Student Accessibility Services/Deaf Services Coordinator

Job Title

Student Accessibility Services/Deaf Services Coordinator

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Student Accessibility Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Student Accessibility Services Coordinator, under general direction of the director, assists in the daily operations of services and programs administered by the Office of Student Accessibility Services. In-office position in Stephenville Texas with work hours of Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours/late hours as needed; Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Must be able to work remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services to students that identify as Deaf or Hard of Hearing (HOH) and other students seeking accommodations.

• Oversees the daily operation of the office, services administered including coordinating accommodation request process, faculty training, and consultation.

• Reviews accommodation applications, communicates with students pertaining to documentation and arranges student appointments to meet with the director.

• Provides accurate information and guidance to stakeholders such as incoming students, parents, faculty and staff, contacting the office about accommodations.

• Assists with hiring, training, and supervision of graduate assistant staff.

• Design, development and implementation of student-centered programming and supports focusing on students with differing learning abilities.

• Collaborate with various offices/departments on campus to ensure appropriate access to university programs.

• Serves on assigned committees.

• Additional tasks/duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Rehabilitation.

• Level 1 or above Interpreter certification from the Texas Commission for the Deaf or Registry of Interpreters for Deaf.

• Two years of experience in American Sign Language Interpretation.

• Experience in providing interpreting services in an educational setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable Federal and State laws.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to adhere to federal and state regulations pertaining to the storage of confidential student documentation.

• Ability to interpret standard psychological assessments and diagnostic methods for use in determining accommodations.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

Appropriate certifications, licensure, and/or registration as determined by specified professional field of study.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) - scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance

• Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

• Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees' insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave

• Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

• Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.