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Just the messenger:<br><br>
But to the point of this note, my alma mater Eastern Nazarene College in
the<br>
very near-Boston area is seeking a disability services coordinator. When
I<br>
attended in the early/mid 80s, they had just begun a disability center,
and<br>
I was hired in for my first "real" job. I was amazed that they
themselves<br>
reached out to me as a student with visual impairment inviting me to be
part<br>
of it. A lot has changed since then, but if you're interested in an<br>
early-career opportunity at an extremely small college, please have a
look<br>
and share from <a href="http://enc.edu/careers">enc.edu/careers</a><br>
<<a href="https://enc.edu/jobs/disability-services-coordinator/">
https://enc.edu/jobs/disability-services-coordinator/</a>> Disability
Services<br>
Coordinator FYI along with the usual requirements, a statement of
faith is<br>
included.<br><br>
Best wishes,<br>
Elizabeth Sammons<br><br>
<br>
<h2><b>Disability Services Coordinator</b></h2><br><br>
Category:Â Part-time, Staff<br>
Application Deadline:Â Until Filled<br>
Posted:Â <br><br>
Jul 12, 2022<br><br>
Eastern Nazarene College, a fully accredited Christian liberal arts
college on Boston’s south shore, is seeking a part-time
(<i>approximately 20 hours during the academic year and limited hours as
needed during the summer</i>) Disability Services Coordinator who willÂ
serve as the primary service provider for students with disabilities,
coordinate the delivery of accommodations, and be the resource to the
campus community on disability and accessibility-related issues.
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Student Enrichment
(CSE), the Disability Services Coordinator is responsible for
collaborating with various offices in developing and implementing
policies and procedures to ensure equal access for students with
disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and
ADA Laws.<br><br>
<b>How-to-apply<br>
</b><br>
Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, and provide a
statement of faith – a brief statement that describes your Christian
committment and your participation in a faith community – to
<a href="??">careers@enc.edu</a>.<br><br>
RESPONSIBILITIES:<br><br>
Manage a caseload of students with a wide range of disabilities and
determine appropriate student accommodation that ensures equal access for
students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act and ADA Laws
<ul>
<li>Serve as a point-person for student success and engagement for
students with disabilities.Â
<li>Conduct documentation review for new students and present ideas
regarding reasonable accommodation to the Executive Director of the CSE,
including note-taking services and adaptive technology recommendations
<li>Interpret and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws
as they apply to disability and post-secondary educational environments.
<li>Conduct one-on-one meetings each semester to discuss accommodations
with students. Review course syllabi to determine appropriate
accommodations for classes.
<li>Create and send accommodation to students, faculty, and necessary
parties.Â
<li>Respond to questions from students and faculty about accommodations
and direct concerns, complaints, or disagreements.Â
<li>Work with CSE staff to digitize student files.Â
<li>Send out emails to students and professors, welcome emails to new
students, and welcome back letters to prior students.
<li>Answer questions about the accommodation process for students (and
parents or guardians).
<li>Send reminder emails regarding documentation updates, semester
academic accommodation process, and other communications to current
students.
<li>Work with the Career and Professional Development Office to provide
updates on job opportunities and resources for students with
disabilities.
</ul><br>
<b>Manage Testing Appointments.</b>
<ul>
<li>Work with CSE staff to schedule and manage testing rooms for students
using testing accommodations.Â
<li>Communicate with professors and students, ensuring the delivery and
return of all exams.
</ul><br>
<b>Coordinate the implementation of campus support systems and programs
for students with disabilities</b>
<ul>
<li>Create and implement a Disability Affinity Group for students with
disabilities. This includes creating all marketing, sending out
communications, booking event space, and leading the event.
<li>Support students in resolving disability and accessibility-related
issues that may be barriers to academic success; refer students to
appropriate campus and community resources.
<li>Provide training for faculty/staff on developing accessible learning
environments.Â
<li>Provide resources, information, and advice for faculty working with
students with disabilities to assist with assessment, curriculum
development, and the adoption of Universal Design principles.
<li>Assess the effectiveness of disability program services and
activities. Develop and revise policies and procedures as appropriate.
<li>Assist with housing and meal plan accommodations
</ul><br>
Other
<ul>
<li>Adhoc assignments may include assisting with Accessibility audits and
creating accessible versions of printed material, completing data entry,
running reports, creating semester and year-end reports, and updating
promotional materials such as student and faculty handbooks, student
forms, etc.
</ul><br>
<b>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:</b>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree, Master’s Degree in Special Education or a
related field preferredÂ
<li>Three or more years’ experience working with a variety of
disabilities and medical conditions in an academic or business setting,
with experience in coordinating accessibility services and
accommodations
<li>Solid understanding of accommodations, including adaptive technology,
auxiliary aids, and services, as defined by Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
other state and federal regulations.
<li>Effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
<li>Experience with data management software preferred.
<li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work
with multiple and competing interests.
<li>Foster a strong and vibrant personal-Christian faith that integrates
the following Mission and Vision Statement, and the Defining Values of
Eastern Nazarene College in every aspect of the work environment
</ul><br>
<b>Who We Are<br>
</b><br>
Eastern Nazarene College is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts
college and member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
(CCCU) with approximately 1,000 students distributed across residential
undergraduate, graduate, and adult studies programs. Nestled in a
residential neighborhood minutes from downtown Boston, the college’s
picturesque New England campus is a window into the world. While our
faculty are leaders in their fields, actively involved in publishing and
research, they are devoted to teaching and mentoring students in a
nurturing, spiritually informed, and academically supportive environment.
Students are encouraged to travel, engage in service projects, and
participate in internship experiences as a part of their education.
Through their classes, work experiences in Boston, and mission trips
around the world, students are challenged to open their minds and hearts,
preparing them for a lifetime of meaningful work and service to our
nation and the world.<br><br>
Applicants should be committed Christians and active in a local church.
Preference in hiring is given to those with Wesleyan convictions and
background, though qualified applicants from other Christian traditions
will be considered as well.
<a href="http://www.enc.edu">www.enc.edu</a><br><br>
<b>Mission</b><br>
Eastern Nazarene College provides a transformational education that
equips diverse students to lead and serve our world as agents of
Christ’s love and truth.<br><br>
<b>Vision</b><br>
Eastern Nazarene College will be widely-recognized as a leader in
innovative Christian education, renowned for excellence in student
achievement, vibrant intercultural community, and global impact<br><br>
<b>Values</b>
<ul>
<li>Holistic education: We provide a holistic educational experience in
the liberal arts and professional studies that integrates spiritual,
academic, emotional, and social development.
<li>Christian community: We facilitate the building of loving
relationships so that we reflect the Spirit of Christ in our life
together.
<li>Student-centered: We orient our work around the success of our
students, making every effort to be responsive to the unique needs,
aspirations, and backgrounds of each one.
<li>Wesleyan: Consistent with our rich Wesleyan holiness tradition, we
create and maintain an environment which awakens and fosters truth,
righteousness, and justice as made possible by God’s transforming grace
through Jesus Christ.
<li>Civility and hospitality: We intentionally welcome and embrace people
from diverse cultures, viewpoints, and faith traditions.
<li>Servanthood: We model servant leadership to our students and
community by building a culture of listening, respect, encouragement, and
support.
<li>Authenticity and transparency: We are deliberately honest in our
relationships, candid in our communication, and transparent in our
governance in order to foster trust and confidence.
<li>Excellence: In an effort to provide “the best in education and the
best in Christian faith,” we strive for excellence that honors God in
all our endeavors.
<li>Strategic innovation: While remaining deeply rooted in our mission,
we are boldly creative and innovative in the methods we employ.
<li>Accountability: We keep promises, honor commitments, meet and exceed
expectations, and are willing to be held accountable for the faithful
fulfillment of our responsibilities.
</ul><br>
<b>Lifestyle Guidelines<br>
</b><br>
Our lifestyle guidelines reflect the mission of Eastern Nazarene College
and <i>Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, </i>including theÂ
<i>Agreed Statement of Belief, The Covenant of Christian CharacterÂ
</i>and <i>The Covenant of Christian Conduct. </i>The premise of our
lifestyle guidelines is to exemplify such personal, moral, and religious
conduct as shall be above reproach. This lifestyle premise is for
everyone working and living on campus: students, faculty, staff, and
administration. This lifestyle premise is a rationale for desirable
behavior and attitudes.<br><br>
We, as a Christian community, commit ourselves to the admonition of the
Apostle Paul that we build our community up in love for each other. We
will actively endeavor to be supportive and caring for each other in
spite of whatever differences may develop concerning the operation of the
College. While honest differences may exist and be vigorously debated,
the College will not condone personal attacks on other members of the
community.<br><br>
To be in accord with the purposes and spirit of the College and with the
doctrines and standards of the Church of the Nazarene, our lifestyle
practices exclude: engaging in sexual acts outside of Christian marriage
as defined by the Church of the Nazarene, the use of pornography, any
acts of abuse, bullying or harassment, the use of profanity, gambling,
theft, dishonesty, using tobacco in any form, participation in the occult
and any other behavior that is detrimental to authentic Christian
community and the maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to abundant
life.<br><br>
The historic understanding of ENC and the Church of the Nazarene with
respect to alcohol is that abstinence best reflects our commitments to
Christ, to our community and to holy living. This position is rooted in
our acknowledgement of the destructive consequences in individuals,
families and communities that can stem from the use of alcohol and
demonstrates our commitment to standing in solidarity with those who have
suffered from these consequences. As a result, it continues to be our
strong preference that all employees abstain from the use of alcoholic
beverages. However, we respect the fact that our employees come from a
variety of denominational backgrounds that may not share this commitment
to abstinence. Our expectation, therefore, is that all employees will
abide by the behavioral commitments of their local church, will avoid
drunkenness, and will under no circumstances possess, use, promote or
distribute alcoholic beverages on campus, at any college event, or in the
presence of students.<br><br>
Additionally, ENC prohibits the possession, use, distribution or
manufacture of illegal drugs and recreational marijuana, and the misuse
of prescription drugs.<br><br>
The College expects all employees to live by this lifestyle premise. We
ask for an understanding of the need for lifestyle standards, a good
spirit in keeping them, and cooperative efforts in improving them. As ENC
employees, we ask you to consider the larger picture that what we do and
the manner in which we do it reflects on ENC and affects the life of our
entire community. We encourage prayerful discernment in all
decision-making, as our desire is to glorify God in all our
efforts.<br><br>
<b>Equal Opportunity</b><br>
Eastern Nazarene College policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, sex, religion*, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin,
marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected
class in all aspects of employment including the decision to hire,
promote, discipline, or discharge. We actively encourage applications
from underrepresented groups.*<br><br>
*Christian Faith and employment at Eastern Nazarene College: Eastern
Nazarene College is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It
reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title
VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred
candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active
participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher
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