Student Accessibility Manager

Job Description Responsible for the leadership and management operations of the campus Center for Student Accessibility while complying with federal and state laws that provide eligible students with access to college resources. This includes ensuring students with documented disabilities are provided equal access to programs, activities, services and resources. Educates, guides, and collaborates with faculty and staff regarding student disability support related matters. Pay Grade: 60 Base Pay: $50,440.00. Offer amount based on College's Salary Schedule guidelines. Duties and Responsibilities: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary) Manages a program to counsel students, families, and staff individually and in groups, to assist them in understanding the needs of students with disabilities, social, behavioral and emotional factors that affect educational progress, and vocational adjustment. Includes crisis intervention and specialized counseling programs. Investigates student problems and addresses disciplinary issues with students in the program when necessary. Monitors professional standards of qualifications for services and maintains current program policies and procedures. Evaluates assistive technology platforms. Develops, revises, assesses, evaluates and delivers college-wide training programs, activities, and events to improve awareness, knowledge, and skills regarding accessibility, diversity, and disability inclusion. Develops partnerships within the community to support transition to college, retention and completion. Acts as a College liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders. Communicates program information internally and externally. Develops short-term and long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations. Develops policy recommendations for consideration and adoption. Monitors and evaluate the performance of your employees. Develops and trains staff. Performs needs analysis, arranges, coordinates, delivers, evaluates, and monitors staff development. May manage multiple campuses and teams. 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). Conducts all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for a department, campus, or college. 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. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Required Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree Four years related experience, and experience counseling underserved populations Two years of experience in advising Knowledge of: Laws governing student disabilities in education Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Ability to: Demonstrate critical thinking and interpersonal skills 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 Accurately manage a budget Work in a variety of settings to deliver services to students without a decrease in performance Work in remote setting or travel to other campus locations Use various video conference platforms Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Counseling or related discipline Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: ADA Coordinator Training Certification Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) – Active Membership at the state or national level 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 Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communication Proofread and check documents for accuracy 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. 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 About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates and workforce development programs. With more than 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer In accordance with The Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as "the Sunshine Laws," all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the employment process should contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources/Equity Officer or Executive Director of Human Resources, at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints need to be filed within 180 days from the closing date of the position for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated and a timely response provided. The College prohibits the retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.

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