Accessibility Coordinator Job Fayetteville area,North Carolina USA,Education / Teaching

Department:
Counseling and Personal Development Center

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0401884

SHRA/EHRA:

SHRA/EHRA:
Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category:

Job Category:
Professional

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position

Competency:

Overall Position

Competency:

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to providing an exceptional co-curricular experience, supportive of the academic mission at Fayetteville State University from orientation through graduation. With a strong emphasis on total student development, the division strives to prepare each student for a productive, ethical and meaningful life after college, while fostering an inclusive campus community in support of the educational mission of the university.
The primary mission of The Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services ( CCAS ) is to provide programs and outreach services to promote student engagement and assist in the emotional, psychological, physical and intellectual development of students with diverse backgrounds.
CCAS provides counseling services, accessibility accommodations, and disability support services designed to ensure equitable access to academic programs, campus facilities, and university services. Accessibility Services (AS) ensures compliance with federal and state disability laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), ADA Amendments Act ( ADAAA ), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Accessibility Services coordinates reasonable accommodations, provides consultation to faculty and staff, and promotes inclusive practices that remove barriers to learning and participation for students with disabilities.

Primary

Purpose of the Position:

The Accessibility Coordinator serves as a disability services professional within the Center for Counseling and Accessibility Services and reports to the Associate Director of Accessibility Services. The Accessibility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing reasonable accommodations that ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to academic programs, campus facilities, and university services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), ADA Amendments Act ( ADAAA ), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The Accessibility Coordinator works directly with students, faculty, and campus partners to determine appropriate accommodations, facilitate the implementation of accommodations, and provide consultation regarding accessibility practices and inclusive learning environments. The position also assists with outreach, training, and educational initiatives designed to promote disability awareness and accessibility across the university community

Minimum

Education And Experience Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a Higher Education related discipline from an accredited institution.

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to undertake independent projects and manage competing tasks.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance multiple and competing issues.
Ability to advocate for students with disabilities while maintaining collegial relationships.
Demonstrated ability in assessment of student services and use of assessment results to make changes that improve the delivery of services and programs for students.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Special Education, Counseling,…