintain and report accurate records of student contact.
- Follow confidential student information guidelines and best practices.
- Handle complex and sensitive issues effectively.
- Adhere to FERPA guidelines for dissemination of student records and information.
- Be a self-starter, yet willing to ask for help when needed.
- Attend regularly scheduled supervision and peer review sessions.
- Cooperate as a team player to achieve department, division and organizational goals.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Requires regular travel to extended campuses.
- Extensive use of personal computer.
Hiring Salary Range: $38,710 – $46,460
This position is based at the Franklin, TN Campus.
About Columbia State Community College:
As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources
humanresources@columbiastate.edu
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2501
Salary : $38,710 - $46,460