Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources to enhance the educational experience for students with disabilities. This pivotal role involves evaluating documentation, advising on accommodations, and ensuring compliance with disability laws. You will collaborate with faculty and staff to foster an inclusive environment while promoting self-advocacy among students. If you are passionate about supporting diverse learners and making a meaningful impact in higher education, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to accessibility and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in disability services preferred.
• Knowledge of disability law and best practices in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student documentation for eligibility and provide accommodations.
• Act as a liaison between students, faculty, and rehabilitation agencies.

Skills

Disability Management

Advising

Self-Advocacy Education

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student accessibility Resources or other assigned campus leader, the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources is responsible for providing general disability management, advising, and support to students with disabilities by ensuring accessibility to all TCC programs and services. This position serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students with special needs.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student accessibility Resources or other assigned campus leader, the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources is responsible for providing general disability management, advising, and support to students with disabilities by ensuring accessibility to all TCC programs and services. This position serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and students with special needs.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Evaluates students’ documentation to establish eligibility for departmental services; meets with active and prospective students to discuss reasonable and effective use of accommodations
• Educates students in self-advocacy to help implement reasonable accommodations; promotes awareness of the department’s services; develops and maintains knowledge of disability law practices and issues related to ADA and Section 504 compliance
• Adheres to policies and procedures to guide provision of academic accommodations and services to disabled students; provides feedback to Director regarding revisions and implementation
• Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, and rehabilitation agencies, which involves monitoring disabled students progress at TCC
• Gathers and reports data for annual reports and special studies
  
  

General Supervision and Management

• Hires, trains, coordinates, and supervises staff to maintain ADA and Section 504 compliance
  
  

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
  
  

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Student Accessibility Resources or other assigned campus leader

• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
  
  

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
• One (1) year’s experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, or closely related field
• Master’s degree
• At least one (1) year’s working experience in higher education in an administrative position
• At least one (1) year’s working experience collaborating with other community agencies and organizations that provide disability support services
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all applicable state and federal disability statutes as well as general awareness of current literature and legal cases in post-secondary education
• Knowledge of best practices as defined by the Association of Higher Education on Disability, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling, the American Counseling Association and/or the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• Knowledge of testing and measurements, the ability to interpret diagnostic assessments and documentation of cognitive, psychiatric, and medical disorders, their impact on the provision of services to college students with disabilities
• Knowledge of functional limitations of disabilities, their effect(s), understanding their academic, and the determination of the appropriate accommodation(s)
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary Posted 05/02/2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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