Coordinator, Student Accessibility Services

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator of the Student Accessibility Services. - Boca Raton, FL.

The Coordinator of the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) reports to the SAS Associate Director and is responsible for ascertaining and providing for the special needs of FAU students with disabilities, particularly students with medical, psychological, physical, learning, hearing, and visual disabilities. This includes assessing needs in the academic setting, reviewing disability documentation (DSM-5 and ICD Codes), counseling students regarding disability-related issues and academics, and ensuring the provision of approved accommodations.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload of students. Review and interpret disability documentation.

• Meet with students and utilize an interactive process to determine and grant academic, housing, and ESA accommodations.

• Work with students to assist with academic concerns, professor/course-related issues, accountability, and organization.

• Maintain case notes for each student interaction.

• Prepare and provide presentations to students, faculty, and staff regarding disability issues, laws, and awareness.

• Take part in weekly Coordinator case review meetings and monthly staff meetings.

• Act as Student Accessibility Services liaison or representative on Student Affairs and FAU committees.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of SAS.  

 FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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