PROGRAM COORDINATOR III

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Masters Degree Preferred

This position provides expertise on postsecondary disability service provision via consultation, presentations, and committee membership; promotes and maintains contact between designated University System of Georgia ( USG) colleges and universities (i.e., referring institutions) and the UGA Regents Center for Learning Disorders ( RCLD); and serves on the RCLD management team to ensure the smooth running of the center. This position acts as consultant to USG disability service providers on matters of disability law and higher education accommodations; directs the outside review consultation service provided to USG disability services offices; engages in community outreach, training, and education at the local, state, and national levels; and provides transition consultations for high school students with disabilities. Additionally, this position will facilitate the referral process for RCLD evaluations and serve as a member of the RCLD management team.

Sit, type and communicate via telephone and email. No heavy lifting

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Direct the outside review consultation service provided to USG disability services offices. Activities include overseeing the documentation submission, storage, and response processes, managing the database storing the determinations made by the outside review team, serving as a review team member, and drafting and sending response letters.

Act as consultant to USG disability service providers on matters of disability law and higher education accommodations. Activities include promoting and maintaining contact between the RCLD and referring institutions, consulting on accommodation determination cases, consulting on the development of policies and procedures, providing guidance on disability matters, managing a regional listserv, hosting two regional meetings per year, and planning and hosting an annual statewide conference for USG disability service providers (along with the Liaisons from other two USG Centers).

Serve as a member of management team- Activities include participating on the management team, developing and implementing policies and procedures, handling unexpected difficulties, acting in the director's stead when requested, maintaining the efficient and effective functioning of the center, and serving as a member of the USG Regents' Administrative Committee on Learning Disorders and an ad hoc member of the USG Regent's Administrative Committee on Accessibility and Disability Services

Engage in community outreach and education- Activities include giving educational presentations to parent and school groups, participating in relevant educational events, providing workshops to support referring institutions, serving on task forces and transition councils to support K-12 goals for students with disabilities, and serving on professional committees (e.g., research, services and accommodations, educational policy development, etc.) as assigned.

Provide transition consultations- Activities include promoting and providing a consultation service to prepare students with disabilities and their parents for a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education.

Facilitate the referral process for RCLD evaluations- Activities include responding to inquiries from students, parents, and disability service professionals in the RCLD service area and assisting in the determination of student eligibility for an RCLD evaluation.