Access Coordinator II

Access Coordinator II

Disability Resources (DR) is one of twelve departments housed in the Division of Student Affairs. Disability Resources staff members interact and collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to achieve a learning environment for students with disabilities at Texas A&M University.

Disability Resources provides accommodations coordination for around 5,900 students, including accommodations for testing (extended time and reduced-distraction environment), classroom access (copies of PowerPoints and audio recording of lectures), assistive technology (accessible course materials and text-to-speech support) and communication access (captioning and American Sign Language interpreting). We promote accessibility as a shared responsibility throughout the campus community and strive to provide a welcoming campus for disabled students.

The Access Coordinator II is responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to improve accessibility and promote a fair learning environment for students with disabilities. This position works with students with disabilities to facilitate access.

Schedule : These positions will require extended hours during the four days of finals in the Fall (December) and Spring (May) semesters.

Salary : $51,750 / annually

Cover Letter / Resume : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV / Resume section.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree

One year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in a directly-related field ( i.e. Counseling, Student Affairs, Educational Technology, Higher Education Administration, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work).

Experience working with people with disabilities.

Experience providing services to students with disabilities in a college or university setting.

Related extra-curricular experience and / or student development experiences.

Knowledge of disability law as it applies to higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to relate well to the unique needs of college students with disabilities, including a desire to work one-on-one with these students to help meet their academic needs.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

Case Management

Provide on-going service and case management to students with disabilities.

This includes direct assistance , individual advocacy, and referrals to appropriate campus services and programs.

Provide services that address the unique needs of students with disabilities and focus particularly on those strategies needed by students at Texas A&M University.

Accommodations Determination

Conduct interviews with each student requesting accommodations .

This includes obtaining, interpreting, and verifying information provided by the student.

Through an interactive process with each student, evaluate the student's disability and its effect on academic performance and participation in campus life and determine appropriate accommodations.

Administrative Duties

Work supportively within the department, providing coverage to the main office and testing center when assigned.

Assist as needed with exam accommodations.

Consultation

Provide consultation to faculty, campus units, and departments regarding accessibility issues and laws.

Provide consultation and training to campus and community agencies.

Serve as a resource on the needs and rights of students with disabilities.

Representation

Serve on University, Division and Departmental committees and task forces.

Keep updated on research and best practices related to students with disabilities in higher education.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness : Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development : All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume' or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.