Access Coordinator and Academic Coach
Tompkins Cortland Community College

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION OPENING

Date of Notice for Tompkins Cortland Faculty
Association Members: March 4, 2024
Date of Notice for All Other Applicants: March 18, 2024

POSITION OFFERED: Access Coordinator and Academic Coach

EMPLOYMENT DATE: June 2024

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Grant-Funded, Full-Time, 12-months

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides coordination and support for Baker Center for Learning (BCL) services promoting access and academic success for students with disabilities. Acts as one of the College's designated contacts for determination of appropriate academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities. Responsibilities include skilled social justice model interviewing of students; interpretation of psycho-educational, medical, and other disability-related documentation; evaluation of academic adjustment/auxiliary aids and services needs; coordination of appropriate academic adjustments, coaching, advising, and other direct services; training for staff; and program development to address diverse student learning needs. May be asked to act as the College's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504) Compliance Officer.

This position is within the Faculty Association Union. Candidates must currently reside or be willing to relocate to New York State at time of employment. Additionally, maintaining New York State residency will be required for the duration of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Counseling, Education, Human Services, Social Work, content or related field, minimum of one years' experience providing support services to students with disabilities (preferably in higher education); working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and amendments, and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education; and ability to determine appropriate disability-related academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Postsecondary Disability Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Counseling, Education, content or related field; minimum of two years' experience providing support services to students with disabilities in higher education. Familiarity with the social justice model for accessibility.

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: $61,480-$92,221 Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a College employee, this appointment includes NYS retirement benefit options with a choice of a pension or generous matches to 414H, attractive Health Care options with 80% of premiums covered by the College, post-retirement health insurance and supportive work-life balance with 16 holidays, 20 vacation and 12 sick days per year along with tuition assistance and ability of application to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) in addition to other benefits offered by the College. Inquire for additional details.

Review of applicants to begin April 4, 2024 and continue until position is filled.

To view the full position description and apply, visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/college-info/employment.

Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu.Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises.

Human Resources Department | P.O. Box 139, 170 North Street | Dryden, NY 13053-0139

Phone: 607.844.8211 | Fax: 607.844.6551 | tompkinscortland.edu

The State University of New York | Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer