Coordinator of Disability Services; part-time

Coordinator of Disability Services (part-time)

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If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Disability Services (part-time)
DEPARTMENT: Wraparound Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Wraparound Services
PRIMARY

LOCATION:

Fall River, MA
POSITION STATUS: This is a part-time, temporary, MCCC-unit professional without benefits not to exceed 18.5 hours per week.
SALARY: $36.55/hr

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Disabilities Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring students with learning disabilities receive equal access to college programs, activities, and services. This position coordinates comprehensive disability services including program development, accommodations, compliance with ADA and related legislation, outreach, grant administration, and supervision of assigned staff. The Coordinator collaborates across campus and with external partners to promote disability awareness, support student success, and foster an inclusive academic environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct student support for an assigned caseload of up to 125 students with a focus on working with students with complex or intersecting disabilities.
• Engage with students regularly to establish meaningful interpersonal relationships.
• Coordinate with external diagnostic, vocational, and funding agencies to enhance student success.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, coaches, tutors, family members, and external service providers within legal and institutional guidelines to support students.
• Conduct detailed intake interviews and review medical and diagnostic documentation to determine student needs and eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
• Design, implement, and monitor individualized strategic learning plans incorporating reasonable accommodations.
• Oversee accommodations provision including extended testing time, adaptive technology, and accessible instructional materials.
• Serve as the single point of contact for outside agencies (e.g., Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission) and contracted vendors (e.g., interpreters, assistive technology, specialized devices) to coordinate services for students.
• Manage conversion of course materials and exams into accessible formats (audio, Braille, large print).
• Supervise alternative testing sites to ensure accessibility and appropriate accommodations.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive network of academic support services and alternative learning/testing methodologies tailored for students with disabilities.
• Implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 504, FERPA, and relevant federal and state laws.
• Support grant-related activities including application and compliance reporting.
• Maintain accurate student records, databases, and program documentation using designated Bristol systems including, but not limited to, Banner, EAB Navigate 360, and Maxient.
• Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution for disability-related concerns involving students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of disability laws, regulations, assistive technologies, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Sociology, or a closely related field, such as student personnel or higher education. *
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience and/or training that includes learning disabilities assessment and program coordination, ADA compliance, vocational rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, or adaptive/assistive technology. *

* An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 business software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication, including interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of higher education…