Accommodations Access Advocate

Accommodations Access Advocate

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Accommodations Access Advocate

Salary

$51,390.00 Annually

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type

Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number

02281

Division

Student Services

Department

Dean of Students Office

Opening Date

10/17/2024

Description

Benefits

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JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This position plays a key role in enacting the College’s commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive and accessible environment to a diverse group of students seeking to learn and grow at Kirkwood. This position will join a team of individuals focused on advocacy, service and support of students with disabilities. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, organization, and problem-solving skills. Access Advocates will be responsible for advocating for equal access to educational opportunities for students by identifying accommodations and removing barriers associated with a disability. The ideal individual collaborates with faculty, staff and the College to remove barriers, and provides education and outreach to support students with disabilities.

The typical schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and identify reasonable accommodations and individualized support plans for students with disabilities

Monitor student progress and teach appropriate skills and interventions necessary to support academic and personal success.

Facilitate communication between students and instructors in the dynamic, interactive process of developing and managing accommodations for students with disabilities

Document and maintain accurate accommodation letters, communications, notes, and related record information

Teach students problem-solving skills that support growth toward academic and personal autonomy

Provide specialized academic support and skill building related to academic, personal and social skills and connect students to resources

Assist with planning and facilitation social events, workshops and activities for students

Create and deliver presentations to students, families, faculty, staff and other groups about accommodations, disability law, students with disabilities, assistive technology

Consult with faculty and staff who are supporting students with disabilities

Engage and support students through the on-boarding process of attending college

Maintain current knowledge of disability-related policies, procedures, assistive and adaptive technology, and law

Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

You are able and willing to provide outstanding customer service and serve as a positive representative of the department and the student services division.

You express yourself clearly and effectively thorough oral and written communications with attention to audience-awareness.

You are committed to understanding diversity within and among equity-seeking populations and work to build engagement strategies that welcome a diverse group of perspectives and values.

You work in collaboration with academic departments, student services, college wide programs and community resources to implement student success strategies

You possess the ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking skills

You are a self-motivated individual with excellent time-management and organizational skills.

You possess a working knowledge of personal computer and have the ability to learn database software related to working with student data, institutional data, and communication.

You work with people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as cultivate an environment that values differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Humans Services or related field

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS,LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

One year of experience in education or a related field

Knowledge of or experience with disability law, policies, and procedures

EEO/AA STATEMENT:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Humans Services or related field?

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No

02

In your perspective, what are the most important qualities or characteristics an Advocate for individuals with disabilities should possess?

03

Kirkwood supports a diverse group of students and communities. Can you describe what supporting diverse student populations means to you?

Required Question

Agency

Kirkwood Community College

Address

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404

Phone

319-398-5572

Website

http://www.kirkwood.edu