Texas Woman's University · 1 month ago
Coordinator - Disability Services for Students
Dallas, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTexas Woman's University is seeking a Coordinator for Disability Services for Students who will advocate for students with disabilities. This role includes providing necessary programs and services, ensuring equal access to university resources, and maintaining communication with students and university departments.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Lisa D. Taylor, SPHR
Responsibilities
Maintains working knowledge of federal and state legislation which impacts individuals with disabilities in a higher education setting (i.e. the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, etc.)
Provides individual assistance to students (including collaboration with other university departments) that ensures equal access to university programs and services
Keeps director/assistant director informed regarding problems, progress and matters affecting any accommodations for university programs and classrooms
Responds to requests for general information from enrolled students, and provides program information for prospective students, family members, counselors, etc
Establishes and maintains confidential case files, intake appointments, referral resources
Makes referrals to appropriate campus services and coordinates with community/state agencies that provide services
Engages in activities to promote disability awareness
Assists the director/assistant director in the coordination of on-call/agency interpreting service through the establishment/monitoring of semester interpreting schedules
Performs other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Master's degree required in Counseling (general or rehabilitation), Disability Studies or related field
Valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required by the university for Driver's Authorization
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position
Knowledge of the social model of disability culture
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act
Ability to create and maintain a schedule for multiple people and events
Ability to accommodate varying assignment schedules
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities
Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes
Ability to communicate and have strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner
Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email
Preferred
One year in higher education and/or disability related field preferred
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) preferred
Company
Texas Woman's University
Educating women since 1901. Co-ed since 1994. At Texas Woman's University, we are pioneers in healthcare, business, education & liberal arts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad E. Smith
Co-Founder, Texas Woman's University Future Classroom Lab (TWUFCL)
Beth Yelverton Whitley
Director of Honors Student Success and Partnerships, Honors Programs
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