Disability Services Coordinator - College Of Law

Title: Disability Services Coordinator

• College of Law

Employee Classification: Disability Services Coord

Campus: University of North Texas

• Dallas

Division: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Disability Services-520010

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $55,000.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us

• Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Office of Disability Services seeks to empower students to manage challenges and

limitations imposed by disabilities. Our services aim to provide students with exceptional services as they transition to college or continue their studies. The office serves students with learning, physical, health, or psychiatric disabilities in managing the varying demands of the University experience. In addition to serving students, we assist the University community in making programs, services, and activities accessible for everyone.

The core functions of the Office of Disability Services are put in place accommodations which are deemed appropriate in adherence with Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAA), provision of reasonable accommodations, act as a consultant, and educate the UNT Dallas community.

Position Overview

The Disability Services Coordinator assists the Office of Disability Services in interpreting medical/psychological documentation, determining and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities and creating their Accommodation Letters, thus facilitating equal access to programs, services, and facilities for University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law and Main campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and two years of student services, student affairs, counseling, psychology, or social work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

• Knowledge of Texas and federal rules and regulations related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

• Knowledge of disability laws for Higher Education including Section 504 and 508 of the Rehab Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to work under pressure; to adjust to constant changes.

• Ability to maintain complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature; and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.

• Working knowledge of assistive computer technology.

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.

• Ability to create and implement events

• Skill in decision-making and leadership

• Experience with accommodation management software system such as Accommodate

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree with two years of experience working with persons with disabilities in a

educational setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Works with the Director of Disabilities to manage a caseload of students requiring services through the Office of Disability Services.

• Conducts initial interview and reviews medical/psychological information to determine eligibility and to determine the student's accommodation/accessibility needs

• Work with the Director of Disability Services to coordinate the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities according to disability laws (note taking, CART (Communication Access Real-time Translation), sign language interpreting, exam accommodations and other course accommodations.

• On a case-by-case basis, the coordinator will determine appropriate accommodations for student by consultation with student, third party vendors and other staff.

• Schedule and Proctor exams for those students requiring testing through the Disability Services Office.

• Collaborate with other offices in Student Affairs as well as other departments to support students, staff, faculty and the community members with disabilities.

• Develop and Provide Disability Awareness training.

• Advocate for students with disabilities.

• Assists with official office communications with all students, faculty and staff.

• Work with the Director of Disability Services to develop and revise policies and procedures for the Disability Services Office.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday (8:00 am

• 5:00 pm), some evenings and weekends according to programming

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.