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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.

The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.

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Department: Student Affairs - Student Well-Being & Success

Reports To: Director, Student Well-Being and Success

Travel: Day travel few days per year

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11AM-5PM and Fridays 10AM-4PM; Works fall and spring term from approximately mid-August through mid-May. Flexibility required to include other hours, as necessary.

STARTING PAY RANGE: $32.93-$35.49 per hour*

• Conduct intakes and assess student needs to determine accommodations for students with disabilities by reviewing documentation and interviewing students to evaluate their individual needs. Authorize appropriate academic accommodations and continually assess the student's stage of development (academic, career, and personal). Support student success by helping them establish realistic and achievable academic and career goals.
• Provide guidance on available campus and community resources, assistive technology, self-advocacy strategies, recommended course loads, and curriculum planning to ensure timely progress toward graduation. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external professionals as needed, in accordance with confidentiality and proper consent protocols.
• Develop and implement comprehensive case management plans tailored to individual student needs. Regularly review and assess students' academic and career goals to ensure alignment with their abilities, interests, and available resources, and design individualized service strategies to support their success. Foster and maintain strong, supportive relationships with students, while upholding and enforcing institutional policies, procedures, and compliance standards to promote student accountability and institutional integrity.
• Serve as point of contact for students seeking disability accommodations, reviewing documentation and helping determine appropriate supports in compliance with ADA, Section 504, and institutional policy.
• Use coaching framework to assess student and customer needs, offer clear communication of resources and processes, and engage in dialogue to ensure understanding of the next steps or referrals to other departments.
• Coordinate Disability Services accommodations, including test-taking, notetaking, assistive technology, accessible classroom furniture, and alternative textbook formats.
• Communicate with instructors to inform them of student accommodations, gather test details, and ensure proper implementation of supports.
• Train students on assistive technologies and adaptive equipment, and provide follow-up support, including scheduling appointments and ongoing guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve student and faculty issues related to accommodations, assistive technology, and testing processes.
• Maintain professional student records in accordance with ethical and legal standards, accommodations standards, required reporting, and College policy. Utilize a web-based software platform to manage appointment scheduling, implement accommodation plans, document student case notes, generate reports, and coordinate test room bookings.
• Promote access for students with disabilities to the college community. Work to eliminate barriers to access including stereotyping and discrimination toward students with disabilities as well as enhancing sensitivity and awareness.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talentandculture@nwtc.edu or 920-498-6286.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Talent and Culture.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at 920-498-6823 ornondiscrimination@nwtc.edu.