Coordinator - Center Access

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has five campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Coordinator - Center for Access

Employee Classification:Other Professionals

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Center for Access

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student Advocacy & Support, the Coordinator assists in supporting day-to-day operations of the Center for Access, serving students with disabilities. The Coordinator will support the center’s student organization (L.E.A.D.), manage the ambassador mentoring program, and ensure students with disabilities receive the supports they need to be successful at Southwest.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Duties

• Determine reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
• Serve as an advocate for students with disabilities by providing appropriate resources and referrals in meeting their academic, developmental, physical, and social needs.
• Provide layered support to students with disabilities in collaboration with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to ensure equitable access to a quality higher education at SWTCC.
• Coordinate with the Testing Center to ensure student testing accommodations, as outlined by ADA guidelines, are provided.
• Consult with faculty about the instructional needs of students; arrange assistive technology, individualized accommodations and/or appropriate academic adjustments (e.g. testing accommodations) for students.
• Collaborate with student service offices such as admissions, orientation, and advising to develop intervention strategies to improve retention of students.
• Prepare and conduct faculty/staff training regarding accommodations and other issues related to providing support for students with disabilities.
• Assess individual needs of students based on analysis of IEP 504 plans, medical documentation, psychological assessments and/or other relevant information to determine eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
• Network with service providers and help to identify appropriate supports for students.
• Remain updated on legal issues, i.e., ADA, and adaptive / assistive equipment and technology.
• Serve on the Accessibility Task Force; champion accessibility efforts at SWTCC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, special education, counseling, psychology, human services, rehabilitation counseling, social work, or related area.
• Knowledge of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regulations and guidelines.
• A minimum of one-year experience working with students with emotional, physical, and/or learning disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices of disability services in the context of education
• Knowledge of adaptive technology, and computer software for managing accessibility information
• Banner or similar student information system experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills in oral and written communication
• Creative problem solving, time management, patience, and organization skills
• Interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel), and strong administrative skills
• Critical thinker who’s willing to learn and take initiative in utilizing available resources
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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