Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

Employment is with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)

 SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York's globally recognized leader in higher education and technology innovation, research and development.  SUNY Poly serves as a major resource for pioneering research and development, technology deployment, education, and commercialization for the international nanoelectronics industry.

SUNY Poly is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Description of Duties:

The Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services is responsible for reviewing and evaluating diagnostic documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations. The Coordinator will have a good understanding of applicable legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to guide determination of disability and reasonable accommodations. With accommodations in place, the Coordinator will provide student service in two distinct ways 1) consult with and work collaboratively alongside of faculty regarding the students' instructional needs and 2) design and execute one-on-one coaching sessions to provide ongoing support for students with disabilities.

As the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services, this staff member will design and implement programming for current and prospective students including but not limited to executive functioning workshops, assistive technology sessions, transition programming and orientations.  They will serve as a liaison, advocate, and essential partner in a student's educational journey.

This person will play an integral role in the campus' culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The person in this position should have experience with and be comfortable among diverse populations.  Outreach activities, programs, and services should reflect their ability to work effectively with various groups.

• Coordinates development/application of academic strategies and accommodations to promote successful integration of students with disabilities within the college learning environment. Reviews/evaluates diagnostic information and documentation of disabilities; determines eligibility for protection under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section 504, and other applicable legislation; Determines reasonable accommodation or course substitution; consults with students, faculty, administrators, and other campus personnel regarding students' instructional needs, status of disability, and reasonable accommodations; Designs strategic learning plans and provides one-on-one strategy instruction for students with disabilities; provides ongoing support and advocacy.
• Coordinates programming for students with various disabilities by collaborating with community agencies and cross-campus partners. Identifies, establishes, and evaluates program services; Conducts workshops for students, parents, local high schools, and community agencies on SUNY Poly programs and services; Conducts outreach activities; Compiles statistical reports on program activities/services; Participates in orientation sessions, instant admit days, and other campus events for incoming students; Collaborate with 3rd party and community agencies for continuity of services including Working Solutions, ACCES-VR, and psychological evaluation centers.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with preserving department activities, effectiveness, and productivity Maintains records and confidentiality of records relating to students with learning disabilities; Assist with evaluation, selection, and implementation of adaptive software, assistive technologies, alternate format materials, and auxiliary aids; Participates in college, division, and department meetings, events and trainings as recommended and by Director; Participates in professional development opportunities, college committees, work groups and task forces, and other professional organizations as recommended by Director; Supports the Director with professional development training for faculty and staff on disability awareness and issues impacting students with disabilities.
• Support the broader department, including the Testing Center, during traffic peaks 
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

The primary location for this position is in Utica, with possible travel to other operating locations

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Services, or related field from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization and three years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education; working knowledge of current state and federal laws related to ADA and Section 504, familiarity with reasonable accommodations, assistive technologies and alternate media services for students with disabilities at the post-secondary level
• or Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Services, or related field from a College or University accredited by the US department of Education or other internationally recognized accrediting organization and 1 year of experience, preferably in higher education; working knowledge of current state and federal laws related to ADA and Section 504, familiarity with reasonable accommodations, assistive technologies and alternate media services for students with disabilities at the post-secondary level

Additional Information:

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the College's current campus security policies. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link:

https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2023 - Utica[83].pdf

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator [email protected] at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email [email protected] .

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected] .    

Application Instructions:

Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.  This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.

Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, three references, a diversity statement, along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at [email protected] or call 315-792-7191.