Student Services Specialist

Title Student Services Specialist Position Number: 0080080 Location: Honolulu Community College Responsibilities Works directly with students with learning, physical, psychiatric, and emotional disabilities under the direction of the campus Disability Specialist. Provides eligible students with approved disability access services for each phase of the semester including intake, registration, orientation, academic support, and evaluation. Arranges disability services including but not limited to captioning and transcription; notetaking, testing accommodations; providing various alternative formats; and providing students training to assistive technologies. Administers and proctors tests; provides testing accommodations. Recruits, trains and evaluates student assistants – responsible for coordinating all student assistants. Organizes and facilitates group coaching for students with disabilities to assist in transitioning into and out of college. Maintains and updates confidential student files. Maintains current longitudinal records of student contacts and progress including quarter, semester, and annual reports. Maintains and updates disability program database. Keeps abreast of emerging trends in disability access services, including assistive technologies in higher education. Regularly consults with disability service providers and participates in meetings and discussions for the purpose of providing effective and appropriate services to students with disabilities. Maintains and updates inventory and loaning of disability related equipment to students. Assists disability service providers with maintaining and updating essential information such as the campus accessibility map, disability policies/procedures guidebook, interpreter handbook, and program technical standards. Participates in professional development activities and serves on campus committees. May work evenings and/or weekends, on‑and‑off campus assignments as required. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, special education, social sciences, counseling or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for working directly with individuals with disabilities and/or special populations; or equivalent education/training or experience. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of working with students with disabilities as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with working with students with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with disabled students, student assistants, faculty, and colleagues. Ability to work in a detail-oriented environment to resolve problems and pursue assignments through to completion. Desirable Qualifications Working knowledge of guidelines, procedures, and techniques used in providing access services to college students with disabilities. One year experience working with students with disabilities in a post‑secondary environment. Knowledge and experience with auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities. Previous experience working with students with learning disabilities. Experience working with diverse student populations. Familiar and comfortable with basic/rudimentary American Sign Language (ASL); proficiency in ASL (credentialed/uncredentialed) highly desirable. EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re‑employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: #J-18808-Ljbffr