Temporary Accessibility Coordinator

Georgetown University•Lexington, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accessibility Coordinator possesses a strong background in working with students with cognitive, psychological/psychiatric, and physical disabilities. This individual must be able to interpret the components of a psychological evaluation and other diagnostic documentation in order to determine reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Furthermore, the Accessibility Coordinator should possess a knowledge of how to engage students in a careful interactive process to make accommodation determinations. The Coordinator works with undergraduate students, graduate students (including MBA students), and medical students. The Coordinator must be able to provide guidance to students who are seeking information about undergoing evaluations to determine whether or not they have disabilities. In addition to working directly with students, the Coordinator serves as an advocate for students with disabilities by aiding them in the implementation of their accommodations. The Coordinator addresses inquiries and concerns raised by faculty to ensure that accommodations do not compromise the curricular goals of a professor’s course. The Accessibility Coordinator carries out the mission of the Academic Resource Center by meeting the needs of students in the spirit of cura personalis and acting as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Coordinator must remain current with disability issues and understand the legal ramifications of undertaking the work in order to avoid potential risk for the University.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Social Work, Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration.
3-5 years working with students with disabilities.
Ability to work with culturally and academically diverse populations of students.
Ability to counsel and direct students to appropriate University services.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to problem-solve.
Prescribe and practice ethical behavior.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Appreciation of Jesuit culture and values.
Uphold professional standards.
Available to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Social Work, Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration.

Responsibilities

Interpret psychological evaluations and other diagnostic documentation to determine reasonable accommodations.
Engage students in an interactive process to make accommodation determinations.
Provide guidance to students seeking information about evaluations for disabilities.
Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities by aiding in the implementation of accommodations.
Address faculty inquiries and concerns regarding accommodations.
Remain current with disability issues and understand legal ramifications.
Collaborate on projects with fellow Academic Resource Center administrators.
Carry out the missions of the Academic Resource Center, Student Affairs, and the University.