Access Coordinator

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas is hiring an Access Coordinator within the UNT Office of Disability Access in Denton. The role manages a caseload of students, coordinating accommodations, advising on course registration, and serving as a liaison to campus resources to ensure accessible programs and services.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a related field with two years' student services experience; strong public speaking, organizational, and communication skills; and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience.
• Excellent public speaking with experience in conducting training workshops.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to mentor and network across departments.
• Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, instructional design, computer science, special education, access technology or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of students, e.g. accommodation coordination, referral to resources, advising and course registration.
• Review student documentation for service eligibility and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Assist with coordination of student accommodation services.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students regarding ODA procedures.
• Maintain cordial relationships with faculty, staff and students and collaborate with other student services entities.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Networking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Title

Access Coordinator

Employee Classification

Student Services Coordinator

Campus

University of North Texas

Division

UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department

UNT-AVP Health and Wellness

Department

UNT-Office of Disability Access-161540

Job Location

Denton

Salary

$47,232.00

FTE

1.000000

Retirement Eligibility

TRS Eligible

Department Summary

The Office of Disability Access (ODA) at the University of North Texas works to ensure access for students with disabilities across university programs, services, and activities. ODA collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to identify and reduce disability-related barriers, coordinate reasonable accommodations, support student independence and self-advocacy, and advance accessible practices across the university. Through consultation, education, innovation, and partnership, ODA contributes to a campus environment in which students with disabilities can fully participate in the academic and university experience.

Position Overview

The Office of Disability Access at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire an Access Coordinator to join our team. Coordinators are primarily responsible for facilitating access to the academic programs, services, activities, and facilities of the institution. This position will work with a caseload of students, and serve as a liaison to other on campus resources who work with this student population for better coordination of services and resources; collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible campus environment; works one-on-one with students with disabilities to determine barriers to access; provide university-wide consultation, education and training on the social construction of disability and the intersections of disability with social and physical environments; and assist with coordination of student accommodation services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent public speaking skills with experience in conducting training workshops. Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to student populations. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with the population. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, instructional design, computer science, special education, access technology, education or a related field. Two years of experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, specifically students with autism spectrum disorder in postsecondary education. Knowledge of laws involving students with disabilities (ADA, 504, 508, FERPA, FHA, etc.). Experience providing assistance and training to college students, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of using various software and hardware, including assistive technology. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all.

Job Duties

• Manage caseload of students, e.g. accommodation coordination, referral to resources, advising, and course registration. Maintains thorough and accurate records relating to student documentation, service requests, and communications
• Review student referenced disability related documentation for service eligibility. Assess the interaction of the students disability with the environment to determine reasonable accommodations. Responsive to student communications. Conduct student registration meetings to determine reasonable accommodations and need for evaluation or referrals.
• Assist with coordination of student accommodation services.
• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with faculty, staff, and students in addressing ODA accommodation procedures
• Maintain cordial relationships with faculty, staff and students on campus by being responsive to students, faculty, and staff requests and communications and working cooperatively with other student services entities,

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm (with occasional nights and weekends as needed and during peak periods)

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.