Academic ADA Coordinator

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties: 

In alignment with Webster University’s strategic plan and within the purview of the Reeg Academic Resource Center, the Academic ADA Coordinator is responsible for a case load of students with documented disabilities by providing academic and educational guidance and counseling. The Academic ADA Coordinator supports disability services, which includes providing and coordinating services for students with documented disabilities. Additionally, the Academic ADA Coordinator works with faculty and staff members, community organizations (such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, etc.), and the general public to meet the needs of students with disabilities.  Reports to the Director, Reeg Academic Resource Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Provide academic and educational guidance and counseling to students with documented disabilities, including documenting and developing academic accommodations, working with faculty and staff members to ensure equal academic access, and providing personalized assistance for and academic support to these students.
• Make referrals to appropriate University and community resources to help students with documented disabilities attain their life and educational goals.
• Counsel and support undeclared students in determining and declaring an academic major.
• Assist students with disabilities in making a smooth transition to the University and in maintaining a well-balanced University experience through face-to-face and/or telephone meetings. 
• Identify specific campus services, including peer tutoring, academic ADA accommodations, the Writing Center, the Testing Center and Counseling, for student success based on individual students’ needs, and tutor students as needed.
• Communicate with faculty members to identify academic issues and provide early intervention strategies.
• Communicate with parents and families of students, upon consent, to generate a system of support for students.
• Promote awareness of university services for students with disabilities throughout the global University community (students, faculty and staff members, and administration). 
• Develop, maintain, assess, and continually improve disability services policies and procedures.
• Report program news and statistics to the appropriate members of the University community.
• Investigate and pursue grant opportunities to support disability services efforts at Webster.
• Support other functions and the growth of the Academic Resource Center as needed.
• Keep current with regard to best practices within the field by engaging in professional development opportunities and, where possible, presenting at such conferences and workshops.
• Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Functional/Technical Skills*

• Master’s degree in guidance and counseling, adult and higher education, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, clinical psychology, or a related area is required.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is required.
• Must have experience in advising and/or mentoring students in a higher education setting.
• Must be able to multitask and perform various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must be able to perform job responsibilities while managing and responding to frequent interruptions.
• Must possess skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Must handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to calmly and efficiently handle interactions ranging from routine to emergency with faculty and staff members and students.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong computer skills and experience with online services are desired.
• Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills are required.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage work-related stress.

Requisite Experience*

• Must have at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator.

Standard Schedule: Monday - Friday- 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional evening and weekend hours. Flexible/Remote work arrangement is available in accordance with Webster University's Flexible and/or Remote Work Arrangement policy and use by individual employees is at the discretion of the supervisor and unit leadership based on department and University needs. 

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:  Within the normal range of an office environment.  May be required to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Functional/Technical Skills

Master’s degree in guidance and counseling, adult and higher education, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, clinical psychology, or a related area is required.

• Experience working with students with disabilities is required.
• Must have experience in advising and/or mentoring students in a higher education setting.
• Must be able to multitask and perform various responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must be able to perform job responsibilities while managing and responding to frequent interruptions.
• Must possess skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Must handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to calmly and efficiently handle interactions ranging from routine to emergency with faculty and staff members and students.
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong computer skills and experience with online services are desired.
• Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent oral, written and communication skills are required.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and manage work-related stress.

Requisite Experience

• Must have at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator.