Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

COLLEGE OF SAINT MARY   Omaha, NE   Full-time     Education
Posted on November 8, 2024
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Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

College of Saint Mary strives to create a safe, inclusive educational environment where every person’s worth and dignity is valued and nurtured. Applicants representing diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply. 

Are you a positive, energetic, and caring professional ready to optimize the success of students?  If so, you might be a perfect fit for our position. 

Our Idea of a Perfect Candidate Is Someone Who Has:

  • A commitment to compliance under ADA, FERPA and HIPAA
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy, confidentiality and consistency in communications with meticulous attention to detail 

Our Ideal Candidate’s Education and Experience Include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Working knowledge of Americans with Disability Act and its implementation
  • Experience in a Higher Education setting 

This Position’s Responsibilities Include:

  • Meet with students who self-identify as having a disability to determine reasonable accommodations
  • Serve as a case manager and may eventually carry a modest student advising case load
  • Communicate with faculty and/or staff members regarding a student’s accommodation(s)
  • Maintain disability documentation, electronic files and information
  • Communicate with students, faculty, and staff regarding inquiries they might have about ADA and its related interpretation
  • Stay up to date on ADA accommodations in a Higher Education setting
  • Hire and monitor interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing and any other volunteer and/or paid workers who assist with providing accommodations
  • Research ADA assistive technology and emerging forms of accommodations to meet student needs
  • Assist students with special needs to prepare to enter the workforce
  • Serve as an exam proctor for students with testing accommodations 

Why You Want to Be on This Team:

  • You would be a part of a Mission-centered team, who work together to serve our community.
  • You would enjoy full-time benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition remission programs, 403(b) with employer match, employee wellness time, and more!
  • Free access to the campus recreation facilities, including a full gym, pool, and walking trail.
  • CSM is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty and staff.

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