Coordinator of Disability Services

Cornell College invites applications for the position of coordinator of disability services.

The coordinator works with students with documented disabilities to determine and implement appropriate housing and academic accommodations.

The position supports faculty and provides training, as needed, in implementing academic accommodations and universal design.

The coordinator also supports the Division of Student Life on division and institutional initiatives and supervises the part-time testing coordinator position.

This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment.

Duties & Responsibilities


* Serve as a point of contact for students with disabilities and their families, keep records of documented disabilities, and determine accommodations based on documentation and regulations. 


* Assist the Academic Advising, Academic Support, and Content Tutoring offices in supporting the development of learning strategies for students with disabilities. 


* Work with faculty to implement appropriate accommodations.

Coordinate training opportunities for faculty related to accommodations and accessibility. 


* Consult with faculty on specific student concerns related to accommodations and accessibility.


* Assist faculty with procuring accessible course materials.


* Consult with marketing and communications on accessibility related materials for websites and other digital accessibility.


* Support pre-orientation programs, particularly for students with disabilities or other learning challenges. 


* Develop and conduct accommodations and accessibility orientation sessions for new faculty and adjunct faculty, serve as the primary contact for accessibility questions. 


* Supervise Testing Coordinator and oversee all testing for students with accommodations


* Serve on the CARE team as needed.


* Serve as a consultant on relevant college committees regarding accessibility and disability advocacy. 


* Support the Division of Student Life in divisional and institutional initiatives such as division wide programming and retention efforts


* Serve as a Conduct Officer


* Assist the Admission Office with the recruitment of students with disabilities and attending Campus Visit events.


* Maintain knowledge of state and federal legislation of ADA and Section 504 and ensure Cornell is compliant with current policies and procedures.

Responsible for updating appropriate individuals of changes to ADA and/or Section 504 and maintaining an updated website with information for the college community.


* Other duties as assigned. 

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