Coordinator AccessAbility Resource Center
Jefferson Community & Technical College
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on November 10, 2022
Title: Coordinator Access*Ability Resource Center (working title)
Salary Range: $35,568 - $42,000
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Student Affairs
Benefits
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
The Access*Ability Resource Center (ARC) of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening for Education Specialist/Coordinator Access*Ability Resource Center (working title).
Job Duties:
This position coordinates interpreting, translating, and transcribing services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Periodic travel to all six campuses of Jefferson Community and Technical College is required. This position also requires the Education Specialist/Coordinator to assist the ARC Program Director in meeting the unique demands for services while implementing the college's policies and procedures. This position requires, flexibility, teamwork, and leadership.
Other duties:
Identifies appropriate accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students receiving services from the Access*Ability Resource Center.
Coordinates the scheduling of external interpreting service providers, textbook vendors, and other contract accommodation partners - reviews related invoices, and processes for payment.
Knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.
Assures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 when serving students with disabilities.
Provides direct services for Jefferson students with disabilities (at all six campuses and online), guiding them through intake as a new student, orientation/advising, testing, counseling, and accommodations.
Reviews medical, psychological, and academic disability documentation including educational assessments, and recommends reasonable accommodations for students.
Collects and maintains data related to the services provided to students with disabilities.
Provides community awareness through education to faculty, staff, and administration about disability issues while promoting inclusion, and reinforcing retention efforts for students with disabilities.
Coordinates and implements program activities and professional development on disability awareness such as Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Maintain a caseload of students.
Stays professionally current with best practices and legislation for disability services by participating in department, college-wide, regional, and national trainings.
Actively participates on assigned college and community committees that promotes a supportive environment for students with disabilities.
Promotes a positive department atmosphere which is student-centered and success oriented.
Communicates effectively with the ARC Program Director, the Assistant Dean of Students, and other staff, to ensure continued successful center operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related professional experience providing direct service to students with a wide range of disabilities within a postsecondary institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Computer literacy required (Microsoft Windows based software); familiarity with PeopleSoft and assistive software strongly preferred. Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) also strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
Innovative, creative, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, self-starter. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience using technology and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate student needs.
Strong administrative skills, organized, and ability to balance competing priorities.
Ability to coach students, provide triage, and follow-up.
Patient, persistent, and a visible passion for students and their success.
The preferred candidates should also have experience and sensitivity working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work and learning environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcome and can thrive.
Salary Range: $35,568 - $42,000
Contract Term Length: 12 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Student Affairs
Benefits
Jefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
The Access*Ability Resource Center (ARC) of Jefferson Community and Technical College has an opening for Education Specialist/Coordinator Access*Ability Resource Center (working title).
Job Duties:
This position coordinates interpreting, translating, and transcribing services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Periodic travel to all six campuses of Jefferson Community and Technical College is required. This position also requires the Education Specialist/Coordinator to assist the ARC Program Director in meeting the unique demands for services while implementing the college's policies and procedures. This position requires, flexibility, teamwork, and leadership.
Other duties:
Identifies appropriate accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students receiving services from the Access*Ability Resource Center.
Coordinates the scheduling of external interpreting service providers, textbook vendors, and other contract accommodation partners - reviews related invoices, and processes for payment.
Knowledge and understanding of Deaf culture.
Assures compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 when serving students with disabilities.
Provides direct services for Jefferson students with disabilities (at all six campuses and online), guiding them through intake as a new student, orientation/advising, testing, counseling, and accommodations.
Reviews medical, psychological, and academic disability documentation including educational assessments, and recommends reasonable accommodations for students.
Collects and maintains data related to the services provided to students with disabilities.
Provides community awareness through education to faculty, staff, and administration about disability issues while promoting inclusion, and reinforcing retention efforts for students with disabilities.
Coordinates and implements program activities and professional development on disability awareness such as Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Maintain a caseload of students.
Stays professionally current with best practices and legislation for disability services by participating in department, college-wide, regional, and national trainings.
Actively participates on assigned college and community committees that promotes a supportive environment for students with disabilities.
Promotes a positive department atmosphere which is student-centered and success oriented.
Communicates effectively with the ARC Program Director, the Assistant Dean of Students, and other staff, to ensure continued successful center operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related professional experience providing direct service to students with a wide range of disabilities within a postsecondary institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Computer literacy required (Microsoft Windows based software); familiarity with PeopleSoft and assistive software strongly preferred. Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) also strongly preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
Innovative, creative, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, self-starter. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills. Experience using technology and willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate student needs.
Strong administrative skills, organized, and ability to balance competing priorities.
Ability to coach students, provide triage, and follow-up.
Patient, persistent, and a visible passion for students and their success.
The preferred candidates should also have experience and sensitivity working with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work and learning environment in which students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcome and can thrive.