What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accommodation Assistant - Temporary position at Trinity University?
Job Family Group:
StaffDepartment/Office:
Student Accessibility Services (Laura Ramsey)Time Type:
Part timeCompensation:
Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Job Description:
Responsible for meeting with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) students to develop and approve accommodation plans under thedirection of the SAS Director.
Reviews documentation to determine eligibility for SAS services. Makes recommendations to the Director for reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students applying for services. Coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Meets with active and incoming SAS clients to verify the adequacy and effectiveness of existing accommodations and services provided. Confers with the Director to make adjustments, as necessary.
Administers accommodation letters to faculty.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Education, or related area from four-year college or university.
Preferred:
Master's degree or equivalent in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Education, or related area.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
One year of professional experience working in a programmatic setting.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in higher education.
Experience working with a college-age students with accommodations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Preferred:
Understanding of evaluations/IEP/504.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Knowledge of FHA/HUD/OCR legal mandates
Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for 5 business days and exempt staff positions for 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. However, postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University also reserves the right to close the posting if a qualified applicant pool has been received.
Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran
