ACCESS Coordinator (Disability Services)

Salary: $55,000.00 - $73,750.00 AnnuallyLocation : Auburn Hills CampusJob Type: Management Staff Non-ExemptJob Number: 202400143Division: ACCESSOpening Date: 03032025Closing Date: 3162025 11:59 PM EasternShift DaysHours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm Summary of PurposeThe ACCESS (Accessibility Compliance Center and Educational Support Services) Coordinator develops, implements, and manages the operations of Disability Services. The Coordinator provides leadership and management of department staff to ensure high quality, customer-driven, consistent support services. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Typical DutiesThis description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: Administers policies and procedures in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) law; serves as resource for interpretation of legal mandates on College ADA issues including IT and campus facilities issues.Collaborates with faculty to ensure ADA compliance and effectiveness of determined accommodations. Reviews and evaluates testing assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and medical documentation to determine appropriate accommodations. Develops and implements educational development plans for students to accommodate physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Arranges case conferences with students to investigate and resolve concerns regarding academic issues related to accommodations. Maintains and ensures confidentiality of student files including obtaining documentation of student's disabilities and other information relative to educationalvocational goals.Serves as liaison between the Special Needs Project, internal departments, and external agencies; networks and handles referrals from and to community resources (e.g., Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Michigan Commission for the Blind, and Department of Social Services) to assure the provision of services for students.Manages all aspects of ACCESS program services including supervision of department staff (e.g., scheduling and monitoring of work hours, completion of time sheets, performance evaluation).Participates on campus and college wide committees to develop institutional policies and procedures that relate to serving students with disabilities.Conducts workshops and in-services for college community including training for faculty and staff on ADA compliance, interacting with students with disabilities, and assistive technologies.Maintains currency with interpretations of ADA law related to accessibility and student services within higher education.Develops and administers program budgets including grant funds.Performs other related duties, as assigned.Ability to work additional hours, as needed.Knowledge and Skills Required Experience in supervising staffFamiliarity with ADA lawExcellent organizational skillsSkilled in written and oral communication Minimum Education and ExperienceEDUCATION: Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline. EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years if experience working with adult disabled populations. Experience in higher education preferred. We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees. See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-timeFull-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups: Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, TeamstersBenefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hireMedical Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Traditional and 2 High Deductible plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) Free preventive services on every plan Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans MESSA medical is offered to the Faculty and Public Safety employees Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Maintenance, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverageDental Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductionsVision NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are availableLife Insurance TheCollege provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductionsDisability 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERSVoluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) andor 457(b) voluntary retirement accountsVoluntary Benefits Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, andor children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term andor critical care during annual open enrollment in NovemberTuition OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessionsEmployee Group: Classified Part-TimeBenefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hirePart-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.Medical There are 4 PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) medical plans within the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) that employees can choose from Medical plans include prescription coverage, free in-network preventive services, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with high deductible medical plansDental Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleaningsVision NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providersLife Insurance Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000Retirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)Voluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) andor 457(b) voluntary retirement accountsTuition OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement programEmployee Group: Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)Retirement College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)Voluntary Retirement Accounts Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) andor 457(b) voluntary retirement accountsTuition OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct EmployeesContact Information: 01 Do you have a Master's Degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline? Yes No 02 What is your expected salary? Please note our salary range as listed in the job posting. Required Question

Created: 2025-03-06