Program coordinator - able

The FIT-ABLE office ensures equal access for students with disabilities in their curricular as well as co-curricular college experience that contributes to a holistic learning and development experience. Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the Program Coordinator will focus on implementing accommodations and services for students with disabilities, help students develop study and time management skills, prepare students for career-related opportunities and provide technical assistance to faculty, tutors and staff in understanding different learning styles and universal design for learning. This position is funded by a federal grant which requires improved academic performance of students with disabilities as an indicator of success.

Responsibilities

• Assess student documentation and make recommendations for comprehensive services including classroom accommodations, tutoring, and the use of assistive technology.
• Provide executive functioning workshops that incorporate study skills and time management.
• Assist faculty and tutors in understanding students' learning styles through workshops and other methods by incorporating the theories of Universal Design for Learning.
• Provide career guidance to develop students' employment skills, including resume development and interviewing skills.
• Attend on campus events to inform students about the services offered including new student orientation and admissions events.
• Oversee tutorial arrangements during the academic year.
• Hold a minimum of three student meet ups each semester which provide a forum to disseminate college-wide information and gives an opportunity for students to meet and support each other in their programs.
• Incorporate five student seminars throughout the academic year which will focus on some aspect of job attainment or expanding awareness of specific types of opportunities available.
• Attend professional development events.
• Provide year end measurements and outcomes related to GPA's, student retention and student satisfaction.
• Provide an annual report at the end of each academic year that will review the programs successes and areas of improvement.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience working with students with physical, sensory, learning, psychological and/or other disabilities in a higher education or clinical setting.
• Experience making eligibility determinations, identifying corresponding accommodations, and working with vulnerable student populations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of educational technologies as they relate to accessibility.
• Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act; sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act; the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from W3C; and the impact of these regulations on higher education.
• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $42.74 per hour



Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, up to 25 hours a week, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT's students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics . A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety's administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending, occasional walking, and occasionally lifting 10 lbs. or less.