What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Coordinator position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
The Center for Disability Resources at Syracuse University is seeking to hire a full-time access coordinator. The coordinator will be a part of a dynamic team providing disability-related services to students. The scope of services includes engaging students in the interactive process to determine accommodations, manage the implementation of approved accommodations, coordinate with faculty and staff when necessary. The coordinator will provide outreach and programming to relevant stakeholders and expand CDR’s presence in their assigned school/college. The ideal candidate is an independent and progressive thinker, who embraces the social justice model of disability.
Education and Experience
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
The Center for Disability Resources at Syracuse University is seeking to hire a full-time access coordinator. The coordinator will be a part of a dynamic team providing disability-related services to students. The scope of services includes engaging students in the interactive process to determine accommodations, manage the implementation of approved accommodations, coordinate with faculty and staff when necessary. The coordinator will provide outreach and programming to relevant stakeholders and expand CDR’s presence in their assigned school/college. The ideal candidate is an independent and progressive thinker, who embraces the social justice model of disability.
Education and Experience
- Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred in Higher Education, Disability Resources, Counseling, or a related field.
- Three years’ plus experience (preferably five years) in disability resources or another related field in Higher Education setting.
- Experience working in an educational setting, preferably with college-age students on a college campus.
- Comfortable learning in a fast-paced environment with strict timelines. Will consider years of experience in the disability resources field in lieu of advanced degree.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and decision-making skills.
- Well versed on disability-related accommodations and supports in a higher education setting and applicable disability laws.
- Well versed on the Social Justice Model regarding disability services in Higher Education.
- Creative and effective strategies to engage other marginalized students and increase overall student participation in CDR programming.
- Working knowledge of program assessment and the development of student learning outcomes.
- Familiarity with adaptive technology, universal design and other disability related strategies and interventions.
- Possess computer-related skills, including Excel.
- Familiar with learning and data management systems.
- Working individually with students, engage in the interactive process, including review relevant disability-related documentation and consult with campus experts or healthcare providers as needed. Directly or indirectly coordinate and implement disability-related accommodations. Communicate with faculty and staff on an as-needed basis to ensure provision and delivery of necessary services and accommodations for students.
- Work in concert with a team of access coordinators to deliver timely supports and reasonable accommodations to any student registered with or inquiring about CDR. Participate in weekly case management and housing meetings, drop-in hours, and monitoring of CDRspecialist email. Maintain student records and detailed case notes on all students using CDR’s internal management system, Accommodate.
- Act as a single point of contact/liaison for assigned school/college. Conduct faculty outreach, attend department meetings, and provide ongoing professional development/training on faculty responsibilities.
- Provide technical and administrative support for CDR’s exam services during mid-terms and finals
- Participate in the development, promotion, and ongoing delivery of CDR events, programs and assessment activities.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.