Disability Services Technician

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Job Title:
Disability Services Technician
Agency:

Chattahoochee Technical College

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007732
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$39,110.21 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Disability Support Services Technician

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For your application to be considered complete, please submit the online application along with a cover letter, resume, and transcript (if applicable). Prior to hiring, candidates will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records review, and employer/professional reference verification. After initial screening, additional documentation may be requested.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for performing specialized administrative duties in support of the college’s office of Disability Support Services (DSS).

MAJOR DUTIES:

DISABILITY SERVICES

- Available on multiple campus locations to gather and review basic information, assist students with completion of intake paperwork, and set appointments for the specialists or director when necessary.

- Primary point of contact for health science students housed on the Woodstock, Canton, and Appalachian campus locations.

- Supports endeavors in activities to include disabled student orientation, workshops, guest speaker presentations, welcome back activities, disability awareness events, resource fairs, and special events.

- Arranges individual testing accommodations for students for several campus locations via the online testing accommodation request.

- Proctors examinations as needed.

- Process appointment requests as needed.

- Daily tasks that may include, but are not limited to: processing testing requests, communicating with DSS students about accommodations, scheduling exams and appointments, etc.

- Communication with incoming students, including contacting students registering for New Eagle Welcome.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

- Organizes and maintains hard copy files of departmental records.

- Prepares correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and other documents.

- Enters student information to computerized disability database and BANNER for DSS and various departments/students that fall within special populations.

- Manage and update spreadsheet for contacting students who are interested in scheduling an intake session.

- Reserve rooms on various campus locations for testing space.

INTERPERSONAL ROLE

- Contributes to the planning and execution of student affairs events and activities during the term, including orientation and presenting to new healthcare science cohorts.

- Assists faculty with student issues in regard to registration, advisement, and academics.

- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; makes appointments; refers to appropriate personnel.

OTHER

- Attends training and implements processes as directed.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of work-related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

SALARY/BENEFITS: $39,110.27 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.

TELEWORK: This position may be permitted to telework up to three days of a forty-hour work week.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.

ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: December 2026

EMPLOYMENT POLICY: Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling  (404) 679-4500 , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ( www.sacscoc.org ).

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

Minimum Qualifications:
High school degree or equivalent *and* Two (2) years of work related experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.