Accommodations Coordinator

Staff 2014001146

Non-Exempt

Full-time

No

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews for accommodations, including for new students and families and continuing students
• After intake interview, process and implement accommodations which eliminate barriers to education access
• Collaborate with faculty, Facilities, Grounds, Campus Safety, Residence Life, Student Health Center, Counseling Center, and Dining Services to implement appropriate accommodations
• Refer students to community resources, such as ACCES-VR, when a student requires resources beyond what Clarkson University can internally provide
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student disability documentation and accommodations
• As required, provide backup on call services to proctors, faculty, or emergency on call needs
• Manage conflict between students and faculty when disagreements arise about accommodation needs and/or access to accommodations
• Collaborate with the campus departments (e.g. Student Life, Residence Life, academic departments, Student Success Center, and Career Center) to educate the Clarkson community about disability issues, especially related to retention and persistence
• Conduct outreach activities such as meeting with academic departments to educate faculty on student disabilities, accessing accommodations, and the University’s legal obligations
• Act as a liaison between the Office of Accessibility Services and the Occupational Therapy Assistive Technology Resource Lab
• Provide training and ongoing support to students, faculty, and staff utilizing Assistive Technology
• Coordinate, facilitate, and attend disability awareness events for the campus community
• Represent the Office of Accessibility Services at major University events, including Orientation and Open House
• Research, analyze, and evaluate disability law changes and subsequent court rulings and apply that knowledge to everyday decision-making
• Communicate and work with students’ families as concerns arise and/or when appropriate
• On occasion, this position may be required to flex the schedule within a given week or work overtime to cover or prepare for accommodation needs. This could include but is not limited to such needs as: Preparing for final exams, participating in disability awareness events, training proctors, or providing accommodations
• Perform other duties from time to time as required and incidental to the work described above

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, related field or 8-10 years of experience working with people with disabilities

• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience of working effectively and efficiently in a fast- paced, time-sensitive work environment within a team setting

Education:

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• 3-5 years of experience working with people with disabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10/01/2021

09/09/2021

Yes

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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