Title: Coordinator of Disability Services

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Disability Services

Classification:  3m – on campus mobile

Pay Rate: $49,190-$60,880/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Position Summary: According to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, eligible individuals with disabilities are not to be discriminated against and are to experience equal access in all college programs. The role of the Coordinator, in Disability Services, is to coordinate support services for students by interpreting appropriate disability documentation and deciding and implementing accommodation strategies for qualified students who request reasonable accommodations. The job requires intervention if a student is not being properly accommodated and the ability to work with faculty and staff in order to meet the needs of both the student and the essential requirements of the courses in which the student is registered.

Essential Functions:

50% Coordinate support services for students with disabilities by reviewing and interpreting appropriate documentation and developing accommodation/ academic adjustment strategies; work with faculty and staff to facilitate student accommodations/academic adjustment issues.

20% Provide direct services to students with disabilities (proctor, scribe, note-taker, alternate materials development, etc.). Provide feedback and make occasional adjustments to new and returning students’ academic schedule

10% Maintain database by entering daily contacts with students and/or about students and entering documentation information and additional paperwork as necessary; assist director with office operation and preparation of reports.

10% Represent Disability Services at events on and off campus in order to assist incoming students with registering with the office by reviewing appropriate documentation needs and providing an avenue for smooth transition and communication.

5% Recruit, assess skills, hire, schedule, supervise part-time contract interpreters, transcriptionists, note-takers, readers, scribes, etc.; manage temporary contracts.

5% Assist director with presentation of workshops on disability issues and facilitation of student groups. Other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                              

Job Requirements:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Education/training for this position is typically acquired on-the-job. A year of on-the-job training and experience is necessary for a person to learn all of the major duties and be able to do them well and with confidence.

3 years of experience and specialized knowledge working with people of varying disabilities particularly psychological/ psychiatric disorders, Autism Spectrum, and Veterans with disabilities.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.   

Skills/Abilities:

• A working knowledge of the ADAAA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other disability laws.
• Knowledge of The Office of Civil Rights’ legal policies and issues.
• The ability to independently develop appropriate accommodations/academic adjustment strategies.
• To be able to understand psychoeducational testing and understand how to interpret the data as functional limitations to apply to the college setting.
• The ability to negotiate and mediate potentially heated situations between students and faculty/staff.
• Tthe ability to work independently, and make appropriate decisions that affect the College’s compliance with federal disability laws related to requiring equal access to the College’s programs.
• Able to engage in the College’s mission, vision, and values.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands of the Coordinator are minimal. The majority of the job is done sitting at an office desk and navigating the computer.

Hazards:

The Coordinator could possibly come in to contact with a student who is experiencing psychological symptoms and is suffering from an exacerbation of their disability. A person who is off medication or experiencing an exacerbation of psychological symptoms could potentially be a hazard to themselves and others. In this instance, behavior is not predictable and could be dangerous to the Coordinator. In order to remedy the situation, the Coordinator would need to contact Counseling, Campus Security, or Mobile Crisis to assist the student.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA 
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

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