Coordinator for Disability Services

International Executive Service Corps; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

International Executive Service Corps seeks a dedicated Coordinator for Disability Services at Campbell University, North Carolina. In this role, you will support students with disabilities by determining accommodations, coordinating resources, and advocating for their needs.

Key responsibilities include conducting intake appointments, monitoring student progress, and working with campus partners to enhance disability awareness. A bachelor’s degree and experience with disabilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake appointments with students to discuss needs.
• Determine reasonable accommodations for students.
• Support students in connecting with appropriate services.

Skills

Strong written and oral communications skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in working with people with disabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Colleague

Blackboard

Job description

Position: Coordinator for Disability Services

Department: Student Life and Christian Mission

Status: Full Time

Position Summary

The Coordinator for Disability Services reports to the Dean of Student Well-Being/Director of Disability Services and is part of the University’s division of Student Life and Christian Mission. The Coordinator will support a caseload of undergraduate students with disabilities and will provide direct support including, but not limited to, determining accommodations, coordinating resources, supporting student transition, and advocating for students as needed. The Coordinator will also assist the Dean with campus awareness and training events for students, faculty and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake appointments with students to learn about their accommodation needs. Parents often participate in these meetings.
• Handle student records and health information in a confidential manner.
• Work with students, faculty and the Director as needed to determine reasonable accommodations for each student.
• Monitor student progress and support development of self-advocacy skills.
• Support students in identifying and addressing problems and connect them with appropriate support services. Collaborate with internal partners to provide comprehensive support services and resources to students.
• Work collaboratively with the Director to plan and implement campus disability awareness and training events.
• Participate with campus partners in planning and implementation of university events such as New Student Orientation and other transition activities.
• Create and maintain collaborative and productive relationships across campus to support student accommodation needs in all areas of campus life.
• Lead coaching efforts and facilitate support groups for students based on need or diagnosis.
• Serve on University Committees as assigned and requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Uphold and abide by all Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX and FERPA guidelines.
• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Education / Experience

• Earned bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities in employment, volunteer or other arenas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with the legal statutes impacting access services in higher education (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; The Americans with Disabilities Act).
• Strong written and oral communications skills and the ability to build relationships of trust and shared purpose with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and colleagues across all campus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and event planning skills.
• Self-starter with a willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines; accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and web-based applications.
• Familiarity with standard office equipment and its usage.
• Exercise independent judgment in stressful, complex, and/or new situations.
• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, administrators, external agencies and the public.
• Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and with a diverse group of people.
• Computer experience with software such as Colleague and Blackboard.
• The position demands honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.

Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.

Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.