Position Title:Accessibility Coordinator Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling or a related field Experience providing direct services to people with disabilities and/or coordinating reasonable accommodations Experience problem solving technology and utilizing databases/management systems Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAA) and/or other related legislation Experience or training (e.g., motivational interviewing, appreciative advising) in direct student communication Job Description: Are you looking for an opportunity where you get to work directly with students and make a direct impact on their academic journey? Are you excited about the opportunity to collaborate with various departments and areas across a college campus? If so, Student Accessibility Services at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for an Accessibility Coordinator to join their team! This position will be hired as a Student Services Specialist II. Reporting through the Dean of Students Office in the Division of Student Affairs, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) coordinates reasonable accommodations for ISU students with documented disabilities and promotes access and student success at the University. What You'll Do: + Review medical documentation, school records (IEP and 504) and other evidence to determine eligibility for services. + Meet with students to review accommodation requests and review students responsibilities and rights under the American Disabilities Act. + Communicate with and assist professors/instructors related to their role in the delivery of reasonable accommodations and access. + Coordinate and ensure various services/processes are in place to deliver reasonable accommodations with various campus partners such as department of residence, dining, facilities, registrar. + Meet with students, parents, and others to complete "Welcome Meetings" providing information regarding eligibility and services. + Work collaboratively with students to problem solve accommodation concerns. + Guide students through basic level assistive technology needs supported through accommodations: textbook requests, overview of reader software, etc. The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment and/or decision-making ability with moderate supervisory consultation, effectively communicate and prioritize tasks to ensure timely access, and engage in appropriate ongoing education and training to ensure effective delivery of service. This individual will also utilize problem solving skills in this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS806 Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. Original Posting Date: February 17, 2025 Posting Close Date:March 2, 2025 Job Requisition Number:R16455 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 . General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.