Coordinator - Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of CADR (Center for Accessibility and Disability Resources), the Accessibility Coordinator provides support for students with a variety of identified disabilities. The coordinator is responsible for creating and promoting an accessible and inclusive campus learning environment. In addition, the Coordinator will oversee responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: review of diagnostic   documentation; determination of appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities; promotion of disability awareness through campus activities and events; development of peer-to-peer initiatives, oversight of testing center operations, and development of support structures and initiatives for students with disabilities in-line with the University retention efforts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Reviews diagnostic documentation and meets with students to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the academic setting in accordance with federal, state, departmental, and University policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; maintain regular contact and follow-up with students registered with the CADR office; develop and maintain relationships with campus partners to best connect students to beneficial campus resources; communicates with faculty to serve as advocate for students

• Assist with testing center operations and exam-related accommodations; support the provision of alternate format texts and adaptive and accessible technology; analyze and create processes for the provision of other necessary academic accommodations (e.g., note taking, scribes, etc.)

• Supervises/manages graduate and undergraduate staff; conducts onboarding and training for newly hired disability services staff members; promotes staff development and engagement in-line with best practices regarding educational accessibility and inclusion.

• Identify and develop promising practices that will support the retention efforts of the University as it pertains to students with disabilities, including, but not limited to: the creation of peer-lead initiatives, development of robust online support resources, and enhanced partnerships between University Departments.

• Promotes disability services to the campus community; provides consultation and support to faculty and staff regarding ways to support students with physical, learning, or psychological/psychiatric disabilities.

• Manages the CADR social media Instagram account by conducting research, creating   and designing content, checking accessibility of content posting a minimum of two times per week, and keeping track of all posts in a Google Doc.

• Manages data by creating departmental surveys. Determines outcome goals, selects target population, creates and disperses survey, and collects data.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of disability services and student affairs functions.

• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA Amendments Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The Fair Housing Act, and other related state and federal laws.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) appropriately.

• Commitment to supporting the needs of students from underrepresented populations Counseling/advising skills.

• Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities Strong verbal and written communications skills.

• Strong technical skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree required, supplemented with two (2) years of relevant professional experience preferred. Working knowledge of the social media platform Instagram is required.

Salary Range Starting From: $42,000 +  

      Pay commensurate with direct/relevant years of experience

Function

Student Life

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.