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Accommodation Specialist
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Position Number: 5942564
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Disability Services

Accommodation Specialist

Job ID: 280941
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides support and services to students with disabilities seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Offers direct assistance to current and prospective students as well as to KSU faculty and staff, ensuring an inclusive and accessible educational environment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Determines eligibility and identifies suitable and reasonable accommodations under federal law by engaging in an interactive process with students with disabilities.
2. Reviews and interprets medical, neuropsychological, and psychological diagnostic reports and other third-party documentation.
3. Performs individualized assessments of disability-related needs.
4. Maintains student caseload; facilitates meetings to address accommodation concerns between students and faculty.
5. Assists students with problem-solving skills and self-advocacy.
6. Maintains accurate and confidential records of student accommodations, resources offered, and proposed outcomes.
7. Works closely with other university departments to provide institutional resources, assistance, and guidance to overcome barriers to success for students with disabilities.
8. Utilizes data to inform decision-making and program improvements.
9. Collaborates and coordinates with faculty and other administrative areas, including student affairs, academic affairs, housing and residential life, and career planning and development, to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
10. Maintains current knowledge of best practices, legal mandates, and ongoing research and developments in disability access and inclusion in higher education.
11. Coordinates and facilitates workshops and training on student disability services, ADA, and the accommodation process.
12. Tracks provider services through assessment and evaluation.
13. Collects statistical data and develops semester, annual, and ad hoc reports as assigned.
14. Assists with other departmental functions and performs other duties as requested.
15. Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives beyond the department's scope, as requested.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a concentration in disability services, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, education, or a related field

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC) and/or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and/or relevant professional credentials

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree with a concentration in disability services, rehabilitation counseling, and professional counseling

Preferred Experience
Experience developing and implementing accommodations for students with disabilities in secondary or post-secondary settings.
Experience providing support services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to serve on university committees and work collaboratively with key areas to support persistence and graduation initiatives
Ability to successfully interact with a community comprised of individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, experiences, and communication styles
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in federal and state laws and mandates related to higher education accessibility and provision of accommodations
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of disability and accessibility laws as well as appropriate academic accommodations
Knowledge and experience with Accommodate software and assistive technology

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24% of the time

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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