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University of Delaware · 1 day ago

Accommodation Coordinator, Office of Disability Support Services

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The University of Delaware is seeking an Accommodation Coordinator for the Office of Disability Support Services. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for coordinating the implementation of ADA requirements and facilitating access for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include evaluating accommodation requests, providing direct support, and consulting on disability-related processes.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engages in an interactive process with students to evaluate requests for disability-related academic, physical, and technological accommodations at the University

Interprets medical, psychological, neuropsychological, and educational documentation to determine eligibility for requested disability-related accommodations

Provides extensive direct support to students with disabilities including but not limited to resolving conflicts related to accommodations; referring to appropriate campus and community resources; and, responding to requests for advocacy to/from Assistant Deans, Academic Committees, Dean of Students Office, Registrar, Residence Life and Housing and other University departments

Provides university-wide consultation, education, and training on processes of the DSS office, universal design, and the intersections of disability with the social and physical environments

Participates in outreach to new and prospective students and families regarding the processes and procedures of the Office of Disability Support Services

Researches, evaluates, and stays abreast of best practices and trends in postsecondary accessibility solutions. Participates on divisional and University-wide committees; liaison with campus departments for special populations or programs that include students with disabilities, as requested by the Director

Assists Assistant Director in developing strategies, partnerships, and initiatives to further the mission of the Office of Disability Support Services to maximize campus access for all persons with disabilities

Documents and maintains appropriate electronic records of verbal and written communications with students, staff, faculty, and others as it pertains to students with disabilities

Collects and analyses data on Disability Support Services events, services, and trends

Performs other job-related duties as assigned, including broad collaboration with campus partners

Qualification

ADA/Section 504DisabilitiesCommunication skillsInterpret medical documentationComputer skillsData analysisCollaboration skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, community counseling, human services, social work, or other related discipline with four years' experience working with people with disabilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Familiarity with strategies and experience working with people with disabilities and facilitating accommodations in complex, multi-level environments

Clear knowledge and understanding of the application of Section 504 and the ADA in the higher education context, and ability to recognize legal risk associated with disability and accommodation issues

Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Ability to communicate and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds

Knowledge of academic, physical, and technological accommodations for people with disabilities accommodations in an academic environment

Ability to interpret medical, psychological, neuropsychological, and educational documentation

Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and re-prioritize; ability to successfully adapt to rapid change; ability to work collaboratively and to foster effective relationships

Computer skills in either Macintosh or Windows platforms

Ability to use advanced techniques in spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software

Preferred

master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, community counseling, human services, social work, or other related discipline

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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