Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities

Description

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.

Columbia College Chicago is a private urban institution of approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a COORINDATOR OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES .

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (SSD), the coordinator is primarily responsible for determining and facilitating the implementation of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and handling the day-to-day operations of SSD. SSD is responsible for providing equal access and reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while attending Columbia and as required by law. The coordinator determines and arranges classroom, testing, and other accommodations for students with disabilities and resolves problems and conflicts related to accommodations and services. Work involves considerable diplomacy and mediation, as well as awareness of the need to strike a balance between students' rights and the responsibilities that accompany those rights. Errors may result in continuing conflict, ill will or lawsuits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities based on documentation, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and the Fair Housing Act, student input, and the College's requirements.
• Review medical, psychological, neurological, and educational documentation to determine eligibility of students for SSD services pursuant to applicable laws.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to help them develop learning strategies appropriate to their learning strengths and challenges.
• Meet with and provide accommodation letters, support, coaching, and advocacy for students with disabilities.
• Manage and update the accommodation process workflow and other features of the MySSD software program
• Determine and coordinate delivery of academic accommodations, including testing, note takers, audiobooks, and other assistive technology accommodations.
• Educate and inform students and parents regarding the accommodation process and support services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with faculty and other campus resources to implement support strategies for students
• Develop workshops to address student needs upon request by the Director.
• Represent the department and conduct presentations to educate the College community regarding SSD during various College events (i.e., admissions, orientation, faculty, and staff training opportunities) and facilitate educational and sensitivity training programs for the College community.
• Develop working relationships with campus partners and external agencies for the enhancement of services provided by SSD.
• Review and analyze SSD processes, technology, and equipment needs and make recommendations for updates and enhancements.
• Serve on Student Affairs committees as needed.
• Supervise, recruit, train, evaluate, and approve time for the SSD administrative support staff and student workers.
• Perform other duties and / or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Qualifications

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and / or college.

Position Minimum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary : $54,800.00

Position Maximum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary : $65,800.00

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.

At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life, and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work / life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.

We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.