Accessibility Coordinator
Iowa State
Ames, IA,US
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling or a related field
Experience providing direct services to people with disabilities and/or coordinating reasonable accommodations
Experience problem solving technology and utilizing databases/management systems
Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAA) and/or other related legislation
Experience or training (e.g., motivational interviewing, appreciative advising) in direct student communication
Job Description:
Are you looking for an opportunity where you get to work directly with students and make a direct impact on their academic journey? Are you excited about the opportunity to collaborate with various departments and areas across a college campus?
If so, Student Accessibility Services at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for an Accessibility Coordinator to join their team! This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist II.
Reporting through the Dean of Students Office in the Division of Student Affairs, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) coordinates reasonable accommodations for ISU students with documented disabilities and promotes access and student success at the University.
What You'll Do:
Review medical documentation, school records (IEP and 504) and other evidence to determine eligibility for services.
Meet with students to review accommodation requests and review students responsibilities and rights under the American Disabilities Act.
Communicate with and assist professors/instructors related to their role in the delivery of reasonable accommodations and access.
Coordinate and ensure various services/processes are in place to deliver reasonable accommodations with various campus partners such as department of residence, dining, facilities, registrar.
Meet with students, parents, and others to complete "Welcome Meetings" providing information regarding eligibility and services.
Work collaboratively with students to problem solve accommodation concerns.
Guide students through basic level assistive technology needs supported through accommodations: textbook requests, overview of reader software, etc.
The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment and/or decision-making ability with moderate supervisory consultation, effectively communicate and prioritize tasks to ensure timely access, and engage in appropriate ongoing education and training to ensure effective delivery of service. This individual will also utilize problem solving skills in this position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
