Full job description Academic Resources and ADA Coordinator JOB SUMMARY The Academic Resources and ADA Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, assists with all aspects of assessment development, administration, and review; participates in the evaluation of curricular outcomes; supports curricular reform; assists with accreditation reports and compliance; and screens requests, coordinates communication, and assists faculty in providing student accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSBILITIES Assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and/or regulations pertaining to student academic accommodations. Help develop and maintain procedures that guide and support ADA activities. Serve as a resource and guide to students, faculty, and staff regarding ADA. Stay current with best practices related to ADA through ongoing training. Review, implement, and support appropriate academic accommodations. Maintain records of all ADA requests, medical and psychological documentation, decisions, and concerns (including resolution). Manage the annual formatting of ACHE Program Handbooks, APM, and Catalog. Provide support to all ACHE programs and faculty related to curricular and assessment processes as assigned. Help schedule and support exams in collaboration with IT. Assist with proctoring, room security, executing testing policies and protocols, ensuring honor codes are followed, and psychometric analysis of examinations. Help support students requiring remediation activities. Collect data for, and help prepare, IPEDS and other external reports. Work closely with the Academic Success and Assessment Services Coordinator. Perform other duties as required or requested in this position. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Work experience with educational software. Prior exposure to the fundamental purpose and concepts of ADA. Ability to work with diverse audiences from a variety of educational and career backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree, enrollment in a Master's Program, or equivalent experience. Previous higher education experience (health professions preferred). ADA training or ability to participate in ADA Training and achieve certification. Experience with testing and accommodations. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrate proficiency with testing systems. Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction. Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, goal-oriented atmosphere, both independently and as part of a unified team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to prepare and present information to small and large groups. Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments. High-energy, versatile, self-directed. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension ACHE is in full compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate regarding applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels. Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication. Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills Physical and Sensory Abilities May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc. May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. May require significant travel or work away from campus. Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting. Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations. Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter. Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels. Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment. Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment. If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at or .
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
