Job Title:

 Access Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $41,731 - $50,000

Basic Function:

Determine and implement accommodations for students with disabilities. Coordinate designated specialized accommodations or programs. Reports to Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 None. 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Determine and implement appropriate academic accommodations for disabled students through interviews with students, the evaluation of medical, psychological, and neuro-psychological documentation.

Coordinate all aspects of designated accommodation(s) or program(s) as specified to include:

• Complex accommodations
• Training and outreach to campus and community constituents
• Assistive technology

Advise students, parents, faculty, and staff on disability accommodations, policies, and procedures. Stay apprised of current trends and practices in disability resources in higher education.

Support department programs and initiatives, in accordance with division and university priorities. Serve on various university and external committees as requested and/or required.

May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 None. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in higher education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field and two years of experience in a postsecondary education environment. Or a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, communications, or a related field and four years of experience in a postsecondary education environment. 

License/Certification:

Not applicable. 

Knowledge Of:

Access concerns, required services, and relevant legislation for students with disabilities in post-secondary education

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with a variety of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, parents, and external constituents *

Student-focused problem solving, working as a team, and working independently

Personal computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite *

Ability To:

Evaluate, interpret, and apply complex requirements and policies

Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Previous experience with database management systems specific to post-secondary disability/accessibility providers, such as Accessible Information Management (AIM), Accommodate, and Clockwork. Relevant professional experience in providing academic accommodations to students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment. Experience with assisting in the coordination of specific service area(s) (e.g. note-taking assistance, furniture acquisition, etc.) for students with disabilities at the post-secondary level.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.