Job title: Access Coordinator
Company: University of Colorado Boulder
Job description: Access CoordinatorRequisition Number:63375Location:Boulder, ColoradoCityBoulderStateColoradoEmployment Type:University StaffSchedule:Full-TimePosting Close Date:23-Apr-2025Date Posted:14-Apr-2025Job SummaryDisability Services (DS) encourages applications for an Access Coordinator! The DS team envisions a fully accessible, integrated, and universally designed campus community. This position works with other Disability Access Coordinators and departmental team members to ensure effective program and service delivery occurs in alignment with established processes and guidelines. This position provides direct service to faculty, students, and staff of the university, and requires a collaborative approach within the department, division, and entire university community.This position determines and grants appropriate academic accommodations, adjustments or auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities in the post-secondary setting which requires expertise in interpretation and application of disability law. This position supports students with disabling conditions by assisting in identifying campus resources, development of self-advocacy skills, development of appropriate academic strategies, and navigation of the diverse and complex campus community.The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreDisability Services is dedicated to providing students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in university programs, courses and activities through reasonable accommodations and services. Our office is here to support students, staff and faculty with accommodation requests, implementation, guidance and general information.What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeDetermining AccommodationsCollaborate with students in building a network of available resources to improve participation in the university community and the larger community related to student needs. Determine appropriate program response and degree of advocacy needed to students, faculty, staff, or others in compliance with federal, state, and local legislation and case law, and university policies. Review documentation with regard to currency, completeness, and appropriateness in accordance with ADA, Sections 504 and 508, the ADAAA, Fair Housing Act and Disability Services documentation guidelines. Determine appropriateness of documentation submitted and whether requests for accommodations in the classroom or for examinations, including assistive technology and programmatic access, in the housing, dining and parking areas are supported by the documentation. Determine and communicate accommodations based on diagnostic information, current impact in the post-secondary setting, reasonableness of the request, standards of practice and student request, including breadth and depth of prescriptive intervention strategies based on diagnostic information. Review diagnostic test results, discuss requests based on results, then work individually with students to formalize an accommodation plan.Guidance and ReferralAdvise students with respect to skills and issues in the following areas: rights and responsibilities regarding academic accommodations with regard to legal parameters of the ADA, Sections 504 and 508, the ADAAA, Fair Housing Act and Disability Services and university policies. Advise with regard to academic requirements, self-advocacy, career issues specific to disabling conditions and needs, university rules/regulations/policies. Make decisions with consideration of referral to ancillary resources, both on and off campus, as necessary. Determine when and how to provide written and verbal communications on behalf of students to be supportive of the students within the legal parameters and established departmental standards of practice. Provide information sessions, phone or email responses to prospective students and their parents regarding program philosophy, university requirements, expectations and support services available in the larger university community.Disability Services, University and Community ResourceProvide consultation services, in-service training and programming about disabilities to the university, local and state communities with respect to definitions, perspectives, implications, applications of professional research, disability as diversity, state and federal laws, transition to and from post secondary. Provide cultural programming about issues related to disability and diversity. Provide leadership coordination for projects such as web maintenance, student leadership, mentoring, specialized workshops, assistive technology, diversity, departmental liaisons, student surveys, university proctoring, etc. Represent DS as a participant on various university committees.May be asked to assist in other areas of the office when needed, including supporting special projects, coverage of the front desk and assistance with proctoring exams.Professional DevelopmentAttend and present at professional conferences, workshops, lunch and learns, seminars, training sessions, or professional organizational meetings. Stay abreast of current research in the field by reviewing publications, journals, technical information, etc. Summarize and synthesize new information to exchange with colleagues either in a written or oral manner. Anticipate future needs and trends of post-secondary disability issues.What You Should Know
- This position will work in a hybrid work modality.
- This position’s anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday during regular business hours. There will be occasional weekend and evening hours required.
What We Can OfferThe salary for this position is $55,000 annually.BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the .Be StatementsBe adaptable. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling or closely related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
- Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and ability to manage discord.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
- An ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- The ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Attention to detail.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, special education, rehabilitation, psychology, or a closely related field.
- Two years professional experience working with adolescents and/or adults with disabilities in an educational or comparable institutional setting.
Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.Please apply by April 23, 2025 for consideration.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through .In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human ResourcesPosting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
Expected salary: $55000 per year
Location: Boulder, CO
Job date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:27:45 GMT
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