A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE
Coordinator of Disability Services (part-time)
DEPARTMENT
Wraparound Services
REPORTS TO
Director of Wraparound Services
PRIMARY LOCATION
Fall River, MA
POSITION STATUS
This is a part-time, temporary, MCCC-unit professional without benefits not to exceed 18.5 hours per week.
SALARY:
$36.55/hr
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Disabilities Coordinator plays an important role in ensuring students with learning disabilities receive equal access to college programs, activities, and services. This position coordinates comprehensive disability services including program development, accommodations, compliance with ADA and related legislation, outreach, grant administration, and supervision of assigned staff. The Coordinator collaborates across campus and with external partners to promote disability awareness, support student success, and foster an inclusive academic environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct student support for an assigned caseload of up to 125 students with a focus on working with students with complex or intersecting disabilities. Engage with students regularly to establish meaningful interpersonal relationships. Coordinate with external diagnostic, vocational, and funding agencies to enhance student success. Collaborate with faculty, advisors, coaches, tutors, family members, and external service providers within legal and institutional guidelines to support students. Conduct detailed intake interviews and review medical and diagnostic documentation to determine student needs and eligibility for reasonable accommodations. Design, implement, and monitor individualized strategic learning plans incorporating reasonable accommodations. Oversee accommodations provision including extended testing time, adaptive technology, and accessible instructional materials. Serve as the single point of contact for outside agencies (e.g., Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission) and contracted vendors (e.g., interpreters, assistive technology, specialized devices) to coordinate services for students. Manage conversion of course materials and exams into accessible formats (audio, Braille, large print). Supervise alternative testing sites to ensure accessibility and appropriate accommodations. Develop and maintain a comprehensive network of academic support services and alternative learning/testing methodologies tailored for students with disabilities. Implement policies and procedures ensuring compliance with ADA, Section 504, FERPA, and relevant federal and state laws. Support grant-related activities including application and compliance reporting. Maintain accurate student records, databases, and program documentation using designated Bristol systems including, but not limited to, Banner, EAB Navigate 360, and Maxient. Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution for disability-related concerns involving students, faculty, and staff. Maintain current knowledge of disability laws, regulations, assistive technologies, and best practices. Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE:
Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. Minimum of a Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Sociology, or a closely related field, such as student personnel or higher education. • Minimum of six (6) years of experience and/or training that includes learning disabilities assessment and program coordination, ADA compliance, vocational rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, or adaptive/assistive technology. •An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 business software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Strong written and verbal communication, including interpersonal skills. Demonstrated understanding of higher education principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to work occasional evening hours and weekends. Reliable transportation to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or worksites as required. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional experience working with Banner Student Information Systems, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate 360, and Maxient. Demonstrated experience working in higher education, with a preference for experience working at a community college. Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English, with a preference for American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, or Portuguese.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Ability:
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight.
Sensory Requirements:
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors:
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.
Application Instructions:
TO APPLY
Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.
REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS
1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application. 2) A current resume/curriculum vitae. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization. A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions. The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
