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Access Coordinator
City: Hammond
Job Description:
Overview of Access Coordinator
The Access Coordinator is a year-round position working with a dynamic team of professionals who ensure equal access and equal opportunity for PNW students with documented disabilities in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment. The Access Coordinator will ensure access and highly specialized support for students with documented disabilities at PNW. This position is an excellent career opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in education, special education, school counseling, or social work who are passionate about helping students succeed. If you enjoy advocating for students, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and making a meaningful impact while enjoying a predictable work schedule and outstanding benefits, we encourage you to apply.
This role may be a great fit if you are a:

• Teacher or Special Education Teacher
• School Counselor or School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• University Disability Services Professional
• Academic Coach or Student Success Professional

If you're looking to continue making a difference in students' lives while enjoying excellent university benefits, a consistent schedule, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:

• $44,500

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (30 minute lunch)
• Occasional evenings and weekends - sometimes schedule flexing is available

Duties and Responsibilities of Access Coordinator

• Professionals with experience as classroom teachers, special education teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, academic coaches, or student support specialists will find many of these responsibilities familiar, including advocating for students, coordinating services, developing individualized support plans, collaborating with families, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with people of all socioeconomic and educational backgrounds in a respectful and diplomatic manner. This includes families, faculty, staff, and outside experts to ensure accommodations are being appropriately provided.
• Work closely with the Director, Access Coordinators, and the Technology Specialist on the Student Review Team to support students.
• Meet with students and parents to assess and review disability documentation, determine accommodations, prepare or update Access Plans, consult with faculty to ensure accommodations are provided appropriately and confidentially.
• Provide intensive compensatory strategy interventions under the name of Academic Coaching on both campuses - in person and via Zoom on a regular basis.
• Work with the entire PAC team to ensure consistent practices and policies are utilized.
• Proctor accommodated tests and quizzes to ensure each student receives the appropriate individualized accommodations and work with staff to ensure that all tests are secured, scheduled, proctored, and returned with integrity and in a timely manner.
• Track student progress and intervene as needed, provide support, update Access Plans.
• Collaborate with Dean of Students Office, TRIO, Advising, Tutoring, Housing, First Gen Office, Student Success Hub, Registrar, Counseling Center, Athletics, Career Center, and other student facing offices.
• Refer to other resources on and off campus as needed.
• Engage in outreach and education activities on PNW campuses on a regular basis and in the community as needed.

Benefits of Access Coordinator

• Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account -
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Why education and social service professionals choose higher education:

• Predictable Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity to continue supporting students without classroom management responsibilities
• Meaningful one-on-one student relationships
• Excellent university benefits and retirement
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• Collaborative, supportive professional environment
• Opportunities for professional growth within higher education

Education of Access Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's preferred
• Course work may include: Special education, education, counseling, or social work
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience of Access Coordinator

• Two years' experience working with students with disabilities
• Experience in K-12 education, higher education, special education, school counseling, social work, behavioral health, academic coaching, disability services, or community-based support services is highly valued.

Core Competencies of Access Coordinator

• Ability to remain calm and encouraging in a fast-paced chaotic environment
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication and judgment skills
• Ability to independently problem solve, follow directions, complete projects, manage case load effectively, accurately document in a timely manner in AIM, and be a supportive team member
• Detail oriented
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to learn and follow Section 504 and ADAAA requirements for higher education, office procedures, practices, guidelines, protocols, and university policies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; learn and utilize AIM the PAC database, ability to perform all functions of the office independently consistent with PAC mission, vision, philosophy, and protocol
• Experience with assistive technology, preferred
• Ability to arrive at required location independently, whether on or off campus.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships, advocate for students, maintain confidentiality, de-escalate challenging situations, and work collaboratively across diverse teams.

Additional Information
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
FLSA Status
Exempt