Coordinator, Disability, Access, and Inclusion

University of Rhode Island • Kingston, RI

79d • $63,507 - $70,000

About The Position

The Coordinator for Disability, Access, and Inclusion at the University of Rhode Island will collaboratively coordinate and deliver university accessibility services and supports for students with disabilities. This position is responsible for establishing and supervising the delivery and documentation of essential services, assessing and facilitating student requests for services, conducting learning support services, hiring and supervising student employees, advising students and university departments, and managing communication regarding accommodations. The role also involves participation in social justice initiatives and collaboration with various university departments to ensure accessibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling/social work, college student personnel, communicative disorders, adult education or other human science field.
• Minimum three years of experience working with students with disabilities.
• Minimum two years of administrative or instructional experience working with college students in a higher education setting.
• Evidence of commitment to student success and self-advocacy.
• Working knowledge and experience with Federal Regulations 504, 508, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act and reasonable accommodations.
• Working knowledge of FERPA.
• Experience working with adults presenting with mental health, social, and emotional needs.
• Ability to consult in learning accessibility options.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to team cohesiveness.
• Experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.
• Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of college assistive technologies.
• Specific experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Establish and supervise delivery and database documentation of essential services to students with disabilities.
• Assess, verify and facilitate student requests for services via remote and in person meetings.
• Conduct learning support services for students with mental health disabilities, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders and other documented conditions.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees as needed.
• Advise individual students and student groups concerning disability, diversity, civil rights, services, and self-advocacy.
• Assist and advise the Assistant Dean/Director in guiding University departments regarding accessibility options in courses, programs, and services.
• Provide information regarding postsecondary transition for local transition collaboratives, at transition forums and events.
• Participate in Disability, Access, and Inclusion and Dean of Students Office Social Justice and Inclusion initiatives.
• Manage communication with students seeking accommodations within the housing environment.
• Liaise with and advise IT Teaching and Learning Services to ensure online accessibility of Brightspace or other online course system.
• Oversee the Annual Disability, Access, and Inclusion response for URI Commencement.
• Collaborate with Transportation & Parking Services to deliver mobility support systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree