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Title: Coordinator of Accommodation Services
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Student Access and Accommodation Services

Job Summary

Case coordination to ensure reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions through review of documentation, determination of eligibility, implementation of appropriate accommodations and collaboration with faculty/staff/departments to ensure accommodation compliance.

Assure equal access to Illinois State University programs, activities and services for all Illinois State University students with disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions through design and implementation of reasonable accommodations, support services and technical assistance based upon Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act.

Ensure the confidentiality of all student information and documentation.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement and supplemental retirement
- Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid vacation and sick time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$51,000/year plus based on relevant experience

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree
2. At least one (1) year of full time (or part time equivalent) work experience with individuals with disabilities.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions and their impact affecting students.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions.
5. Demonstrated skills in negotiation and problem solving.
6. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated crisis intervention skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three years' experience working with students with disabilities and/or medical/mental health conditions in a postsecondary setting.
2. Experience in evaluating documentation to verify disability and/or medical/mental health condition and determining eligibility for reasonable accommodation.
3. Experience with assistive technology.

Work Hours

Core Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

January 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted by the deadline date in order to receive full consideration on the exam. Transcripts may be uploaded with the application or by one of the options listed below.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD-214 must be faxed, mailed or delivered to Human Resources by the deadline date in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.