Accessibility Services Coordinator

Community College System of New Hampshire•Berlin, NH

About The Position

The Accessibility Services Coordinator is a professional advising and counseling role at White Mountains Community College. The coordinator works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to coordinate accommodations and support services that provide students with disabilities equal access to and opportunity to participate in academic and campus programs, consistent with the ADA and Section 504. The position provides academic and personal support while fostering student independence and self-advocacy, and reports directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The coordinator advises students and coordinates a comprehensive disability services program in accordance with federal regulations, accepted learning theories, best practices, and available resources. The role includes reviewing and interpreting diagnostic evaluations and documentation; arranging accommodation plans and related services; maintaining student records; advising on academic matters; conducting informal assessments; and developing individualized learning plans and academic support materials. The coordinator also supports institutional compliance, provides training and resources to college personnel, maintains professional knowledge, participates in college activities and planning, and carries out other duties within the scope of the job as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, with a major in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related area.
Three years of experience in career or academic counseling/advising, teaching, or social work involving people with disabilities in an educational or human services setting.
Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.
Ability to determine reasonable accommodations across a range of disabilities, including hearing, vision, learning, attention-related, cognitive, and physical disabilities.
Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA of 1990, as amended.
Ability to read and interpret complex psychological, psychiatric, cognitive, and physical assessments and use them to develop reasonable accommodation plans.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to handle matters diplomatically and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain comprehensive records of individual student progress and development.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the College appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience advocating for individuals with disabilities in post-secondary education.
Experience with psychological/psychiatric, physical, and learning disabilities and related reasonable accommodations.
Experience collecting and using data for legal compliance and outcome assessment, and distributing information and reports internally and externally.
Knowledge of adult education, assessment, curriculum, program development, and computer-assisted learning.
Experience using assistive technology to support student learning.
Experience using accessibility and student disability services management software.

Responsibilities

Advise students and coordinate a comprehensive program of services for students with disabilities.
Develop, enforce, and evaluate policies and practices to support institutional compliance with applicable disability-related laws and regulations.
Review and interpret medical documentation, psychological and neurological reports, IEPs, and Section 504 Plans.
Coordinate student services, including accommodation plans, student data and documentation, advising, and services with community-based organizations.
Assist with course curriculum development and advise students on academic matters.
Conduct informal assessments of student learning styles and develop individualized learning plans.
Help students develop self-awareness, learning strategies, and self-advocacy skills; recommend and monitor reasonable accommodations.
Develop and implement academic support materials and research current learning-assistance practices.
Liaise between faculty and students and provide college personnel with in-service training, resources, and best practices regarding accommodations and academic support.
Maintain current knowledge of program methodologies, operations, and technology through professional organizations and development activities.
Assist with college activities such as orientation and college fairs, as assigned.
Maintain connections with local high schools, community-based organizations, and partners by promoting and delivering college programs and services.
Assist with placement activities through employer networking and job referrals.
Prepare requisitions for equipment, supplies, and materials; contribute to long-range planning and preparation of college documents; and serve on committees and teams as required.
Comply with college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations, and perform other duties within the scope of the job as assigned.