Item 3.C-December 14, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name
OR New/Vacant:
Geoffry Kettling
Allison Bussa
CURRENT POSITION INFORMATION
Pos
Range /
Current Title:
#(s):
Class.:
16386
2
Coordinator, Disability Accommodations
(to R3)
17442
2
Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services (to R3)
Department: Disability Resource Center
JCC
77213
77691
College/Division: Enrollment Services / Student Services
Account #(s): 1101-105-1402
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
(X) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Pos #:
Advisor, Disability Accommodations
Coordinator, Disability Accommodations
16386; 17442
Range:
2
3
JCC:
67333
77213
EEO:
3A
3A
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
____________________________________________________________
Employee’s Signature
__________________
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
____________________________________________________________
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Mary Zabel, Director, DRC
__________________
Date
____________________________________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean
Melisa Choroszy, AVP, Enrollment Services
__________________
Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
____________________________________________________________
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Shannon Ellis
__________________
Date
Vice President, Student Services
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Effective Date:
12/1/2012
Approved Title: See Above
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Disabilities Accommodations Line of Progression
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Enrollment Services provides services for students who
qualify for assistance, seek accommodations, and are registered with the DRC. Under the supervision
of the Director, the Advisor or Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of accommodations
for students and ensures that the University remains in compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act as well as the Americans with Disability Act As Amended (ADAAA).
Range 2 - Advisor:
The Advisor conducts intake interviews for new students visiting the DRC including students with
learning, cognitive, physical, visual, hearing and psychological disabilities. The individual assists the
Coordinator(s) and Director in implementing appropriate accommodations and may be assigned one
or more of the following responsibilities: alternative testing accommodations, auxiliary aids and
services, alternative media, alternative media, assistive technology, and others as needed. The
Advisor maintains records of equipment loans to students.
Range 3 - Coordinator:
The Coordinator designs and supervises services for students who qualify for services through the
DRC. Under the supervision of the Director, the Coordinator approves the accommodations
suggested by the Advisors. The Coordinator reviews and interprets disability documentation and
determines appropriate accommodations for students seeking accommodations. The Coordinator
supervises the intake process, The Coordinator ensures that the University remains in compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as well as the ADAAA.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
Range 2:
50% - Accommodations Implementation
 Assist the Coordinator(s) and Director in implementing appropriate accommodations which
may include alternative testing accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, alternative
media, assistive technology, and other accommodations as needed
35% - Conducts Intake Interviews
 Conduct psychosocial intake interviews for new students presenting to the DRC
 Complete Intakes and release forms
 Make referrals when appropriate
10% - Equipment and Records Maintenance
 Maintain equipment loans including the following: alpha Pros, smart pens, computer laptops,
FM systems, and other Equipment/Materials
5% - University and Community Service
 Participate on University committees and community functions
Position Description – Disabilities Accommodations Line of Progression
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Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
50% - Accommodations Approval and Management
 Determine appropriate accommodations based upon disability documentation, the impact of
the disability and course content
 Supervise student employees and staff needed to provide the necessary accommodations
 Work with faculty and staff to ensure reasonable accommodations are implemented in the
classroom and with the Math Department to provide Math 19/119 course
 Act as a liaison to the State of Nevada Treasurer’s Office for reduced course load paperwork
and maintaining students’ eligibility for Millennium Scholarship
 Address and resolve issues which require additional expertise or problems which are
escalated from the Advisor
30% - Intake Interview Process Supervision
 Same as above
 Supervise process of Advisors conducting intake interviews
10% - Disability Documentation Review, Evaluation, and Interpretation
 Review, evaluate, and interpret disability documentation to include:
o Psycho-educational evaluations
o Neuropsycho-educational evaluations
o Audiograms
o ADD evaluations
o Psychological evaluations
o Medical reports
o Other documentation as needed
5% - University and Community Service
 Participate on and/or represent the DRC on University committees and community functions
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Advisor(s) and Coordinator meet and interview students with disabilities and assist with
coordination and supplying of equipment and other accommodations. The Advisor and Coordinator
are responsible for ensuring University compliance with federally mandated laws of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act and with the ADAAA.
Range 2:
The Advisor is required to work independently using sound judgment and decision-making skills when
conducting intake interviews and assigning accommodations for students. The individual consults with
the Coordinator and/or Director on more complex issues involving arrangement of accommodations.
Range 3:
The Coordinator is required to work independently using sound judgment and decision-making skills
when supervising the conducting of intake interviews and supervising and approving the assignment
of accommodations for students. The individual consults with the Director on more complex issues
involving arrangement of accommodations and problems or concerns of students.
Position Description – Disabilities Accommodations Line of Progression
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Impact:
If students with disabilities do not receive the appropriate effective accommodations and services, it
could result in serious legal consequences for the University and in an inability of students to
accomplish their education goals.
Range 2:
The decisions and judgments on accommodations recommended for students by the Advisor directly
affect the persistence and graduation rate of students with disabilities seeking DRC services.
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
The Coordinator reviews and approves the recommendations made by the Advisor(s) on student
accommodations. If accommodations are not correctly assigned and approved, students will not
receive the appropriate accommodations resulting in lack of satisfactory academic progress..
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
Range 2:
 ADAA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
 Recent legal decisions and their impact on disability services in postsecondary education (Title
II of the ADAA)
 Community resources for individuals with disabilities
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
 Functional limitations and impact of various disabilities
Skills:
Range 2:
 Excellent verbal and written communication
 Organizational and interpersonal and human relations skills
 Computer literacy to include word processing and data base management
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
 Same as above
Ability to:
Range 2:
 Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty and other campus
personnel
 Manage multiple projects and adhere to guidelines
 Handle personal information in a professional and confidential manner
 Communicate university policies and procedures
 Effectively communicate to faculty, staff and the community, the mission and purpose of the
unit
 Work evening and weekend hours as necessary
Position Description – Disabilities Accommodations Line of Progression
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Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
 Provide appropriate advocacy, service and referrals to students with disabilities as required by
law
 Interpret disability documentation to determine eligibility for services
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Range 2:
Students
Academic Faculty
Reason for Contact
Student Services
Counseling Services
Associate Dean of Students
University Facilities
To provide direct assistance and accommodations
To ensure reasonable accommodations are implemented in the
classroom and to work with Math Department to provide Math
19/119 course
To collaborate to provide services to students
To collaborate with psychologist in serving shared students
To act is liaison and promote advocacy
To collaborate to ensure campus accessibility
Range 3 (includes above R2)
Same as above
Affirmative Action Office
To collaborate to resolve student grievances
External
Range 2:
None
Range 3 (includes above R2)
State of Nevada Treasurer’s
Office
Reason for Contact
To act as a liaison for reduced course load paperwork and
maintaining students’ eligibility for Millennium Scholarship
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Range 2:
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Range 3:
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis or major in
education, special education, counseling, rehabilitation counseling or other related field
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b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Range 2:
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience working with persons with disabilities
and implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the ADAA
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
Range 3:
Master’s Degree and two years of experience working with persons with disabilities
and interpreting and implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of
the ADAA and disability documentation
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None