Galveston College Galveston , TX 77550
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Summary
The Accessibility Service Assistant is responsible for a variety technical and administrative duties and responsibilities in support of the Accessibility Services. Assignments may include IT and technical and equipment support, compiling and analyzing data, coordinating multiple concurrent activities, and interacting with individuals and groups at most levels in the organization. Assists in the everyday operation, special projects and time-sensitive duties of the assigned office. Performs a variety of support duties which requires a range of skills and knowledge of local, state, federal and organizational policies and procedures within a confidential environment.
Essential Functions
Perform disability student intakes:
Evaluation and verification of medical documentation
Creation of Academic Adjustment Agreement
Coordination with student, instructors, program directors, departments and outside entities to provide academic adjustments and/or provide auxiliary aids.
Maintains knowledge of accessibility laws, policies, procedures and practices
Assist IT and Media by pe1forming time-sensitive, technical duties required for timely accommodations and ADA compliance
Assists in the coordination of providing alternative text such as e-books and large-print
Provides trained reader and scribe services as needed
Organizes and maintains the Accessibility Center's electronic filing system; ensures accuracy and completeness of confidential files and records; files and retrieves documents, creates statistical reports
Knowledge of equipment, software and services needed for accommodations (i.e., CART, remote sign-language interpreters, remote note-taking, etc.)
Assists with set-up of auxiliary aid equipment in classrooms and assists students and faculty with technology needed for accommodations in internet courses.
Assists in training students, staff, and faculty on the use of auxiliary aids, software, services, technology and accessibility aps
Assist in locating resources, acquiring bids, etc. for technological auxiliary aids, software, services and aps.
Performs administrative duties required by the Supervisor to support routine and special projects
Assists with processing in-coming and out-going mail, including email
Plans daily and prioritizes to accomplish the assigned tasks along with routine jobs to meet established deadlines
Creates and maintains course master database and semester schedules in the computer system
Assists the Counseling/Advising front office when needed
Greets and assists students, staff and community in person and by telephone, in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner
Exercises professionalism in use of correct grammar, work attendance habits and attire;
Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees
Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required
Maybe required to attend overnight training conferences
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Skills and Ability
Master's degree with emphasis in Counseling, Career Counseling, Psychology, Student Personnel, Social Work or equivalent;
LPC, NCC, or equivalent licensure/certification;
Five-year experience in a high school and/or community college setting working with student academic preparedness, admissions, student advisement, student support services;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with prospective students, college and high school faculty, staff and the public and commitment to a team building approach;
Ability to work effectively within an ethnic, cultural and socially diverse student population;
Experience in budget development and management;
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and the general public in a courteous manner;
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of integrated software systems and Microsoft
Office applications;
Demonstrated skills in establish and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty and the public;
Demonstrated skills in facilitating and modeling a quality customer service orientation;
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to think "outside the box" and to lead and manage change, as well as the recruiting and admissions processes of the College
Preferred
Work Environment
How to Apply (each of these four items must be completed)
Complete and submit the Galveston College Application (Word doc below)
Submit a resume
Submit a cover letter
Submit unofficial transcripts
Please note, applicants must be Texas residents or willing to relocate. Galveston College is not registered for employment outside of the state of Texas.*
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