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Position Title: FT Student Support and Accessibility Service Specialist

Position Classification: Full-Time Twelve (12) Month Faculty

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  1. Education - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social work, Education or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

  2. Experience - Three (3) years experience working with special needs populations; familiarity with ADA law and post-secondary procedures preferred.

  3. Skills - Knowledgeable in working with adaptive technologies; strong communication skills and ability to troubleshoot on behalf of the student; computer literacy with Microsoft office and databases.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Proctors testing for students that receive accommodations; proctors make-up testing and Placement testing for students; assists with the coordination of placement testing and make-up testing; monitors and assists students regarding the utilization and operation of technology including but not limited to the set-up of LCCC email and Self Service accounts; assists students with assistive technology when needed; research new products that pertain to assistive technology; provides advisement and registration assistance to students as needed especially during peak registration periods; provides support to the tutoring program as needed; provides support to staff and students with usage of Tutor Management system; provides Counselor of Accessibility Services support pertaining to accommodation renewals, CORE Programming, Peer mentor program, data tracking and other projects as needed; willingness to travel to other locations when necessary; must be willing to work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends if necessary; performs other duties as assigned by the Director including but not limited to Outcomes Assessment reporting.

    Entry Salary: $43,409.00/annual

    Standard Work Week: 35 hours

    Apply End Date: September 14, 2025.

    Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, at 800-377-5222 extension 7243. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

    Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.