AccessAbility Resource Center Center Coordinator - Louisville, United States - Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Description

Access*Ability Resource Center Center Coordinator

Job no: 494209
Work type: Full-time
Location: Louisville, KY
Categories: Staff

Title: Access*Ability Resource Center Center Coordinator

Salary Range: 41,880.00 Salary based on qualifications

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Office of Student Support & Advocacy

Total Rewards

Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Access*Ability Resource Center, located on the Downtown Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College, is accepting applications for a Student Support Specialist III/Access*Ability Resource Center Coordinator (working title). This position assists with overall accommodations coordination for students with disabilities. In addition, this position maintains all assistive technology software/equipment such as Braille Embosser(s), JAWS, Kurzweil, Zoom-text, etc. Periodic travel to all six campuses of Jefferson Community and Technical College is required.

Job Duties:

•Assures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 when serving students with disabilities.

•Provides direct services for Jefferson students with disabilities (at all six campuses and online), guiding them through intake as a new student, orientation/advising, testing, counseling, and accommodations.

•Reviews medical, psychological, and academic disability documentation including educational assessments, and recommends reasonable accommodations for students.

•Collects and maintains data related to the services provided to students with disabilities.

•Provides community awareness through education to faculty, staff, and administration about disability issues while promoting a sense of belonging and reinforcing retention efforts for students with disabilities.

•Coordinates and implements program activities and professional development on disability awareness such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

•Maintain a caseload of students.

•Stays professionally current with best practices and legislation for disability services by participating in department, college-wide, regional, and national trainings.

•Actively participates on assigned college and community committees that promotes a supportive environment for students with disabilities.

•Promotes a positive department atmosphere which is student-centered and success oriented.

•Communicates effectively with the Access*Ability Resource and Testing Center Director, the Assistant Vice President for Student Support and Advocacy, and other staff, to ensure continued successful center operations.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related professional experience providing direct service to students with a wide range of disabilities within a postsecondary institution. Computer literacy required (Microsoft Windows based software). Familiarity with PeopleSoft and assistive technology software/equipment (Braille Embosser, JAWS, Kurzweil, ZoomText, etc.) strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Innovative, creative, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, self-starter. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

•Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience using technology and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate student needs.

•Strong administrative skills, organized, and ability to balance competing priorities.

•Ability to coach students, provide triage, and follow-up.

•Patient, persistent, and a visible passion for students and their success.

Additional Skills Requested:

This position requires the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, which consists of frequent contact with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and the public. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience with intersectional, inclusive instruction and with a demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and student engagement are encouraged to identify those experiences in the application materials. Jefferson Community and Technical College is working to build a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working.

Advertised: 21 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time