Disability Support Services Coordinator

College-of-Southern-Marylan; Jennie Run Estates (MD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) seeks a Coordinator of Disability Support Services to coordinate individualized accommodations and access services for students with disabilities. They conduct intake meetings, review documentation, determine accommodations, and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to support effective implementation of accommodations.

The position maintains confidential records, assists with outreach and training, and helps ensure consistent, responsive service

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Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The person in this position coordinates individualized accommodations and access services for students with disabilities. They conduct intake meetings, review disability documentation, determine appropriate accommodations within established DSS procedures, and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to support effective implementation of accommodations. Additionally, they maintain confidential records, assist with outreach and training, and contribute to consistent, responsive service across all campuses. The Coordinator supports a culture of care and service by providing initial assistance regardless of a student’s assigned campus or coordinator and following through to resolve concerns and facilitate connections.

Reports to: Director, Disability Support Services

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

35% Accommodation Review and Student Support

• Conducts intake and follow-up meetings and reviews disability documentation, student input, and functional barriers to determine eligibility for services.
• Manages an assigned student caseload, monitors pending requests and follow-up actions, and proactively contacts students to address incomplete steps or unresolved accommodation needs while supporting shared service across campuses.
• Determines appropriate accommodations through an individualized, interactive process and develops and communicates accommodation plans to faculty.
• Assists students with accommodation requests, renewals, implementation questions, and self-advocacy while explaining responsibilities and next steps.
• Explains accommodation procedures, student rights and responsibilities, and available processes for requesting reconsideration or reporting accommodation concerns.
• Reviews accommodation effectiveness and changing student needs, documents decisions, and consults the Director on complex requests and unresolved access barriers.
• Keeps students central to discussions with parents and support persons while maintaining applicable consent and confidentiality requirements.