CAS Coach & Access Coordinator

Title: CAS Coach & Access Coordinator Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus Job Description Develops, oversees and manages the academic year-long CAS Coaching Program. This program supports students with disabilities who are connected to the Center for Accessibility Services office. This position hires, supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates graduate students and peer mentors that work within the CAS Coaching Program. Reviews documentation and recommends appropriate accommodations for an assigned caseload of students with documented disabilities (including but not limited to autism). Responsible for oversight of the onsite early move in program “Radford Ready: High Five and Thrive”. Educates students, faculty, staff, and community affiliates on disability awareness with a focus on neurodivergence. Engages in the overall development of departmental strategic planning and assessment. Required Qualifications Experience working with individuals with autism in an educational, medical, vocational, or mental health setting. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret medical and/or psychological evaluations/recommendations, to also include IEPs and 504 plans. Ability to recommend and implement goals and objectives. for providing coaching services. Experience with event planning or programming. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the laws associated with serving students with disabilities in higher education. Ability to prioritize workloads. Successful record of independent work and as a team player. Knowledge and understanding of effective and appropriate communications with students, faculty, and parents. Five or more years of work experience in education, special education, or counseling and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities Master's in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a combination of education and relevant experience equivalent to a Master’s degree Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young adults and/or adults with a diagnosis of autism and/or other disabilities. Successful record as a supervisor. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with academic coaching such as mentoring and/or tutoring. Is this position Grant Funded: No Is this position restricted: No Is this position 100% telework: No Hours Per Week: 40 Months per Year: 12 Statement of Economic Interest Required: No FLSA Status: Exempt Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, evenings or weekends as required. Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer Department: Accessibility Services Salary: $49,098 - $52,000(Commensurate with experience and qualifications) Department Contact Name: Lake Smith Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Department Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department. Criminal Background Check Statement Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Radford University