Access Coordinator, Disability & Access

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Access Coordinator for the Disability & Access department. This role involves conducting intake appointments and delivering workshops on disability accommodations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with student programs.

Key qualifications include strong communication skills and an understanding of ADA guidelines. The position offers a salary between $61,000 - $64,000 based on qualifications and includes benefits like employer-paid medical coverage and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience administering or developing student programs.
• Experience reviewing psycho-educational reports under ADA guidelines.
• Experience counseling or advising college students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and drop-in appointments with current and prospective students.
• Review disability-related documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and workshops regarding disability and accessibility.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, behavioral science, or related field

Master’s degree in education, psychology, social science, behavioral science or related field

Job description

Access Coordinator, Disability & Access

About Disability & Access

Based in the philosophy that all students should be assured equal access and opportunity, Disability and Access (D&A) works to eliminate physical, instructional and attitudinal barriers by providing reasonable accommodations and fostering awareness within the university community.

Purpose

Access Coordinators conduct intake and drop-in appointments with current and prospective students and families to determine reasonable accommodations. They serve on D&A teams in processing of services and office development. Additionally, they prepare and deliver presentations and workshops for students, faculty and other university personnel and/or divisions regarding disability and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and drop-in appointments with current and prospective students and families and maintain a caseload of approximately 350 students. Determine reasonable accommodations and support faculty and staff in implementation of approved accommodations. Ensure accurate records are maintained in a confidential manner in keeping with the University’s document retention policy, privacy laws, FERPA and ADA requirements.
• Review disability-related documentation, including psychoeducational and neuropsychological reports to determine eligibility and appropriate academic accommodations under Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA).
• Meet with individual students for problem solving, and information dissemination using independent judgment in interpreting D&A, University, and ADA policies and procedures.
• Work with individual faculty members, staff, and appropriate agencies and or individuals outside of the University to evaluate and plan necessary academic accommodations for individual students.
• Work with other staff members and departments to support various accessibility-related programs, initiatives, policies, and procedures including, but not limited to, those involving housing, notetaking, deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) services, outreach, funding/scholarships, auxiliary units, and career services.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and workshops for students, faculty, and other university personnel and/or divisions regarding disability and accessibility.
• Serve on assigned D&A teams in processing of services and office development. Work with other staff members on assessment goals and collecting, reviewing and interpreting departmental data.
• Function as a member of D&A, assist with general functions of the office and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social science, behavioral science, or related field.
• A combination of three years of experience administering student programs or developing student programs.
• Experience reviewing psycho-educational reports, working within the guidelines of the ADA, ADAAA and Section 504.
• Experience counseling students or advising college students with disabilities.
• Experience with crisis management and counseling.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, psychology, social science, behavioral science or related field.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with student populations.
• Working experience determining academic accommodations, providing therapeutic services and/or completing evaluations for individuals with learning, attentional, autism spectrum, and/or psychological disorders.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan for positions at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Salary

$61,000 - $64,000 depending on qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.