Accessibility Services Advisor

Collin College•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide reasonable accommodations to qualifying students with disabilities, in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA)/Section 504, as well as other relevant federal and state laws. Provide disability related advising, support, and advocacy. Assess and facilitate eligibility for services and arrange for reasonable accommodations through an interactive, student-centered process. Provide reasonable accommodations to qualifying students who are pregnant and/or parenting, in accordance with federal law (Title IX) and state laws. Provide individualized disability-related advising and goal setting support services for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of one (1) year of related experience working with or teaching individuals who have disabilities.
Knowledge of the application of federal and state laws governing the accessibility of higher education and non-discrimination of students with disabilities
Knowledge of disability types and reasonable accommodations in higher education
Knowledge of crisis management
Knowledge of disability assistive technology, universal design, and best practices in higher education disabilities services
Knowledge of available academic and community support options for students
Knowledge of common computer applications
Familiarity with college level academic advising
Knowledge of characteristics of disabilities and their effect on academic choices
Organization and scheduling skills
Listening, speaking, and presentation skills
Customer Service skills
Decision making skills
Documentation skills
Presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to multi-task
Ability to stay focused
Ability to apply problem resolution techniques
Ability to assess the situation and act professionally
Ability to act creatively in building additional student success tools
Ability to shift plans quickly

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Provide individualized disability-related advising and goal setting support services for students with disabilities.
Interact with students to identify barriers to equal access to the educational environment (curricular and co-curricular); determine appropriate access and reasonable accommodations within the guidelines of federal, state, local laws, office procedures and college policy.
Determine student eligibility for reasonable accommodations by conducting interviews, reviewing medical, psychological, educational, or other documentation and considering their professional assessment.
Coordinate the provision of access and reasonable accommodations in collaboration with students, faculty and staff.
Ensure accommodations are being received.
Consult with students, faculty, and staff and provide education, training, resources and referrals that support equal access in the college community.
Provide coaching to support students in developing self-advocacy skills.
Create and maintain appropriate records and documentation of services.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and privacy in verbal and written communication.
Ensure qualifying pregnant and parenting students receive reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state law.
May proctor and administer tests for students who are eligible for alternative testing accommodations.
Develop and administer disability awareness programs and professional development activities for faculty and staff promoting greater sensitivity toward disabilities.
Assist in providing support during special registration and assessment events.
Participate in evening and weekend services, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.