Coordinator, Access and ADA Services

Moberly Area Community College; Columbia Township (MO); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Moberly Area Community College is seeking a Coordinator of Access and ADA Services to assist the Director in managing ADA services across MACC sites. The role provides direct oversight of day-to-day operations and helps students, college personnel, and external agencies with ADA needs.

A focus is on confidentiality, compliance, and meaningful accommodations. Responsibilities include coordinating testing, format materials, assistive technology, and inventory; advising faculty; maintaining records

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills are required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse populations.

Mansioni

• Assist the Director in administrative and service functions of the Access and ADA Office.
• Monitor compliance with anti-discrimination and equal access laws including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act.
• Respond to inquiries about ADA services and eligibility for prospective students and external agencies.
• Meet with students to gather information about disabilities, needs, and accommodation requests.
• Verify eligibility for ADA services by reviewing disability documentation from various providers.
• Determine reasonable accommodations and adaptations.
• Coordinate daily operations for the ADA and Access Office at MACC-Columbia, including testing and assistive services.
• Provide ongoing consultation to faculty and staff working with students with disabilities.
• Maintain confidential records of registered students and services, and generate letters of accommodation each semester.
• Provide counseling to students with disabilities to meet educational goals and promote independence.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, human services, or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Database management

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

The Coordinator shall assist the Director of the Access and ADA Office in managing services provided through the Access and ADA Office. This position provides direct oversight of day-to-day operations of designated MACC sites and provides assistance to students and consultation for college personnel, external agencies, and prospective students regarding ADA services. The Coordinator of Access and ADA Services is a full-time, 12-month, FLSA exempt staff position covered by the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, human services, or a related field is required. Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and database management, are also required. The ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse populations is essential. A background in disability services, counseling, or student development is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in performing administrative and service functions of the Access and ADA Office.
• Assist in ensuring and monitoring compliance with anti-discrimination and equal access laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and make recommendations to the Director for revisions to MACC policies and procedures as needed.
• Respond to inquiries about ADA services and eligibility, providing information to prospective students, parents, schools, and external agencies.
• Talk/meet with students who are requesting services to gather information about their specific disabilities, needs, and accommodation requests.
• Verify eligibility for ADA services by reviewing disability documentation from educational institutions, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other medical providers.
• Determine reasonable accommodations and adaptations.
• Coordinate daily operations for the ADA and Access Office at MACC-Columbia, including accommodated testing, alternative format materials, assistive technology services, and equipment checkout and inventory management.
• Provide ongoing consultation and assistance to faculty and staff who are working with students with disabilities.
• Maintain confidential and accurate records of registered students and services provided for them.
• Generate and provide letters of accommodation to faculty and students each semester.
• Provide counsel for students with disabilities to assist them in meeting educational goals and promote independence and self-advocacy.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of appropriate accommodations and assistive technologies to support students with disabilities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining handbook of policies and procedures for ADA Services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining content related to ADA services to be posted on MACC website.
• Assist in creating forms for use in Access/ADA Services Office.
• Occasionally travel to off-campus sites to facilitate ADA services and to provide information at orientations.
• Serve on relevant committees at the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Access and ADA Services or the Vice President for Instruction.

A list of all benefits offered for full-time employees can be viewed at this webpage: https://www.macc.edu/employment/macc-benefits