Coordinator,DRC

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota • Works all three Campuses, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator, DRC provides specialized disability services, accommodation coordination, and assistive technology support to students with disabilities. This position evaluates educational, medical, and psychological reports, conducts comprehensive intake interviews; and develops individualized academic accommodation plans with students. This position ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This role requires thorough documentation of all student interactions, advanced problem-solving, ongoing coordination of student services, case management, collaboration and coordination with faculty and campus resources, and the implementation of best practices. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College’s need to modify position requirements.

Requirements

• A Baccalaureate degree is required from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, education, business, computers, or a related field and at least 3-5 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• One or more years of experience as a “lead employee” with responsibility for scheduling and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Excellent English listening and speaking skills required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and apply common sense understanding furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart or schedule form.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, and the College database software.
• Knowledge of assistive technology to include, but not limited to, text-to speech, speech-to-text, screen reader, enlargement, and other software designed to provide students access to learning and education.
• None required (Certificates and Licenses).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred as is experience working with assistive technology and universal design principles.
• Spanish language proficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintains advanced knowledge of disability accommodations, accessibility, assistive technology, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Conducts interactive intake meetings with students to discuss their documented disabilities, explore functional limitations, and identify how disability-related barriers may impact their ability to access and be successful in an educational setting. Applies critical thinking, independent professional judgment, and established institutional guidelines, informed by guidance and best practices from the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), to assess individual student needs and determine reasonable, individualized academic accommodations. Develops and implements accommodation plans that are appropriate to the student’s documented functional limitations and educational needs to support equitable access and participation in the academic environment.
• Develops and manages specialized accommodation plans for students with chronic mental and physical health conditions. Collaborates with instructors, deans, and students to ensure reasonable accommodations maintain essential course requirements and academic integrity. Works collaboratively throughout the semester to monitor student progress, maintain comprehensive documentation, and recommend accommodation modifications, incomplete grades, or course withdrawal, as appropriate.
• Works with students on all campuses, in person or virtually, to ensure equal access. Travels between campuses as needed.
• Promotes student self-advocacy through guidance on accommodation processes, assistive technology, testing procedures, learning management systems, and effective communication with faculty and College personnel. Meets with students throughout the semester to monitor progress and coordinate ongoing accommodation services.
• Coordinates assistive technology services by evaluating student needs, providing training, troubleshooting accessibility issues, and facilitating access to alternate-format materials and other technology-based accommodations. Recognizes, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves complex technical issues affecting the delivery of disability accommodations. Coordinates alternate-format materials for students with visual and print disabilities. Recommends maintenance, repair, or replacement of department assistive technology equipment to ensure continued accessibility. Responds to inquiries from other departments regarding assistive technology needs and application.
• Coordinates activities related to the administration of private Disability Resource Center (DRC) exams to ensure full utilization of specialized testing accommodations. Serves as an exam reader and scribe as needed. Maintains all testing supplies and adaptive equipment.
• Assists students with the course substitution process. Provides direct assistance to students for completion of petitions. Promotes ongoing consultation with Success Coaches and the Office of the Registrar to ensure students are selecting appropriate approved courses to meet program/graduation standards.
• Provides leadership through consultation and training for staff and faculty to ensure access to the classroom and online learning environment. Promotes Universal Design and makes recommendations for access to all physical space/campus environments, Canvas and third-party software, website, and document accessibility.
• Serves on various College-wide committees promoting accessibility and education. Identifies and shares best practices and trends in higher education disability services through active engagement and contribution to the Florida Association of Higher Education and Disability Cross College Alliance.
• Maintains department-specific database, inputs data and other related information and utilizes data to prepare reports. Maintains data for reporting including internal reporting, grants, Florida state reporting, and student satisfaction survey reporting. Creates and maintains spreadsheets as needed.
• Supervises temporary, part-time, and student workers, including providing training, assigning tasks, and developing work schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance
• tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents
• paid life insurance
• employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• paid sick and/or vacation leave
• complimentary access to wellness activities
• a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer
• paid winter break and spring break
• on-campus Collegiate School for eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level