Educational Support and Disability Services Coordinator

Categories: North Central Region 6

Department:

Student Services

Institution:

Peru State College

Date Posted:

Oct 23 2024 12:15PM

Close Date:

Dec 23 2024
 

Position Description

Responsibilities: The Educational Support and Disability Services Coordinator works with faculty, staff, students, and appropriate outside agencies to identify, employ, and evaluate appropriate resources and methods to assist students in addressing obstacles to academic success for students both in and outside of the classroom. Coordinates all services ensuring compliance with ADA and provides leadership and consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities. Coordinates activities surrounding the tutoring of students; including hiring, coaching, and monitoring tutors. Develop and implement assessment of tutoring and disability support services. Provides probationary advising services. Will also be responsible for coordinating tutorial and disability accommodation services. This position also provides test-proctoring and student advising services and will serve on the campus Welcome Week Committee which helps support new student arrival, programming, and connections to campus. This position is exempt regarding FLSA overtime provisions. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.

Duties

Responsibilities: The Educational Support and Disability Services Coordinator works with faculty, staff, students, and appropriate outside agencies to identify, employ, and evaluate appropriate resources and methods to assist students in addressing obstacles to academic success for students both in and outside of the classroom. Coordinates all services ensuring compliance with ADA and provides leadership and consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities. Coordinates activities surrounding the tutoring of students; including hiring, coaching, and monitoring tutors. Develop and implement assessment of tutoring and disability support services. Provides probationary advising services. Will also be responsible for coordinating tutorial and disability accommodation services. This position also provides test-proctoring and student advising services and will serve on the campus Welcome Week Committee which helps support new student arrival, programming, and connections to campus. This position is exempt regarding FLSA overtime provisions. This position is covered by the NSCPA negotiated agreement.

Application Process

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply at www.peru.edu. Please submit application, resume and cover letter.

Institution Information

GENERAL INFORMATION: PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Additional Information

PSC is an equal opportunity institution. PSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities, including but not limited to admission decisions. The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College’s non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reports regarding discrimination or harassment may be directed to the following Compliance Coordinator. In addition, inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator: Ms. Eulanda Cade, Peru State College, Administration Building, Room 312, PO Box 10, 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010, (402) 872-2230 [email protected]

Contact Information

Eulanda Cade, Director of Human Resources - [email protected]

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree in counseling or education and experience working with tutorial and/or disability service programs are strongly preferred. A working knowledge of ADA compliance laws, best practices in higher education learning assistance programming, and theory associated with intrusive academic advising also strongly preferred. Familiarity with tutorial strategies, ability to provide programmatic leadership, and proficiency in verbal and written communication are preferred. Should have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively within a team environment and a commitment to student success as well as ability to maintain confidentiality. This position is subject to veterans preference.