Coordinator of Accessibility Resources
Mohawk Valley Community College
- Utica, NY
- $56,551 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reviews disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and to substantiate requests for reasonable accommodations that facilitate equal opportunities;
- Coordinates communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities, and provides on-going consultation and technical assistance to faculty and staff to facilitate equal learning opportunities;
- Works collaboratively with academic departments, counseling services, and other student support services to address the holistic needs of students with disabilities;
- Assists individuals in understanding their disabilities and their rights and responsibilities relating to reasonable accommodations;
- Stays current on accessibility trends, regulations, and technologies, and makes recommendations for continuous improvement;
- Documents, maintains, and reviews accuracy pertaining to the confidential records of student accommodations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations; Monitors and documents interactions, case notes, and progress of students with disabilities;
- Provides training and supports to employees on accessibility best practices, including accessible design principles and assistive technologies;
- Networks with community-based organizations serving disabled populations;
- Participates in committees, task forces, and networks to assess and improve accessibility of digital and physical environments;
- Coordinates daily activities for the office;
- Other duties related to this job description and as assigned by the Director of Student Accessibility and Wellness.
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience working with individuals with disabilities OR Master's degree in a related field with one (1) year professional experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience interpreting diagnostic data
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, writing skills
- Familiarity with assistive technology
- Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Human Services, Special Education or a related field
- Higher education experience
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