Accessibility Services Coordinator

Clarke University; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Clarke University in Dubuque, IA invites applications for the 10-month, 30 hour per week Accessibility Services Coordinator responsible for coordinating academic accommodations for students with disabilities and collaborating with faculty and campus offices.

The coordinator educates the Clarke community on disability access, maintains confidential records, and supports implementation of approved accommodations, reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related area (e.g., counseling, special education, psychology, rehabilitation).
• Minimum of two years' experience in disability support services or related fields.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficiency with assistive technologies.
• Higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the official university disability services coordinator.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Determine and disseminate reasonable accommodations for students.
• Instruct students on the accommodation process and assistive tech.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to implement accommodations.
• Proctor and support testing accommodations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Assistive tech proficiency

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Read&Write

Microsoft 365 accessibility features

PDF remediation tools

Job description

Clarke University invites applications for the 10-month, 30 hour per week position of Accessibility Services Coordinator. The Accessibility Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating appropriate academic and other accommodations for students with disabilities and works with a diverse caseload that includes students with learning disabilities, attention disorders, chronic health conditions, and mental health-related disabilities.

The Accessibility Services Coordinator works individually with students but also collaborates with faculty and other campus offices to provide services and accommodations to students, as well as educate and build awareness across the Clarke community regarding disability access and student support. The Accessibility Services Coordinator reports to the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the official university disability services coordinator.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations to ensure compliance.
• Determine and disseminate reasonable, appropriate, and approved academic, housing, and activity-related accommodations for students.

• Instruct students on the accommodation process, acquiring and using assistive technology, and effective strategies for learning.
• Maintain, administer, and recommend assistive technology systems.
• Maintain confidential student and compliance records, ensuring that all student case notes, documentation, and forms are kept secure and updated in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to facilitate implementation of approved accommodations and resolve accommodation-related concerns.
• Proctor and support testing accommodations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a master's degree in a related area (e.g., counseling, special education, psychology, rehabilitation) and a minimum of two years' experience in disability support services, counseling, student advocacy, or special education. Prior work experience in a higher education setting preferred. Candidates should also have strong communication and organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with assistive and accessibility technologies, including screen readers, Read&Write, Microsoft 365 accessibility features, PDF remediation tools, and related applications.

About Clarke University

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing an exceptional education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community committed to learning, service, and personal growth.

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package. If you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke!

As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small-town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.