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ADA Coordinator I

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Gadsden State Community College

Location: Gadsden, Alabama
Category: Administrative Assistants
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Position Summary

Coordinates and oversees all aspects of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/504. The coordinator serves as the expert on all federal, state, and local regulations related to ADA; interviews students with disabilities, analyses documentation, determines appropriate accommodations and arranges appropriate equipment and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure compliance with relevant federal/state laws governing ADA
Interpret federal/state laws and regulations to develop and implement policies, procedures, brochures, and publications related to the Student Disabilities Services.
Develop, implement, and oversee accommodation plans for qualified employees and students.
Coordinate reasonable and appropriate ADA / 504 accommodations for students and employees, based on medical documentation and student eligibility interviews.
Communicate accommodations with faculty effectively.
Help students obtain equipment or resources to aid them in the educational experience.
Investigate any ADA facilities and instructional compliance-related complaints and grievances.
Represent the College at meetings involving disability issues.
Travel between all campuses to provide ADA services as needed.
Coordinate the activities of Sign-Language Interpreters for deaf students.
Develop, coordinate, and implement ADA training for employees.
Maintain secure and confidential ADA records.
Serve as liaison to disability service agencies/providers.
Maintain systematic and frequent contact with appropriate personnel regarding registration, advisement, academic status, and other necessary college information for students with disabilities receiving accommodations.
Proctor exams for eligible students as needed.
Monitor current research and trends in areas related to serving students with disabilities and implement best practices as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the College community.
Enters and maintains admissions and records data in software systems.
Communicates with enrollment services, financial aid, instructors, division chairs, IT, and Deans regarding student admissions, registration, attendance, reinstatement, and academic records.
Performs major changes, registers students, and withdraws students.
Evaluate high school transcripts and process admissions applications.
Processes grade changes, roster changes, academic standing updates, and manages Academic Bankruptcy and Course Forgiveness requests.
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
Other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, required, preferably in higher education.
Two (2) years of full-time administrative-related work experience in counseling, education, student services, or similar experience required, preferably in higher education.
Experience working with students with disabilities and administrating provisions of ADA, preferred.
Experience with alternative media and adaptive/assistive technology and software preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven dispute resolution skills.
Ability to understand the applicable rules and regulations applicable to the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Computer Level II Exam).
Ability to develop, implement, and promote programs that benefit the College community, specifically, programs that promote the awareness of the ADA.
Knowledge of student services including registration, counseling, testing, ADA/504, and student success.
Proven leadership skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
July 2024

SALARY:
Salary Schedule E-1, 2 – $49,686 - $66,382 based on previous full-time and related experience, as submitted by the candidate in the application packet, subject to verification upon hire.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 27, 2024 – 4:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu)

Please Note:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.