• Job Description

  Req#: REQ17502

  Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

  For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs.

  Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

  Position Summary:

  Florida Atlantic is seeking a SAS Accessibility Consultant - Coordinator, Boca Raton, FL

  Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ascertaining and providing for the special needs of FAU students with disabilities, particularly students with medical, psychological, physical, learning, hearing, and visual disabilities. This includes assessing needs in the academic setting; reviewing disability documentation (DSM V and ICD Codes); counseling students regarding disability related issues and academics; and ensuring the provision of approved accommodations.

  • Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

  • Responsible for coordinating the Workforce Recruitment Program, collaborating Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Career Source of Palm Beach and serving as the liaison to the Career Center.

  • Responsible for creating and delivering presentations at FAU and within the community and creating programming for Disability Awareness throughout the year.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of SAS.

  FAU Benefits and Perks

  If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  • State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  • Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  • Sick Leave Pool Program

  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

  • Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution n an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

  Salary:

  $40,000 - $42,000 per year.
  
  Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

  College or Department:

  Student Affairs / Student Accessibility Services - Administration/Counseling

  Location:

  Boca Raton

  Work Days and Hours:

  Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  Application Deadline:

  2024-02-20

  Special Instructions to Applicant:

  APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
  Resume
  
  OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
  Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
  
  PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
  Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
  
  REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

• About the company

  Florida Atlantic University is a public university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida and satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, and Fort Pierce.

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