Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services Position Available In Lumpkin, Georgia

Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services
University of North Georgia, United States
about 14 hours ago

Location:

Dahlonega, GEORGIA

Job Type:

FullTime
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services. The coordinator will be responsible for supporting a comprehensive university-wide effort to ensure that all students with documented disabilities are provided with the support they need to have access to all university programs and academic opportunities. Staff member will be responsible for assisting students on Dahlonega and Blue Ridge campuses. Responsible for travelling to multiple UNG campuses.
Promotes and facilitates the retention and access of all students with disabilities through active and focused engagement. Promotes the services of SAS to the university community through various communication strategies. May have to proctor some tests and monitors and promotes the note-taking system, the Peer mentoring system, the student data base, and the overall office operations and organization.
Supports campus-wide programs and services for all students with disabilities. Assists by reviewing requests, documents, and eligibility for academic accommodations.
Communicates information about program services to faculty, staff, students, and guests with disabilities to ensure programmatic and physical access to the university. Educates the university community about the issues affecting students with disabilities through periodic seminars, workshops, and other appropriate means, including but not limited to forums, speakers, classroom presentations, and orientations.
Periodically attends professional conferences, workshops and trainings to stay current on issues affecting students with disabilities. Serves on division and university committees as designated. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Monitors and advocates for universal design, addresses and advocates during American Disabilities Act conflicts and promotes services that make the campus more accessible.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong knowledge of office and administrative practices and principles
Strong working knowledge of providing reasonable accommodations as defined by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Strong knowledge of Assistive Learning Technology, including hardware and software for students with disabilities. Requires working knowledge of most computer office software, including BANNER, Windows, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer-service and interpersonal skills; outstanding organizational and time-management skills; and excellent problem-solving skills. Bachelor’s Degree Required.
Must have some working knowledge of the American Disabilities Acts (including ADAAA), as well as 508 and 504 compliance.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at usg/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at usg/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at ung/about/mission-vision-values.php Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will travel 1-24%
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Position of Trust + Education