Access & Advocacy Specialist (Pool)

DEL MAR COLLEGE; Corpus Christi (TX); In loco; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Del Mar College seeks a part-time Coordinator for Access & Advocacy to coordinate accommodations and services for students with disabilities. The role handles student intakes, collaborates with faculty and staff, and engages in retention initiatives across campus.

The position requires a Master’s degree and at least three years of related experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Travel between campuses may be needed and adherence to confidentiality is essential.

Competenze

• Master’s degree required; three (3) years related work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Motivated, self-directed and able to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth; strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings.

Mansioni

• Review disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and accommodations.
• Coordinate communication between faculty, staff and students with disabilities; provide ongoing consultation and training.
• Maintain knowledge of current laws affecting access for students with disabilities; manage case records with confidentiality.
• Assess candidates' interests, abilities and barriers; provide services or referrals to campus/community resources as needed.
• Participate in college-wide activities, committees and events.
• Develop collaborations with faculty, staff and community partners to support students’ needs.
• Establish outreach and intervention methods targeting populations in need; coordinate referrals to services.
• Evaluate new approaches to support and retain students during pivotal college moments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

MS Office

Administrative skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Customer service

Travel coordination

Formazione

Master's degree

Master's in Counseling/Student Affairs/Related field

Descrizione del lavoro

This position reports to the Director of the Center for Access & Advocacy and is a part of the Center of Access & Advocacy at the designated campus. The purposes of this position are both to coordinate access to accommodations and services for Del Mar College students with disabilities, process student intakes, and to engage in a collaborative processes that address student retention issues/needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Three (3) years related work experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Must be motivated, self-directed and have the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with various populations in a positive, courteous and professional manner.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze data and implement or recommend effective courses of action.
• Ability to travel between building and campuses.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Development/Student Affairs, Rehabilitation and/or Vocational Counseling, Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience working with at-risk student populations.
• Familiar with local social services and community resource agencies.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pool Posting- This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill Part-Time on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR , AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION . This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III : Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Review disability documentation of functional limitations to determine eligibility for services and substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations. Assess the interaction of the students(s) disability with the academic environment and develop a plan for the provision of reasonable accommodations to facilitate fair opportunities. Assist students in understanding their disabilities and their rights and responsibilities relating to reasonable accommodations.
• Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities, provide on-going consultation, technical assistance, and training to faculty and staff, facilitating equal learning opportunities. Provide support, services, and problem solving assistance to individuals and groups.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation and national, state, and local issues affecting access for students with disabilities. Document, maintain, and review current and accurate case records, notes and related information in electronic and manual files. Maintain strict confidentiality in verbal and written communications.
• Analyze information about individuals through interviews, assessments, and records to appraise their interests, abilities, and potential barriers to academic success and retention. Provide direct services or referrals to campus and community resources as appropriate. Make recommendations to administration regarding policy revisions to improve services to students with disabilities.
• Participate in College-wide, and community activities including but not limited to registration, advising, orientation, faculty/staff professional development, and community events, etc. Participate in College committees, councils, and College service activities.
• Partner with retention colleagues to assist with Academic Recovery Program ( ARP ) probation and suspension student plus CARE Connection students in need identified via faculty-driven early alerts. Process student intakes. Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with faculty and staff throughout the campus community—and community partners to address students’ personal and academic needs.
• Establish a supportive environment that encourages participation, dissemination of information, networking, coalition building, mentoring, academic achievement, training and community service. Develop, implement , and evaluate methods to identify and outreach to target populations, including collaboration with College academic and student services departments.
• Evaluate new approaches to implement support and intervention strategies for students during pivotal points of the college experience. Apply an outreach/connection/triage/intervention/follow-up framework with students and coordinate referrals to College and community services as needed.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate methods to identify and outreach to target populations, including collaboration with College academic and student services departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Master's degree?
  • Yes, I have at a Master's degree or higher (Submission of transcripts with conferred date is required).
  • No, I do not have the required education.
• * Do you have three (3) years related work experience?
  • Yes, I have three (3) years related work experience.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References
• Certification(s)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.