Title: Disability Services Coordinator

Employee Classification: Disability Services Coord

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Dean of Students-520000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Office of Disability Services seeks to empower students to manage challenges and
limitations imposed by disabilities. Our services aim to provide students with exceptional services as they transition to college or continue their studies. The office serves students with learning, physical, health, or psychiatric disabilities in managing the varying demands of the University experience. In addition to serving students, we assist the University community in making programs, services, and activities accessible for everyone. 

The core functions of the Office of Disability Services are put in place accommodations which are deemed appropriate in adherence with Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA), provision of reasonable accommodations, act as a consultant, and educate the UNT Dallas community. 

Position Overview

The Disability Services Coordinator assists the Director of Disability in interpreting medical/psychological documentation, determining and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities and creating their Accommodation Letters, thus facilitating equal access to programs, services, and facilities for University of North Texas at Dallas campuses. 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two (2) years of student services, student affairs, counseling, psychology, or social work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Knowledge of Texas and federal rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Knowledge of disability laws for Higher Education including Section 504 and 508 of the Rehab Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure; to adjust to constant changes.
• Ability to maintain complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature; and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
• Working knowledge of assistive computer technology.
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment inclusive of student, staff, and faculty of varying social, economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to create and implement events.
• Skilled in decision making and leadership.
• Experience with accommodation management software system such as Accommodate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with two years of experience working with persons with disabilities in a
  educational setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Works with the Director of Disabilities to manage a caseload of students requiring services through the Office of Disability Services needs.
• Schedule and Proctor exams for those students requiring testing through the Disability Services Office.
• Conducts initial interview and reviews medical/psychological information to determine eligibility and to determine the students accommodation/accessibility.
• Assists with official office communications with all students, faculty and staff. 
• Collaborate with other offices in Student Affairs as well as other departments to support students, staff, faculty and the community members with disabilities.
• Be knowledgeable on the Americans with Disability Act, Title 504 and Title 508 of the Rehab Act as they relate to higher education.
• Develop and Provide Disability Awareness training.
• Advocate for students with disabilities.
• Maintain current information on federal and state legislations in regards to disability services.
• Work with the Director of Disability Services to develop and revise policies and procedures for the Disability Services Office.
• Be knowledgeable on the Americans with Disability Act, Title 504 and Title 508 of the Rehab Act as they relate to higher education.
• Arrange for assistive technology for students. 
• On a case by case basis, the coordinator will determine appropriate accommodations for student by consultation with student, third party vendors and other staff.
• Ensure that all personal student information is secure.
• Maintain paper/electronic student files. 
• Work with the Director of Disability Services to coordinate the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities according to disability laws (note taking, CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation), sign language interpreting, exam accommodations and other course accommodations.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Environmental Hazards:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings and weekends according to programming

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.