Part-Time Disability Services Specialist

Victoria College; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria College's Advising, Counseling, & Support Services Department is seeking a part-time Disability Services Specialist (up to 29 hours per week). The role coordinates classroom accommodations for students with disabilities and ensures equal opportunity for academic success, working closely with Academic Advisors to develop supportive programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling/psychology/social work, at least two years of experience with accommodations, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or student development/affairs.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with students requiring accommodations.
• Requires 2 years strong customer service experience.
• Must support and have a clear understanding of the mission of community college.
• Experience working in an educational environment and with a diverse population preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with software, including MS Office, Internet, Banner, and email.
• Ability to accomplish business tasks, meet deadlines, and learn and interpret policies/procedures.
• Sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates as a team member with recruiters, advisors, other Student Services staff and faculty in developing, coordinating and implementing classroom accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student documents and records in accordance with Victoria College and FERPA policies.
• Contributes to an environment inviting and positive to enhance delivery of student support services.
• Participates on committees and attends professional development opportunities in regards to disability services.
• Evaluates students' challenges that may impact their ability to achieve academic success and provides interventions connecting them to campus/community resources.
• Evaluates performance, maintains files and grant related accounts of students with disabilities.
• Requests, reviews and interprets/analyzes student records and diagnostic information, evaluates eligibility, and makes recommendations as needed.
• Develops and establishes Letters of Accommodations in collaboration with Director, Faculty and Deans when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Advising and Counseling Services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Banner

Email

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

MS Office

Banner

Job description

Victoria College's Advising, Counseling, & Support Services Department is seeking a part-time Disability Services Specialist (up to 29 hours per week). The role coordinates classroom accommodations for students with disabilities and ensures equal opportunity for academic success, working closely with Academic Advisors to develop supportive programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in counseling/psychology/social work, at least two years of experience with accommodations, and strong