Access Specialist - Student Success & Support, Cocoa (Extended)

Eastern Florida State College•Cocoa, FL

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About The Position

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Access Specialist on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida. The Access Specialist assists students with documented disabilities by planning and facilitating reasonable accommodations, support strategies, information, advising, and services that are relative to the student's individual and specific needs and are designed to ensure equal access.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
Knowledge of laws related to the provision of services for students with disabilities such as ADA and section 504, as well as knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality issues.
Knowledge of accommodations, assistive technology, universal design, and strategies for students with disabilities.
Ability to demonstrate the use of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, computer software etc.
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office and computerized information systems. Banner experience preferred.
Ability to maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the daily operations of the department.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to open-access college philosophy and diversity issues.
Demonstrate tactful, respectful, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be a team player and successfully interact with other SAIL personnel.Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator's license required.
This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.
High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
May require prolonged sitting or standing.
Ability to travel to different campuses when the need arises.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution is preferred.
Two year's experience working with students or adults with disabilities is preferred.
Banner experience preferred.