ADA Coordinator

LOCATION 

This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote 

or hybrid work is not available for this position. 

JOB SUMMARY

The ADA Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Academic Success Advisor, leads the campus-wide effort to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The role includes evaluating, planning, implementing, and monitoring accommodations, accessibility, and compliance for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and/or regulations pertaining to student academic accommodations.
• Have a deep understanding of current best practices related to ADA through ongoing training.
• Develop and maintain procedures that guide and support ACHE ADA processes.
• Serve as a resource and guide to students, faculty, and staff regarding ADA.
• Review, implement, and determine appropriate academic accommodations.
• Maintain secure records of all ADA requests, medical and psychological documentation, decisions, and concerns (including resolution).
• Schedule and administer examinations.
• Proctor examinations, maintain examination room security, execute testing policies and protocols, and ensure honor codes are followed.
• Collect, maintain, and prepare accurate data for internal and external requests and reports.
• Strong focus on accuracy combined with the capacity to manage competing priorities efficiently.
• Ability to speak confidently in public settings and lead faculty training initiatives from design to implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Success Advisor or their designee.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Office Suite applications, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Prior knowledge of the fundamental purpose, concepts, and compliance of ADA or other federal regulations, such as FERPA.
• Exhibits professionalism and emotional intelligence in all interactions.
• ADA certification or ability to achieve certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree, enrollment in a master's program, or equivalent experience.
• Previous higher education experience (health professions preferred).
• Proficiency in learning management systems, such as Canvas, student information systems, such as Colleague, and secure examination applications, such as ExamSoft.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate proficiency with testing systems.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, goal-oriented atmosphere, both independently and as part of a unified team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare and present information to small and large groups.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
• Motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism with professionalism and apply it effectively.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at or

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.