Coordinator, Testing and Disability Services
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Health Educator -
Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Health Educator, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.
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Under the general direction of the Director, the Disability Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and provision of programs, services, and accommodations for students with disabilities. This position will directly coordinate student accommodations and works directly with students to discuss their disability, needed supports and self‑advocacy. Additionally, the Disability Specialist directly coordinates assistive technology resources and services for students with disabilities.
Responsibilities- DISABILITY PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Determine disability program eligibility and accommodations through an interactive process with students. This includes educating students about documentation requirements, making appropriate referrals when documentation isn't available, determining which documentation should be sent to the RCLD for review, interviewing students to determine the nature of the functional limitations related to learning and academics, providing suggestions for appropriate accommodations and drafting necessary accommodation letter for appropriate faculty and/or staff.
Provides extensive direct support to students with disabilities. Assists in the disability testing accommodation process for students. Appropriately supports students with disabilities by referring students to campus resources and support services. Participates in outreach to new students and families regarding the processes and procedures of the Disability Services Office. Maintains an updated knowledge of rulings from the OCR, court case law, national standards, and BOR policies related to individuals with disabilities. - ASSIST DIRECTOR: Assists Director in achieving community outreach goals for the office and with collaboration goals involving campus partners. Provides individual and group training for students, faculty, and staff in the areas of ADA, technology, testing accommodations, etc. Advises and assists faculty and staff on access issues/concerns for students with disabilities in all courses and labs throughout the University.
- PARTICIPATES IN DIVISIONAL AND COLLEGE‑WIDE COMMITTEES: Participates in divisional and college‑wide committees as requested by the Director to advise on disability concerns and in disability access technology requirements. Assist in the implementation of disability access needs into the university's comprehensive planning process. Serves as a resource to external agencies for issues of and requirements germane to disability services and accessible technology.
Develops, implements, and maintains accessible technology plans for disability students. Coordinates University Brailing and captioning needs with AMAC or other agencies. Provides direct instruction and support to students with disabilities regarding accessing and using assistive technology. - GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES: Provides back‑up when needed for the efficient operation of Testing & Disability Services, including test proctoring, answering phones, assisting customers, etc. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related discipline OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and three years of related…
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