Coordinator, Disability Resource Center

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University seeks a Coordinator for the Disability Resource Center to provide direct services to students, assess accommodation needs, advise, and refer for campus services. The role also coordinates assistive technology and exams, and collaborates with faculty and staff on disability access.

The incumbent will conduct access meetings, develop accommodation plans, counsel students on rights and responsibilities, and maintain accurate electronic records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and one year of work experience with individuals who have disabilities.
• Preferred degree in rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a mental health field.
• Strong written communication, research, and data skills.
• Regular full-time, 12-month professional position at salary grade 14.

Responsibilities

• Conduct student access meetings, review clinical documentation, and determine disability status and the need for accommodations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accommodation plans with students and faculty, and keep timely, accurate electronic student records.
• Counsel students on their rights and responsibilities regarding academic accommodations and on departmental and university policies and procedures.
• Consult with faculty and staff on disability accommodations, and serve as liaison to one or more colleges on disability access.
• Coordinate assistive technology for students, such as Read&Write, Genio Notes, Kurzweil, and JAWS, and schedule virtual sign language sessions when needed.
• Coordinate exams for students with disabilities by scheduling accommodated testing rooms, arranging exam pick-up and return with faculty, and proctoring, reading, or scribing when staffing is needed.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on executive functioning, academic skills, and disability-related issues, and monitor students' academic progress with referrals to other campus support services.

Skills

Written communication

Research skills

Database & spreadsheet skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Mississippi State University is hiring a Coordinator, Disability Resource Center to provide direct services to students registered with the center, including assessment, advising, and referral for access to campus services. The coordinator meets with students to determine the accommodations they need and reaches out to students, faculty, and staff on disability-related matters. The role also coordinates assistive technology and exam accommodations for students with disabilities.

Highlights

• Conduct student access meetings, review clinical documentation, and determine disability status and the need for accommodations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accommodation plans with students and faculty, and keep timely, accurate electronic student records.
• Counsel students on their rights and responsibilities regarding academic accommodations and on departmental and university policies and procedures.
• Consult with faculty and staff on disability accommodations, and serve as liaison to one or more colleges on disability access.
• Coordinate assistive technology for students, such as Read&Write, Genio Notes, Kurzweil, and JAWS, and schedule virtual sign language sessions when needed.
• Coordinate exams for students with disabilities by scheduling accommodated testing rooms, arranging exam pick-up and return with faculty, and proctoring, reading, or scribing when staffing is needed.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on executive functioning, academic skills, and disability-related issues, and monitor students' academic progress with referrals to other campus support services.
• Master's degree and one year of work experience with individuals who have disabilities, with a preferred degree in rehabilitation counseling, special education, or a mental health field.
• Strong written communication, research, and database and spreadsheet skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Regular full-time, 12-month professional position at salary grade 14.