Student accommodations specialist

Location: Rock Springs

Student Accommodations Specialist Posting Number: P2266

Job Title:

Student Accommodations Specialist Students Only:
No

Job Description

Summary:

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At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:
Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money?
We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the summer.
Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.
We offer Relocation Assistance You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement with submission of itemized receipts.
Access to amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.
When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.
See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs The Student Accommodations Specialist will oversee the process of students applying for ADA accommodations, reviewing assessment documentation and making reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Student Accommodations Specialist will work under the supervision of the Dean of Students and assist the functioning and events of the Student Life Office as well as facilitate workshops for students, faculty and staff to keep them informed on pertinent ADA changes or updates.

This employee will attend faculty and staff division meetings as requested for similar informational purposes and will act as a community liaison for students with disabilities. STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIALIST PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Organize, assess, and issue accommodations for students with disabilities including but not limited to academic, housing assignments, meal plans, and emotional support animals.
2. Ensure that the interactive process occurs with faculty and staff when considering accommodations in academic courses, or in other support services across the campus.
3. Provide intake for students and families and educate them regarding disability services at an institution of higher education.
4. Review highly sensitive and confidential educational, mental, and physical health records to determine ADA/504/FHA accommodation eligibility. Interpret documentation as related to accommodations and work collaboratively with students to identify appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
5. Address student, faculty and staff assistive technology needs including testing processes, note taking services, design for hearing impairments, alternative format textbooks and other needs as identified.
6. Utilize knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals to outside agencies to assist students in obtaining necessary supports and services including disability documentation, securing services, and access to health care.
7. Facilitate regular accessibility compliance meetings regarding services for students.
8. Act as a resource to identify and address accessibility-related barriers for students and identify appropriate resources to ensure ADA compliance.
9. Establish and maintain strong working relationship with the campus community to facilitate accommodations and ADA compliance regarding accessibility and disability services. Educate and act as a resource for faculty, staff, and students regarding ADA/504/FHA accessibility obligations through individual meetings, workshops, and trainings as needed.
10. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with service area high schools. Assists with special education group tours and understands available on-campus resources available to students.
11. Maintain the confidentiality of the database and case notes via the online case management system keeping with federal and state laws and college policy.
12. Serve as a member of Western's Behavior Intervention Team.
13. Keep abreast of subjects related to accessibility by attending trainings, conferences, seminars and workshops, and by reading appropriate professional literature.
14. Update and maintain current ADA/504/FHA policies, procedures, and practices.
15. Other duties as required. These duties include but are not limited to:

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