Access Coordinator

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Job no: 502337
Department: Student Disability Services
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Administration, Student Services, Other
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No
Website: https://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/502337/access-coordinator

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Coordinates accommodations and services for students with disabilities ensuring equal access within the academic and campus life setting.
• Performs case management activities including student/faculty consultations, disability documentation review, accommodation eligibility determination, reasonable accommodation planning and ongoing student/faculty support.
• Provides advocacy and support for students with disabilities’ access and inclusion.
• Utilizes Accessible Information Management (AIM) case management database for recordkeeping in accordance with current office procedures and protocols.
• Consults and collaborates with campus partners (e.g. faculty, accessible technology, housing and dining) to coordinate reasonable accommodation and access plans.
• Assists with the development and implementation of departmental programming and training initiatives.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of departmental assessment and evaluation plans to determine service effectiveness.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of university services and assists students with connecting to various support resources (e.g. tutoring, mental health counseling, international student support).
• Participates in university and Division of Student Life initiatives and committees effectively with the core values of collegiality, inclusion and service.
• All other duties as assigned, and not limited to, responding to emails, calls, and other unexpected and unassigned internal and external requests for information, explanation, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education or closely related area conferred by the first day of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least one year of higher education experience.
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting verifying disability documentation (e.g. psychological assessments, special education records) for the purpose of informing access coordination.
• Knowledge of accessible technology law and guidelines including Section 508 and World Wide Web Consortium Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Ability to assess and recommend modern assistive technologies to new users.
• Ability to engage in complex problem solving with multiple university systems and stakeholders including faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of disability laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAA) and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.
• Understanding of disability identity, culture and social construction.
• Understanding of modern and emerging assistive technologies commonly used by people with disabilities.
• Proven record of excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, professional presentations and within digital platforms including social media.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative team environments.
• Ability to engage with diverse individuals in a culturally conscious manner.

Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

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A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 05 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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