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Access and Disability Resources Specialist

Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2024

Position Description 

Position Title

Access and Disability Resources Specialist

Secondary Title 


Group / Grade

7

 

Classification

Classified 

Work Location

All Campuses

Overtime Eligible

Non-exempt

Division

Student Learning & Success 

Differentials

 

Department

Access & Disability Resources 

Reports To

Dean of Student Success 

Supervision Received 

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Student Success.

Supervisory Responsibility 

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. May oversee student employees.

 

Position Summary 

The Access and Disability Resources Specialist serves to provide overall departmental administrative support to the department Access and Disability Resources Coordinator by ensuring the implementation of reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities at Rogue Community College and affiliated outreach centers. This position directly supports the Access and Disability Resources Coordinator in the organization of confidential student data and requires a functional knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the federal code.

1.

Advising 

  • Serves as a student advocate and serves as a mediator between faculty and students
  • Consults classroom instructors on accommodation best practices and implementation
  • Severs as college expert on Access & Disability services
2.

Administrative 

  • Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment both in-person and virtually 
  • Compile, create, and maintain reports and materials for the department, including financial and confidential files
  • Compose correspondences, reports, letters, agendas, applications, fliers, etc.
  • Update and maintain filing system 
  • Develop and adhere to confidential office procedures (such as acquiring and storing student diagnosis data)
3.

Alt Format & ASL Operations 

  • Coordinates, monitors, and maintains alternative format products 
  • Administrates ASL interpreting services including scheduling, vendor communications, timecard approval, and processing of POs 
4. 

Guerin Elwood Foundation Fund 

  • Assigns, tracks and reports on findings of test program 
  • Collaboration with local medical practitioners for testing and follow-up procedures 
5.

Other Duties as Assigned

  • May participate in College committees as assigned
  • Engages in professional growth opportunities as assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

Institutional Expectations 

  • Demonstrates our core values of integrity, collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and courage.      
  • Actively contributes to a culture of respect and inclusivity by collaborating effectively with students, colleagues, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
  • Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success.
  • Embraces and leverages appropriate technology to accomplish job functions.
  • Provides high quality, effective service through learning and continuous improvement.
1.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education – A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. 
  • Experience – A minimum of three years progressive experience in clerical functions, and experience with populations with disabilities. Previous community college experience required. 

 Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted:  accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

 Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s).  Please see our Applicant Guide for more information on education/experience equivalency guidelines. 

2.

Preferred Qualifications

  • N/A
3.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Core Competencies) 

  • Knowledge – Disability laws, including the ADA and Section 504 accommodation requirements; post-secondary disability procedures and policies; office procedures and records and budget management; state-of-the-art technology, and varied communication techniques.  
  • Skills – Verbal and written communication skills; mediation/facilitation skills; computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office Suite® products; supervisory skills. 
  • Abilities – Maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students, faculty, and outside agencies; set priorities and work well with minimal supervision; efficiently utilize current computer equipment and software including Microsoft Office Suite® products; operate office equipment for post-secondary disability programs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain accuracy and attention to detail during fast-paced, intense student request periods; demonstrate initiative, appropriate decision-making, and a courteous attitude with personal and sensitive student situations; maintain confidentiality, especially regarding students and student records. Pass a criminal background check, which includes submitting a fingerprint-based Criminal History Verification to the Oregon Department of Education, then to the Oregon State Police and FBI for verification.   
4.

Other Requirements 

  • For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.
5.

Remote Work Options (see AP 7239 Working Remotely for more details)

  • This position functions as an in-person work arrangement, working on-campus with either a set schedule or flexibility depending on operational needs.
6.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.        

  • Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over half of the daily work period (about 75%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, 10-key, telephones, and other standard office equipment.     While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to move materials less than 5 pounds daily, 5-25 pounds occasionally, and over 60 pounds rarely.  This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.
7.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment.  The employee is not exposed to hazardous conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and lighting is adequate.
This is a Full-time Classified, 40 hour per week (100%) position in the Access & Disability Resources department. Starting compensation is entry level for Group 7 on the 2023-24 Classified Salary Schedule.


Position will remain open until filled, with screening scheduled to begin 2/23/2024.   Applications received after the screening date are not guaranteed review. Documents required for submission include a cover letter and resume. Applications missing any of the listed required documents may be considered incomplete and ineligible for further review.


RCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit and retain members of historically underrepresented groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. 

 

CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING ACCOMMODATIONS AND/OR ASSISTANCE DURING THE HIRING PROCESS MAY CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 541-956-7329. ONLY FINALISTS WILL BE INTERVIEWED. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AFTER FINAL SELECTION IS MADE. INTERVIEW COSTS ARE AT APPLICANT'S EXPENSE. FINAL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. FOR POSITIONS WITH A DEGREE REQUIRED, ONLY DEGREES RECEIVED FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION WILL BE ACCEPTED; ACCREDITATION MUST BE RECOGNIZED BY THE OFFICE OF DEGREE AUTHORIZATION, US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY ORS 348.609. 

 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
 Rogue Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

 

Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy information and for a full list of regulatory specific contact persons visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.



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