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Coordinator Disability Support Services (18715)

Employer
University of Central Oklahoma
Location
Main Campus - Edmond, OK, 73034

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Main Campus - Edmond, OKPosition Type StaffEducation Level 4 Year DegreeSalary Range $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage NoneJob Shift UndisclosedJob Category UndisclosedDescription Position Overview:

Coordinates student programs and/or services to assist and/or promote students with disabilities, to assist with recruitment, growth, access, success, retention or extracurricular development of the student. Review and maintain student records and generate reports for department. Coordinate the development and/or preparation of informational materials relevant to department. Recruit or coordinate related programs and events for organization(s), programs, and/or projects. May assist in educational-related activities related to the accreditation process. Interacts with faculty, staff, leaders, and community members. Develops and manages assigned client relationships in a manner consistent with policies and procedures. May create presentations or marketing materials for the program. May coordinate or supervise program projects or events. May oversee the administrative duties/function of a program. Ensures that all services provided are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Makes recommendations regarding process and procedure change. Provides input into budget development. Handles moderately complex issues and problems. Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter. May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. Typically reports to a department head or manager.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Advises students, faculty, staff, and others on processes, procedures, and DSS services. Develops, monitors, adjusts, and evaluates individual accommodations for students with disabilities. Interprets information from multiple resources (medical, psychological, rehabilitation, etc.) to determine ADA protected reasonable accommodations relative to the student's profile of learning and performance strengths/limitations in effect removing educational barriers due to disability related functional limitations. Conducts new and returning intakes each semester for students with temporary and permanent disabilities for Residual ACT, placement tests, housing, academic coursework, standardized tests (i.e. OGET, OPTE, etc.) and extracurricular activities. Assist in coordination of interpreters/CART providers each semester. Corresponds with faculty and staff regarding students' registered approved accommodations. Assist in corresponding with building captains regarding approved physical accommodations (i.e. tables/chairs). Produces and disseminates accommodation letters. Maintains/manages students' files and database. Handles non-grievance conflicts/issues due to accommodations. Makes referrals to on and off-campus services and agencies that assist individuals with disabilities. Provides educational information/training and works closely with students registered with DSS related to time management, learning strategies, organization, studying techniques, test-taking skills, self-advocacy skills, etc. Researches and evaluates best practices and trends in postsecondary accessibility. Prepares statistical reports related to students registered with DSS - weekly, each semester, and annually. Co-advises the UCO Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society, Zeta Eta Chapter for students with disabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level:

Scope & Impact: This position is an intermediate level, independent contributor whose actions may have a significant impact on a department's operations. This position may also affect operations of multiple work areas.

Budget Authority: May provide input into budget development by identifying operational needs and requirements. May assist with research requirements gathering or other related efforts to develop budgetary requirements.

Policy & Procedure Authority: Primarily responsible for applying organizational policies and procedures and/or determining appropriate process to follow.

Reporting Relationships: Generally reports to a manager or higher but may receive basic operational direction and guidance from senior level staff members.

Effective Knowledge: Demonstrates functional expertise in a particular domain. Demonstrates ability to operate independently and without supervision for day to day operations.

Problem Solving & Judgement: Maintains a working knowledge and policies and procedures, generally acceptable principles and methods. Resolves day to day operational issues by collecting and interpreting information. Solutions may include modifying procedures in methods to address new conditions and may incorporate advice and input as needed from supervisor. This role includes broad responsibilities requiring the application of policies to dynamic and complex conditions. Problems generally require significant analysis and judgement. Solutions may include adapting existing policies and systems to address unique situations.

Communication & Interaction: Interacts with various levels within or outside the university to provide service, interpret and explain ideas and concepts, as well as resolve issues.

Title Authority: This level is created by the classification function in Human Resources, based on business need as determined by area leadership and approved by the appropriate Vice President, in accordance with University practices.

Qualifications Qualifications Required:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in job related field plus 3+ years of equivalent work experience in chosen field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Qualifications Preferred:

5 years' experience in related field with 1 year in leadership.

Will this employee supervise others?

No.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Organization

The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Central offers an innovative learning community to its more than 17,000 students, where teaching comes first, a commitment seeded in the university's roots as a teaching college. Students at Central develop personal relationships with more than 450 full-time faculty, 450 adjunct faculty and over 850 staff, like 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen, who are committed to transforming lives.

With 117 undergraduate majors and 59 graduate programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future success. Notable academic programs include Forensic Science, Music Theatre, Mass Communications, Accounting, the region's only accredited Professional Golf Management program, Jazz Studies and the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in downtown Oklahoma City's Bricktown district.

Central's appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni. In fact, Central is ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life and as one of the top universities to work for by the "Chronicle of Higher Education." Central is also an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, and hosted the 2010 World Sitting Volleyball Championships on campus.   Founded in 1890, Central is the state's first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.

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MISSION

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves.

VISION

UCO will become one of the Top 10 metropolitan universities of our kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential.

CALL TO ACTION

The University of Central Oklahoma transforms each student by focusing our resources on the Central Six tenets of transformative learning. 

All students will be transformed with:

  • Discipline Knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities
  • Service Learning and Civic Engagement
  • Global and Cultural Competencies
  • Health and Wellness

Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experience.

About Edmond/Oklahoma City Metro

The University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, a part of the growing, thriving Oklahoma City metropolitan area. At Central, our students, faculty and staff get the best of both worlds - the "small town" feel of Edmond, with the big city excitement of the Oklahoma City metro. Both the Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro consistently rank nationally among the safest, most affordable and most exciting places to live. In fact, Edmond recently ranked among the best places to live in the nation by Money Magazine and Family Circle magazine, and Oklahoma City ranked sixth in the nation for the "Best Places for Young Adults" by Portfolio.com. From year-round arts, music and theater offering, to exciting sporting events like the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, to first class shopping, dining and more, Edmond and the Oklahoma City metro offer a diverse, active, culturally enriched lifestyle that's on the move to even bigger and better opportunities.

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