Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

Institution: Spalding University - Louisville, KY

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt, (partial) Grant-Funded

Position Overview:

The Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services plays a vital role in supporting the success of students with documented or suspected disabilities, or who need additional academic assistance via accommodation implementation, success coaching, and tutoring/reading instruction. As part of the TRIO SSS program, the Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services assists in the implementation of program services, student engagement strategies, and compliance efforts. This position is responsible for supporting students with disabilities, and providing training and support to faculty and staff in Universal Design for Learning principles. The Coordinator helps ensure that program goals related to student persistence, academic achievement, and graduation are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with students with disabilities to assess and implement academic and/or residential accommodation needs

Assist students in exploring and learning tools and strategies to enhance their academic success, including technology tools to promote access and learning

Serve in a tutoring/reading instruction capacity to support student learning

Connect students with internal and external supports, including counseling services, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and similar

Provide individualized success coaching services to a caseload of students

Assist students in the development of their academic reading skills

Assist faculty and staff ensuring materials are in an accessible format based on Universal Design for Learning principles

Facilitate learning groups or workshops on topics such as ADHD Academic Skills

Assist in the collection and documentation of student data for federal reporting and internal assessment purposes.

Collaborate with campus departments and external partners to connect students with additional resources and services and participate in new student orientations, summer bridge programming, and other student engagement activities.

Monitor student progress and intervene as needed to support academic standing and persistence, including faculty-initiated progress reports and alerts.

Contribute to the development and implementation of program assessments and evaluations.

Support the Director of Accessibility and Academic Success and the Director of the TRIO SSS program in preparing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal TRIO regulations.

Participate in professional development and TRIO-related trainings and conferences.

Foster an inclusive, supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

Teach a section of SU-100: Successful Student Strategies and/or USR: 092 University Studies Reading as requested.

Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Student Affairs, Education, Counseling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related field.

Minimum of two years of experience working with persons with disabilities, ideally in an educational setting.

Familiarity with federal TRIO regulations and grant-funded program operations is preferred.

Knowledge of barriers to higher education faced by low-income, first generation and/or students with disabilities. Skills & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of barriers to post-secondary education faced by first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ideally in a postsecondary setting

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and student data management systems.

Commitment to student success and equity in higher education.

Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments.

Working Conditions and Hours:

This is a full-time, 12-month position with a standard 40-hour work week. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required to support program activities. The role is primarily campus-based, with occasional off-site meetings or events. The Coordinator works in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.

Funding Statement:

This position is partially funded through the TRIO SSS grant and is contingent upon continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors', master's and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University's policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.