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Position Title Coordinator, Disability Support Services Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary
The Coordinator of Disability Support Services serves as the primary contact for students requesting disability accommodations and provides individualized guidance and support from intake through implementation. This position ensures legally compliant and equitable access to academic programs and services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) federal law and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition to direct student support, the Coordinator manages cross-campus coordination of accommodations, collaborates with faculty and departments to ensure implementation, provides training, and consults on complex access cases. This role carries significant institutional responsibility, with direct implications for student retention, compliance with federal law, and the College's funding through FTE persistence.
Duties
Provides direct support to students with disabilities through intake, documentation review, individualized accommodation planning, and ongoing success coaching.
Coordinates implementation of accommodations across academic departments; serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and service providers.
Trains and consults with faculty and staff on the rights of students under ADA/504 federal law, appropriate accommodations, and inclusive practices consistent with the Office of Civil Rights regulations.
Oversees contracts and services for accommodation provision, including interpreting, captioning, and assistive technology; manages related purchasing and vendor relations.
Monitors students identified as "at risk", responding to Early Alerts and ensuring coordinated care with advising, counseling, and external resources.
Analyzes trends, maintains records, and supports reporting for ADA/504 federal compliance and institutional improvement.
Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, or related field.
Three years of full-time or equivalent experience working with individuals with disabilities.
One year of full-time or equivalent experience working with ADA/504 compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, Human Services, or related field.
Experience with Colleague or other student information system.
Experience developing compliance policies or training programs.
Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT
If selected for hire:
If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Posting Detail Information
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 07/29/2026 Start Date 09/01/2026 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $53,364 - $54,864 Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
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A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
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