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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Office of Accessibility Resources | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Jun 20, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 12 Months | | Position ID: | 189460 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
BROAD FUNCTION
The Accessibility Coordinator, working under the supervision of the Director of Office of Accessibility Resources, is responsible for providing direct service to students and/or prospective students with physical, psychological and/or learning disabilities, in order that they may attend and be successful at OCC.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains current knowledge of legislation, regulations, and rulings relative to individuals with disabilities and appropriate college procedures.
- Reviews legal and medical documentation as well as psycho-educational testing, to determine accommodations for individual student need within the college setting.
- Conducts initial intake and information exchange with each student as appropriate.
- Determines student needs, coordinates support services, and monitors student progress within the framework of these supports.
- Mentors students, to the greatest degree possible, on the nature and impact of her/his disability and how to appropriately advocate for their needs within the college setting and how to access all available supports.
- Uses adaptive technology to facilitate access.
- Supports students within our campus community as a conduit to outside services for assessment / evaluation purposes.
- Maintains student records and assists with internal and external reporting as needed.
- Serves as a liaison between student, campus community, outside agencies and institutions.
- Serves as informed communicator in helping faculty and staff to understand the nature of disabilities and the impact of those disabilities upon student learning styles and academic performance.
- Conducts presentations on and off campus.
- Participates in professional meetings, conferences and training workshops as assigned.
- Serves on committees and completes special assignments as requested.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency in Special Education, Vocational Education, or a closely related field.
- At least two years of professional experience in a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Understanding of Section 504 ADA rights and the interpretation of psycho-educational testing.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Working knowledge of computers and adaptive technology is desirable.
Additional Information:
- Salary range is: $44,000 - $50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
- Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
- Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
