Transition Success Specialist - Accessibility Services (Part-Time)

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Job Title Transition Success Specialist - Accessibility Services (Part-Time) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05506 Department Accessibility Services Job Category Professional Job Type Part-Time Status Temporary Job Open Date 07/07/2026 Resume Review Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 07/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Sinclair Transition Success Specialist provides comprehensive support services for students with intellectual disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate accommodations and are fully integrated into the Sinclair College community. The specialist serves as a liaison among students, secondary transition counselors, instructors, and SCC academic advisors to facilitate a seamless educational experience for participants in the Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program. As a resource for students, parents, faculty, and staff, the specialist shares information about disability-related needs, accommodations, and best practices for supporting student success. The specialist collaborates with faculty and academic advisors to address disability-related concerns and assists students in developing self-advocacy skills that promote independence and success both within and beyond the academic environment.

In the role of CTP Coordinator, the Sinclair Transition Success Specialist provides leadership and direction for the Certified Transition Program, helping to maintain program effectiveness and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, coordinating student schedules, overseeing data collection, and ensuring internal compliance with program requirements.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $30.51 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensure that each student has a full understanding of their own disability, and how it will impact them in dealing with all aspects of the Sinclair system, including advising on appropriate course load, career options and time management schedule

• Determine and arrange academic support services for each student. Liaison with support services and skill building

• Identify adapted educational methods and equipment that will meet each student's needs

• Teach students to independently navigate the college environment and secure necessary accommodations throughout the Sinclair system, including effective self-advocacy and training in use of adaptive equipment

• Monitor student progress as needed serving as advocate and troubleshooter when problems arise

• Provide workshops, and information for secondary personnel, students, parents, faculty and staff to promote an awareness of various disabling conditions and knowledge of available services

• Assist in planning events and implementation (graduation, orientation, interviews, etc.)

• Serve as liaison between students and internal and external resources, i.e., Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Access Center for Independent Living, Community Services for the Deaf, Project Mobility, Goodwill Industries, and other community-based specialized agencies

• Refer students based on individual needs

• Complies statistical data for use in preparing for internal and external distribution

• Monitor internal compliance to policies and best practices

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social and human sciences, rehabilitation or special education required
• Minimum of three years of work experience in rehabilitation, counseling, or related field required
• Extensive knowledge of college systems, policies, procedures, and campus resources to effectively support students with disabilities and address barriers to student success required
• Knowledge of disability-related laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and applicable compliance requirements preferred
• Understanding of a wide range of disabilities, including functional limitations, psychosocial adjustment, and the academic, vocational, and social impact of disabilities required
• Knowledge of appropriate accommodations, classroom adaptations, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and resources for identifying effective accessibility solutions required
• Ability to interpret disability-related concerns, distinguish them from general student issues, and develop individualized, solution-focused recommendations required
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations and develop effective, student-centered solutions required
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands while protecting student rights, faculty responsibilities, and institutional compliance required
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service through proactive communication, responsiveness, and consistent follow-through preferred
• Strong student advocacy skills with the ability to build positive relationships, foster trust, and support student success through a collaborative and approachable style required
• Ability to identify root causes of concerns and resolve issues professionally, efficiently, and effectively rather than providing temporary solutions required
• Commitment to creating and sustaining an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment where all students are valued, respected, and supported preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners preferred

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of 3 years of related work experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other
• Bachelor's Transcript