Academic Champion & Accessibility Coordinator

Job SummaryAs a member of the Division of Academic Affairs, the Academic Champion providesspecialized academic advising and intensive case management for Freshman andSophomore students. This role is uniquely designed to students on Academic Warning orProbation. Additionally, this position serves as the primary officer for managing andassigning reasonable academic and housing accommodations in accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973. This position is funded through Title III and reports to the Director of StudentSuccess.Job Duties ADA & Section 504 Coordination: Manage the intake, review, and determinationof all requests for reasonable academic and housing accommodations. Ensure theCollege remains in compliance with federal mandates by coordinating with facultyand residence life to implement approved accommodations. Academic Recovery Case Management: Provide "intrusive" monitoring forstudents on academic warning and academic probation. Conduct weekly or bi-weekly progress meetings to track attendance, grades, and the execution ofindividualized success plans.Talladega CollegePosition Description Form Accessibility Advocacy: Educate students on their rights and responsibilitiesregarding disability services. Maintain confidential records of medicaldocumentation and issue official accommodation letters to faculty. Academic Intervention Teaching: Instruct Student Success as needed, focusing onstudy habits, time management, and the non-cognitive skills necessary for studentsentering the college with a GPA below 2.0. Compliance & Eligibility: Ensure students understand Satisfactory AcademicProgress (SAP) and the specific GPA benchmarks required to maintain financialaid and Band eligibility. Integrated Referrals: Serve as the central hub for referrals to Talladega CollegeStudent Affairs, counseling, and career services, ensuring students on AcademicWarning or Probation utilize mandatory tutoring. Data & Compliance: Maintain meticulous digital records in accordance withFERPA and ADA confidentiality standards. Utilize "Early Warning" software toidentify and intervene with at-risk students before mid-term.Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a relatedfield highly preferred; Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: 2+ years of experience in academic advising, student successcoaching, or disability services in a higher education setting. Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of the ADA, Section 504, and federalprivacy laws (FERPA) is required. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrated commitment to working with "at-risk"populations, first-generation students, and students with diverse learning needs. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to advocate for studentswhile maintaining institutional compliance. Technical Skills: Proficiency in student information systems (SIS), MicrosoftOffice Suite, and database management.

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