Student Accessibility Coordinator
Student Accessibility Coordinator
Job ID: 270447
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!
Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.
To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/
Location
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA
Department Information
Department of Student Accessibility Resource Center
Job Summary
Facilitate accommodations and provide services for students with documented disabilities.
Responsibilities
• Provide information about disability related services and documentation requirements to current and prospective students, parents, and high school staff and students. Armstrong campus: Oversee test proctoring
• Provide individual counseling regarding campus and community resources. Meets with students to discuss accommodation needs, review medical and psychological documentation, and approve accommodations
• Teach students to utilize technology to access resources
• Administer and monitor examinations with accommodations to students with disabilities
• This entails scheduling of tests, reserving testing rooms, acquiring and returning tests, and proctoring tests
• Collaborate with local, state and national organizations to obtain information on current resources for students with disabilities
• Communicate with faculty, staff and administration to assure that students with disabilities have equal access to all institutional programs and services
• Maintains confidential files including medical documentation and case notes
• Participate in SOAR, high school fairs and open house events
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience, which could include professional work experience, graduate assistantship experience, and/or appropriate collegiate experience
Proposed Salary
$19.95 - $21.50 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
KNOWLEDGE
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
April 11, 2024
Application review may begin on April 4, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at mailto:hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or mailto:oneusgsupport@usg.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Other Information
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Background Check
• Standard + Education
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5142242
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