Coordinator for the Center for Access and Accommodative Services

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Triton College's Center for Access and Accommodative Services seeks a Coordinator to support the Director by coordinating access services for students with disabilities. You will provide direct services, assist with intake, and collaborate with faculty and departments to promote student success.

Responsibilities include training and supervising student workers, coordinating accommodation agreements, maintaining confidential records, and developing workshops and assistive technology supports to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, education or counseling; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years' experience in a disabilities services environment.
• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, ADA/ADAA and adapted software programs.
• Sign language interpreting proficiency; Signed English and ASL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director with training, scheduling and supervision of student workers and staff.
• Coordinate services for students through intake appointments and accommodation agreements.
• Review documentation and participate in eligibility determinations and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support student retention.
• Develop and deliver workshops and monitor assistive technology usage.
• Proctoring and scheduling student exams; provide staff training.

Skills

Sign language interpreting

ASL

Signed English

Student services

Education

Bachelor's degree (rehabilitation/education/counseling)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Coordinator for the Center for Access and Accommodative Services

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The CAAS Coordinator will assist the Director with providing access and accommodative services as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and state and college policies. Under the direction of the Director, the Coordinator will provide direct services to students, general administrative support to the CAAS , and work collaboratively with college faculty and other college departments to provide comprehensive services that foster student success and retention.

• Annual base salary of $58,736 with full benefits package ;
• Official transcripts required prior to employment;
• Candidate recommended for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;
• Triton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer;

Posting Summary

Posting Number

Posting Number S00610P

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator for the Center for Access and Accommodative Services

Position Type

Position Type Mid Management

Department

Department Academic Success

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, education or counseling, master's degree preferred
• Experience: Three years' minimum experience working in a disabilities services environment
• Knowledge: A working knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA , the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, and a working knowledge of adapted software programs.
• Skills: Proficiency in sign language interpreting, including Signed English and American Sign Language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director with training, scheduling and supervision of student workers, hourly staff and volunteers to coordinate services for students.
• Participate in student intake appointments, conduct technology assessments, establish student accommodation agreements and presenting at student training appointments.
• Review and interpret student confidential documentation of disabilities and medical conditions, participate in the Staffing Team to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations and maintain student records.
• Collaborate with all campus departments to support student retention.
• Teach lessons and document student success in CAAS employment skill programs in the absence of program staff.
• Establish and maintain relationships with District high school staff and faculty.
• Provide check-in appointments with students who are struggling academically to provide resources and referrals as needed to support student success and retention.
• Create and teach workshops for students that will enhance learning academic and executive functioning skills, advocacy skills and assistive technology.
• Oversee the usage and maintenance of assistive technology and coordinate alternate text material services.
• Monitor the effectiveness of student accommodations, evaluate and report academic and career progress.
• Establishes partnerships and collaborates across departments and divisions to enhance campus accessibility and inclusion, consult about reasonable accommodations, promote student academic success and support students who are experiencing academic challenges.
• Provide resources and support for faculty and staff regarding student accommodations and their role in providing accommodations for students.
• Under the direct supervision of the Director of CAAS , assist with all CAAS programs and services.
• Assist with proctoring and scheduling student exams.
• Maintain knowledge of the ADA , Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA , and disabilities and assist with providing presentation for staff and faculty.
• Collects and provides data for required CAAS and college reports.
• Serves on institutional committees and task forces as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Director, Center for Access and Accommodative Services
Supervision Provided: Hourly and student staff

• Annual base salary of $58,736 with full benefits package ;
• Official transcripts required prior to employment;
• Candidate recommended for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;
• Triton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer;

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Triton College reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age or any other basis which is protected by law in offering benefits, services, as well as educational and employment opportunities.