Accessibility Services Lead, Calmar Campus

Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar Township (IA); On-site; USD 43,209 - 52,811; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is seeking a dedicated Coordinator of Accessibility Services at Calmar Campus to lead accommodations, advocacy, and accessible learning across programs. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504, FERPA, and related laws, while maintaining confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities include interviewing students, developing accommodation plans, training staff, supervising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of experience working with students with disabilities in postsecondary settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ADA, Section 504, FERPA, and related higher-ed laws.

Responsibilities

• Interview students to determine reasonable accommodations and collaborate with faculty.
• Administer procedures for disability support per 504/ADA/FERPA guidelines.
• Develop accommodation plans and consult with faculty, advisors, and learning centers.
• Provide orientation, workshops, and training on disability information and compliance.
• Maintain confidential student records per FERPA.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate mentors and work-study staff.
• Maintain and update department policies and web resources.
• Coordinate course placement, learning support, and assistive tech for students.

Skills

Interviewing

Advocacy

Communication

Diversity respect

Education

Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, counseling, special education, social work, psychology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is seeking a dedicated Coordinator of Accessibility Services at Calmar Campus to lead accommodations, advocacy, and accessible learning across programs. The role requires collaboration with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure compliance with ADA and Section 504, FERPA, and related laws, while maintaining confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities include interviewing students, developing accommodation plans, training staff, supervising