Coor-Access Center

COORDINATOR - ACCESS CENTER
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

Harold Washington College Disability Access Centers coordinate and provide a variety of supportive services to students with documented disabilities. These supportive services include classroom accommodations, note takers, exam proctors, transcribers, sign language interpreters and access to a wide range adaptive technology and equipment.

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision and reporting to a Director, Special Needs Center, a Coordinator - ACCESS Center is responsible for assisting the Director in administering the day to day operations of the ACCESS Center, coordinating and ensuring the provision of supportive services to enrolled students with documented  disabilities to ensure equal access to all of CCC’s programs and services. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·       Reviews disability documentation and service eligibility records on file with returning students with disabilities (on a semester basis or as requested) to ensure accommodations and support services continue to be appropriate to the specific disability. Makes appropriate adjustments to individual accommodation and service plans as needed.

·       Assists in implementing individual accommodation plans for students. Responds to and resolves students’ concern regarding services including support (note taker, interpreter), accommodations in the classroom, use of adaptive technology, and related issues.

·       Prepares and disseminates communications to faculty informing them of accommodations needed for students with disabilities enrolled in their classes. Consults with faculty to respond to questions and resolve in-class accommodation issues.

·       Schedules staff (note takers, sign language interpreters, readers/scribes) and prioritizes the assignment of staff to students to ensure the efficient allocation of available resources. Advises Director of insufficient staff to meet students’ support service needs and recommends alternatives and solutions.

·       Provides training and assistance to ACCESS Center staff and students with disabilities on the use of assistive technology and equipment located in ACCESS Center (i.e. braille equipment, talking pens, video magnifiers, screen reading aids, recording devices).

·       Monitors and oversees the conversion of textbooks, handouts, tests and other materials by ACCESS Center staff into electronic formats, Braille and large print materials with the use of various software programs.

·       Maintains inventory of assistive technology equipment and arranges for servicing of equipment as needed. Researches and recommends the purchase of new assistive technology equipment to meet identified student needs.

·       Provides direct services to students arriving at the ACCESS Center in need of support services. Proctors exams and assists the Director in monitoring staff proctoring exams to students to maintain the integrity of test administration process. Ensures appropriate assistive methods are used by staff in administering tests to students.

·       Participates in workshops to provide information on ACCESS Center functions, issues affecting students with disabilities in higher education, available resources for students with disabilities, and related topics. Participates in college recruitment events to provide information on services available to students with disabilities through the ACCESS Center.

·       Works collaboratively with Director in monitoring the progress of students through the semester and assessing the quality of services being provided by ACCESS Center. Conducts student satisfaction surveys, informal student meetings and meets with students’ instructors and college advisors.

·       Assists in implementing procedures to address issues of quality, improve support to students with disabilities and increase the effectiveness of ACCESS Center’s programs and services.

·       Maintains awareness of best practices for students with disabilities in higher education.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Report to: Director, Special Needs Center
Direct Supervision: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience

·        A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.

·       Master’s degree preferred.

·       Two years of professional work experience working with students with disabilities in a post-secondary institution.

·       A combination of education and experience may be taken into consideration based on the applicant’s credentials.

·       Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying Section 504 and the ADA in a higher education setting.

·       Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities.

·       Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·       The following generally describes the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

·       Good knowledge of requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it relates to reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

·       Good knowledge of adaptive technology and equipment.

·       Knowledge of functional limitations relating to chronic health conditions and disabilities.

·       Knowledge of support services that address the unique needs of students with psychological, learning, visual, hearing, mobility and other types of disabilities.

·       Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

·       Strong organizational skills

·       Strong problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

·       Ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues.

·       Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations

Working Conditions

·        General office environment

Equipment

·       Standard office equipment including computers and peripheral equipment

·       Assistive technology and equipment for people with disabilities

Physical Requirements

·       Ability to operate computers and related equipment and software

Worker Characteristics

·       Initiative – Demonstrates willingness to take on responsibilities and job challenges

·       Dependability – Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations.

·       Judgment and Decision Making – Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

·       Technologically Informed – Capable user of technology who understands the role of technology in the institution and who will guide and support its efficient and effective use

This position is represented by Local 1600

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

 

 

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