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Offer: Accommodations Coach:Austin Peay State UniversityJob description:Accommodations CoachPlease see Special Instructions for more details.An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20121629Staff Working Title: Accommodations Coach Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with education and practice. Employment Job Category: Clerical/Support Regular/Temporary: Regular If temporary, list duration: Type of Appointment: Fiscal Contract Period: 12 month Position Summary Information Position Summary: The Accommodations Coach reports to the adjunct Director within the Student Discapability Resource Center (SDRC). this function serves to coordinate student discapability accommodations support for students to deliver individualized accommodation plans and conducting regular follow-ups to ensure students are receiving their approved accommodations and services. The coordinator will be with a team that drives the strategy, vision, multidisciplinary and data-informed approach, and operational leadership abilities to develop, inspire, and lead the advocacy and accommodations of students with disabilities. This position collaborates in a cross-Divisional and cross-institutional approach to administer student accommodations and liaison between SDRC and the faculty of their designated colleges. The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of students through coordinating accommodations, providing advocacy, and connection to resources. Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. Primary tasks and Job responsibilities: Accommodation coordination » Provide comprehensive intake services for students with disabilities across designated colleges; function as the liaison between SDRC and the faculty of their designated colleges. » Provide multifaceted administrative support which includes managing paperwork for students approved for academic accommodations, facilitating communications with students and faculty regarding academic accommodations, and maintaining a database of student information. » Act as the primary point of contact for assigned students, delivering individualized accommodation plans and conducting regular follow-ups to ensure students are receiving their requested accommodations and services. » Foster relationships with faculty and staff within designated colleges, positioning themselves as subject matter experts for specific queries. » Conduct one-on-one training sessions with note-taking software and other adaptive technologies for each student assigned through SDRC; Facilitate coordination with interpreting services and mobility specialists when approved as an accommodation. » Execute intake interviews and an interactive process, including orientation and referrals for students seeking accommodations. » Interpret psychosocial and medical reports to determine eligibility for services, assess discapability-related needs, and develop tailored academic/student life accommodations. » supervise the review and evaluation of accommodations, conducting outreach and implementation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). » Steward the management of discapability records, ensuring the confidentiality of all student records (including discapability documentation, database, and case notes) in conformity with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). » Support the implementation of ADA systems, focusing on documentation retention and case management. » Provide counseling to students seeking ADA accommodations, acting as a success coach and advocating for students in need of support. » Facilitate coordination with interpreting services and mobility specialists when approved as an accommodation. Department and Division » Maintain open communications with their immediate manager to share information and engage in issue-spotting and creative problem-solving to benefit the University community. » Serve as a key leader in assisting the University's support of students with disabilities; including outreach and support to students and their families. » Provide consultation to faculty or staff engaging students with disabilities. » Collaborate with campus partners to provide intervention support for students. » Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports. » Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations affecting students with disabilities. » Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development. » Perform other related tasks as assigned. expertise, expertise, and Abilities: Characteristics of a prosperous candidate: » Integrity, kindness, creativity, and decisiveness. » Motivation to create a caring and safe student practice. » capability to serve with agility; important to lead, listen, and serve with empathy. » A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust. » Desire to collaborate with colleagues. » Demonstrated sincere enjoyment from working with students. » capability to lead, develop, and work with a diverse staff. Physical Requirements: » Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Minimum of a Bachelors degree and related practice. » expertise of best practices within services for students with disabilities, accommodations, and ADA compliance at a university or college; practice with student advising or coaching. » expertise that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy. » Advanced oral and written communication expertise. » capability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks. » Demonstrated capability to analyze and assess data. Preferred expertise and Qualifications : Complementing the required expertise and Appropriate qualifications: » Master's degree, and at least 2 years of related practice as a full-time professional. » Excellent presentation expertise. » practice with leading special initiatives, programs, and strategic planning. Posting Detail Information Open Date: 11/07/2024 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to candidates: An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? » Yes » No Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Unofficial Transcript » Letter of Recommendation 1 » Letter of Recommendation 2 » Letter of Recommendation 3 Skills:
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