Disability Services Specialist

Position Summary

The Advising, Counseling, & Support Services Department is recruiting for one part time Disability Services Specialist. This position, which will work up to 29 hours per week, is non-benefits eligible but TRS eligible, is responsible for coordinating classroom and campus accommodations for students with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunity for their academic success. Works closely with all Academic Advisors to develop and implement programs and activities that encourage student learning and development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborates as a team member with recruiters, advisors, other Student Services staff and faculty in developing, coordinating and implementing classroom accommodations for students with disabilities
• Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student documents and records in accordance with Victoria College and FERPA policies
• Contributes to an environment that is inviting and positive to enhance the delivery of student support services
• Participates on committees, attends professional development opportunities in regards to disability services and disseminates relevant information
• Evaluates students' challenges that may impact their ability to achieve academic success and provides interventions that include connecting them to campus and/or community resources
• Evaluates performance, maintains files and grant related accounts of students with disabilities
• Request, review and interpret/analyze student records and diagnostic information, evaluate student eligibility, and make advising, instructional, and environmental recommendations when appropriate as needed
• Develops and establishes Letters of Accommodations for students with disabilities in collaboration with Director, Faculty and Deans when appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Advising and Counseling Services

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or student development/affairs.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with students requiring accommodations
• Requires 2 years strong customer service experience.
• Must support and have a clear understanding of the mission of community college.
• Experience working an educational environment and working with a diverse population is preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with software, including MS Office, Internet, Banner, and email.
• Ability to accomplish business tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures.
• Sensitivity to diverse populations and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Carl D Perkins Vocational-Technical Educational Act, ADA, Veterans Affairs, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Teacher Aid Exemption Program,
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Demands

• Exhibit keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, reach
• Utilize telephone system
• Ability to interact verbally with students