Access Specialist 092424-001C

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Job description

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Access Specialist on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The Access Specialist assists students with documented disabilities by planning and facilitating reasonable accommodations, support strategies, information, advising, and services that are relative to the students individual and specific needs and are designed to ensure equal access.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

Bachelors degree from a regionally-accredited institution.
Masters degree from a regionally-accredited institution is preferred.
Two years experience working with students or adults with disabilities is preferred.
Knowledge of laws related to the provision of services for students with disabilities such as ADA and section 504, as well as knowledge of FERPA and confidentiality issues.
Knowledge of accommodations, assistive technology, universal design, and strategies for students with disabilities.
Ability to demonstrate the use of assistive technology, adaptive equipment, computer software etc.
Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office and computerized information systems. Banner experience preferred.
Ability to maintain a professional, organized, and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the daily operations of the department.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to open-access college philosophy and diversity issues.
Demonstrate tactful, respectful, and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be a team player and successfully interact with other SAIL personnel. Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operators license required. For individuals unable to obtain a drivers license, a valid Florida ID is required. Employees and/ or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida drivers license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.
This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25). This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.

High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
May require prolonged sitting or standing.
Ability to travel to different campuses when the need arises.

The annual salary is $35,543. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2024 through October 13, 2024; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

HOW TO APPLY
All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment. If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources. With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes.
NOTE TO APPLICANT
Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.
CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES
Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: FAX: Florida Relay: 1-
Email:
Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

About the college
Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Floridas Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees.
An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.

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