Coordinator I, Counseling/Assistive Technology

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator I reports to the Director of Counseling and will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the College’s Assistive Technology Lab.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Set up and maintain all Assistive Technology Lab equipment. Troubleshoot equipment problems; place calls for maintenance and service.

• Serve as primary contact for lab equipment vendors. Participate in bid preparation and purchasing process for lab equipment.

• Provide instruction and training to students utilizing the Assistive Technology Lab. Serve as primary contact and resource for all Assistive Lab users.

• Convert printed text to alternative format such as Braille, tape, or large print.

• Develop manuals for use in training students and staff on assistive technology equipment.

• Compile data and produce regular reports pertaining to Assistive Technology Lab utilization by students.

• Assist Special Needs Counselor in the hiring, training and scheduling of part-time staff for the Assistive Technology Lab.

• Responsible for payroll input for lab hourly employees.

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the Assistive Lab budget expenditures; prepare budget transfer requests.

• Responsible for creation and maintenance of electronic requisitions for lab and counseling supplies and equipment.

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining lab documentation, files, reports, manuals, etc.

• Assist students with career assessment and job search software resources.

• Provide support to the Director of Counseling and counseling staff as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

• Required:
  High school education or equivalent.
• Three years related work experience in a coordination/supervision role.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, organizational, customer service and computer skills including Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and instruction and also cooperatively as a departmental team member.
• Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide dynamic and proactive educational leadership.
• Proven effectiveness in allocating and managing resources.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated commitment to multi-cultural and multi-generational diversity.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree.
• Pevious experience with assistive technology.
• Community college experience.
• Bi-lingual.