Bushnell University Hiring for Accessibility Coordinator at Eugene, OR Full Time

Job Summary

The accessibility coordinator serves as the primary coordinator for accessibility services and
testing. In this role, the coordinator reviews documentation for qualified disabilities to determine reasonable academic accommodations and
facilitates access to and implementation of accommodations, including but not limited to, testing, note-takers, and assistive
technology.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Administration

• Provide
  leadership and oversight for accessibility services and coordinate testing.
• Develop and implement strategic goals and assessment
  plan to enhance and measure student learning outcomes related to accessibility services.
• Collaborate with Dean to manage the budget
  to support accessibility services.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise designated staff, graduate assistants, and/or student
  workers.

Accessibility Services

• Support students’ needs related to accessibility,
  accommodations, and compliance.
• Conduct intake interviews with students requesting academic accommodations.
• Consult with
  students individually and engage in an on-going, interactive process for identifying, activating, and implementing reasonable academic
  accommodations.
• Assist students with problem-solving strategies, advocacy, and mediation.
• Collect, review, and verify
  professional documentation of disabilities/conditions, including requests for emotional support animals (ESAs).
• Maintain
  confidentiality, adhering to FERPA, HIPPA, and other university policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain compliance
  and accessibility.
• Manage and negotiate the coordination and implementation of academic accommodations, assistive technology or
  auxiliary aids and services, such as, but not limited to, testing accommodations, note-takers, building access, sign language
  interpreting/speech to text services and temporary parking needs.
• Identify, implement, and manage database and any other data
  management systems.
• Develop and provide campus training for faculty, staff, and students.
• Monitor federal, state, and
  local regulations and exercise prudent judgement in interpreting and applying them.
• Serve on the retention committee, or other
  committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional association conferences, trainings, and workshops.

  Experience and
  Qualification Requirements

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, occupational
    therapy, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience is required.
  • Highly goal-oriented and
    self-motivated, dependable, and reliable
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective communicator, both
    written and verbal, in interpersonal and public speaking settings
  • Positive and approachable, builds rapport with a wide range of
    constituents
  • Collaborative team player with ability to work independently
  • Creative, resourceful, adaptable, and
    patient
  • Quick learner; committed to efficiency and accuracy
  • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
  • Knowledge of / Experience with:
    • Knowledge and application of best practices in accessibility services in higher education
    • Experience working with individuals with disabilities, knowledge of ADAA and Section 504 of the Rehab Act
    • Experience working
      with traditional and non-traditional college students
    • Experience in a testing center, disability services office, special
      education, or related setting
    • Experience providing direct service or accommodations to people with disabilities
    • Experience
      developing and evaluating operational and program goals
    • Requires ability to read and interpret testing reports and assessment
      instruments
    • Ability to solve problems and provide creative solutions
    • Must be able to take the initiative, manage multiple
      tasks, work with little supervision, implement best practices and work collaboratively in a team environment
    • Familiarity with
      academic support services (e.g., advising, tutoring, accessibility, etc.)
    • Adept at navigating and leveraging technology, experience
      with databases is a must
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook

Additional information can be found at www.bushnell.edu/careers/