Primary contact person on campus for students with disabilities. Approves, oversees, arranges, and/or provides accommodations and support services for qualified students, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Responsibilities include evaluation of documentation presented; implementing or arranging support services; providing group and individual faculty training; liaison between teaching faculty and their program students, representing department in course and event planning and implementation, representing department on campus academic and student affairs committees, and communicating department and individual student needs to campus administration.
Typical Essential Duties
Incumbents in this class focus on providing professional-level support services to students and prospective students in single areas or across a number of disciplines that may include admissions, financial aid, academic advising, career services, international students, and disability services. In addition to providing student support services, incumbents are responsible for developing internal and external partnerships to enhance services; conducting program assessment and evaluation to ensure effective delivery of services; making referrals for resources to assist in the students' career and educational success; and serving as a liaison between high schools, students, employers, and the college. Incumbents in this class perform professional-level student support activities and may have formal supervisory responsibility for program staff.
Requirements:
Education:
Master's degree in a related field to assigned area, doctorate preferred. Background in counseling, exceptional education, rehabilitation, or similar field strongly preferred.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
Experience:
One (1) year experience working with students with disabilities, cognitive test instrument interpretation, and adaptive curriculum and equipment. Experience in working with postsecondary faculty and students preferred.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.
Knowledge:
Skills:
Physical:
License:
None.
Responsibilities:
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. |
Potential Frequency |
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1. |
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. |
Daily 10% |
2. |
Develops and proposes program plans for assigned area of responsibility, which includes: writing academic/student goals, ensuring alignment with overall College goals; monitoring and evaluating program compliance with applicable goals and intended results. |
Daily 20% |
3. |
Monitors compliance with specified guidelines and requirements in assigned area; investigates and resolves problematic issues. |
Daily 30% |
4. |
Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other information; represents the department on committees, advocacy groups, and/or related groups. |
Daily 30% |
5. |
Prepares, reviews, and submits a variety of reports, work papers, contracts, communications, schedules, and/or statements to and from internal departments, external agencies, and/or other applicable organizations. |
Daily 10% |
6. |
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. |
As Required |
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.
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