Accessibility Advisor

Job Description

Accessibility Advisor

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About This Role

Responsible for providing specialized guidance and services to current, new, and prospective students with disabilities. Conducts comprehensive intake interviews with students. Reviews disability diagnosis documentations and evaluations for completeness. Engages in the interactive process with students, and approves appropriate accommodations. Provides academic advising and priority registration for students with disabilities. Assists students in preparing for disability related appeals and substitution petitions. Maintains files and database of disabilities and accommodations.

What a Day Of An Accessibility Advisor Looks Like:

• Provides services and activities, which promote uniform accessibility to students with disabilities in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manages a case load of students for academic advising and accommodations to aid in retention and completion. Provides academic advising according to career pathway that meet program and graduation requirements.
• Researches, demonstrates, and recommends assistive technology tools and services to support student retention and completion. Conducts assistive technology workshops for students, faculty and staff.
• Assists in the delivery of various testing programs including analyzing test results and identifying areas requiring further attention.
• Monitors standards for the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and adherence to health information in compliance with featured and State laws and the college’s privacy practices. Full access to protected health information (PHI).
• Handles security and confidentiality of State, national, and college tests and records, scoring procedures and data collection and reporting.
• Prepares, reviews, and revises required reports for various internal and external requests. Ensures accuracy and completeness of reports.
• Maintains, manages, and distributes the inventory of assistive technology equipment.
• Identifies user requirements, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations for the product selection.
• Resolves conflict, negotiation and implement solutions. Escalates conflict to the next appropriate level of management.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of related experience, to include advising, coaching, presenting or support experience
  
  

Knowledge Of:

• Laws governing student disabilities in education
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) within 30 days of employment
  
  

Skilled In:

• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Effective time and task management
• Attention to detail
  
  

Ability To:

• Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Travel to other campus locations
• Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance
• Use various video conference platforms
  
  

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver’s license
  
  

Skill In:

Preferred, but not a must:

• American Sign Language
  
  

Ability:

• Bilingual speaking
• Demonstrated experience with video editing applications
  
  

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, Or Special Requirements:

• ADA Coordinator Training Certification
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Demand:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Use of video display terminal
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Communicate information orally and in writing
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Work a fluctuating work schedule
  
  

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $42,583.00 annually; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose and employees have a sense of belonging.
• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. There is available medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.
• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.
  
  

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of 2/26/24

Employment Information

Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.
• An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
  
  

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled