Accessibility Services Lead (ADA & Student Support)

Iowa Western Community College (IA); Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a proactive Accessibility Services Coordinator to determine and coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. This role requires strong ADA/504 knowledge and collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure timely services.

The position supervises the Accessibility Services Assistant, hires and schedules interpreters or captionists, and maintains confidential student records and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience serving diverse student populations.
• Experience coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to meet access needs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Determine and coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Supervise Accessibility Services Assistant and schedule interpreters.
• Maintain accessibility services records and communications.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus programs to ensure timely accommodations.
• Maintain department webpage and distribute information to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Collaboration

ADA/504 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a proactive Accessibility Services Coordinator to determine and coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. This role requires strong ADA/504 knowledge and collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure timely services.

The position supervises the Accessibility Services Assistant, hires and schedules interpreters or captionists, and maintains confidential student records and communications.