<p>In alignment with Webster University's strategic plan and within the purview of the Academic Resource Center, the Academic ADA Coordinator is responsible for a case load of students with documented disabilities by providing academic and educational guidance and counseling. The Academic ADA Coordinator supports disability services, which includes providing and coordinating services for students with documented disabilities. Additionally, the Academic ADA Coordinator works with faculty and staff members, community organizations (such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, etc.), and the general public to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Reports to the Director, Academic Resource Center.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT</p> <p>Functional/Technical Skills*</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in guidance and counseling, adult and higher education, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, clinical psychology, or a related area is required. </li><li>Experience working with students with disabilities is required. </li><li>Must have experience in advising and/or mentoring students in a higher education setting. </li><li>Must be able to multitask and perform various responsibilities simultaneously. </li><li>Must be able to perform job responsibilities while managing and responding to frequent interruptions. </li><li>Must possess skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner. </li><li>Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. </li><li>Must handle confidential information with tact and discretion. </li><li>Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to calmly and efficiently handle interactions ranging from routine to emergency with faculty and staff members and students. </li><li>Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. </li><li>Strong computer skills and experience with online services are desired. </li><li>Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential. </li><li>Excellent oral, written and communication skills are required. </li><li>Must have the ability to prioritize and manage work-related stress. </li></ul> <p>Requisite Experience*</p> <ul> <li>Must have at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator. </li></ul> <p>Standard Schedule: Days 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional evening and weekend hours.</p> <p>Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Within the normal range of an office environment.</p> <ul> <li>Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed. </li><li>Master's degree in guidance and counseling, adult and higher education, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, clinical psychology, or a related area is required. </li><li>Must have at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, or administrator. </li><li>Experience working with students with disabilities is required. </li><li>Must have experience in advising and/or mentoring students in a higher education setting. </li><li>Must be able to multitask and perform various responsibilities simultaneously. </li><li>Must be able to perform job responsibilities while managing and responding to frequent interruptions. </li><li>Must possess skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner. </li><li>Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. </li><li>Must handle confidential information with tact and discretion. </li><li>Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to calmly and efficiently handle interactions ranging from routine to emergency with faculty and staff members and students. </li><li>Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. </li><li>Strong computer skills and experience with online services are desired. </li><li>Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving skills are essential. </li><li>Excellent oral, written and communication skills are required. </li><li>Must have the ability to prioritize and manage work-related stress. </li></ul>