PROGRAM COORDINATOR I (PART-TIME)

Disability Support Services (DSS) collaborates with UAB's community to ensure universal accessibility of campus programs and services, and activities. DSS serves as the university-appointed office responsible for providing resources, education and direct services to students, faculty, staff and administration. Essential to the larger mission of the university, DSS promotes accessible and universally designed environments, provides interactive programming to educate the campus community, and facilitates accommodations and services for students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In support of the DSS Program Coordinator II, the position will assist with general administrative office duties to include greeting guests, answering phones and/or emails, process received documentation, create Memos to Verify/Documentation for Standardized Testing, and serve as the primary assistant within the DSS Testing Center.
• In support of the Assistant Director, the position will utilize the DSS AIM database to process assignments and when appropriate, facilitate expedited registrations.
• In support of the Assistant Director of ADA Investigations, the position will assist as needed with the ADA Investigation Process and/ or support the creation and execution of training materials. Additionally, the position will be expected to assist the department with outreach events such as tabling for on campus events.

Hourly Wage: $20 per hour

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred
• Project management skills
• Time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in writing and handling business correspondence
• Proven ability to organize personal work priorities
• Sufficient technology skills in order to troubleshoot access problems during testing
• Solid know how of general office procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Internet savvy with a proven expertise in using MS Office applications
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to use standard business software and applications
• Able to manage stress timely and effectively
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.