Student Disability Services Coordinator

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Retirement plan match

Generous leave time and holidays

Tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

The University of New England seeks a Coordinator for the Student Disability Access Center to assist the Director of Student Access in coordinating services for students with disabilities on primarily the Biddeford campus.

Responsibilities include managing accommodations, evaluating documentation, communicating with students and faculty, maintaining records, supporting training programs, assisting with orientation and advising.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Disability Management, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and accommodation processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day services for students with disabilities.
• Evaluate documentation to determine eligibility for services and accommodations.
• Communicate with students, faculty, and staff regarding needs and accommodations.
• Maintain records and support training programs, orientation, and advising.
• Develop and deliver in-service training on disability issues.
• Assist with referrals to on- and off-campus resources.
• Supervise and evaluate work-study students.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-cultural experience

Advocacy for students with disabilites

Education

Master's Degree in Disability Management

Job description

The University of New England seeks a Coordinator for the Student Disability Access Center to assist the Director of Student Access in coordinating services for students with disabilities on primarily the Biddeford campus.

Responsibilities include managing accommodations, evaluating documentation, communicating with students and faculty, maintaining records, supporting training programs, assisting with orientation and advising.