Student Affairs Coordinator Jobs

This position's primary responsibility is to provide office support to Access and Disability Services in ensuring that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in the educational process and university experience. Primary responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director, coordinate readers/scribes as needed. Communicates with students and professors to facilitate administration of accommodations.
• Establish and maintain electronic records/file system, and respond to inquiries from students, faculty and staff. Assist with the maintenance of files and records pertinent to the program,
• Coordinate with other departments to implement accommodations for students including, but not limited to: adaptive computerized technology such as Kurzweil for learning disabilities, Zoom Text to magnify text for the visual impaired, Dragon for transposing speech to text, and the CCTV's for magnification.
• Under the direction of the Senior Associate Director, advise students, faculty, and departments on appropriate and recommended reasonable academic
• Assist the Senior Associate Director, Student Support Services with administrative and logistical duties and provides students with information on disability services and university policies and procedures.
• Assign service providers to designated classes, notifies instructors, coordinates and monitors supportive resource services.
• Support programming needs by managing and handling all logistical details;

accommodations.

• Other duties as assigned
• Compose office correspondence such as requests for documentation and responds to requests for information; devises, evaluates and revises forms/correspondence for internal and external use using a variety of software packages;
• Review documents, records, or applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules; determines and explains action necessary to achieve compliance or approval;
• Resolve problems and respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and resources and escalates as appropriate; answers telephone;

In addition to the above this position also supports and works closely with the Office of Student Affairs team on general administrative functions including supporting programming needs across the office Schedules appointments, answers phones and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

A minimum of three years of related experience required. Overtime may be required during peak time periods.
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume and indicate meeting the basic qualifications.

Bachelors degree preferred. Familiarity with specialized adaptive technology software such as CCTV, Dragon, Kurzweil, and JAWS preferred. Requires excellent communication and organization skills; proofing and editing skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat are essential; flexibility and ability to work with shifting deadlines. Must be self-motivated, service oriented, exacting with detail and able to work independently. This position requires a high level of confidentiality and diplomacy as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.

HGSE is currently developing dynamic workplace models which will actively support a combination of on-campus and remote work (within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business) where business and operational needs allow. You and your manager will discuss the best schedule based on your role and operational need. If your role allows for remote work, please note that all remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA (Only Exempt), CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Please also note that Harvard will withhold each applicable state’s required tax and other withholdings from your paycheck for the time you work there.
Harvard will require COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members who will have any on-campus presence. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement and exceptions may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/.
We regret that the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3-4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and affordable medical, dental & vision plans, with coverage beginning as of an employee's start date
• Transportation: 50% discount on MBTA passes, as well as additional options (rideshare, biking, etc.) to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness & Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, hard & soft skills development, career planning, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services. Additionally, access to Harvard athletic facilities, libraries, campus events - and many discounts for various cultural and leisure activities throughout metro Boston.
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Programs: $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School, discounted options through participating Harvard graduate schools, and reimbursement options for accredited schools outside of Harvard.

HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education.
HGSE Human Resources values diversity in all forms and believes that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We continue to develop and support a workforce that reflects the diversity of those we serve; fosters an environment that allows everyone to belong and to bring their best self to work; and creates the conditions that empower employees to contribute their full potential to advancing the work of the school.
We do this by:

• Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged
• Hiring and retaining staff reflecting the diversity of those we serve

• Communicating transparently and respectfully; and
• Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation
• Developing strong relationships and partnerships internal and external to our community to advance diversity and inclusion
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and professional work environment

About the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future. We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, please visit: www.gse.harvard.edu

Faculty & Student Services

USA - MA - Cambridge

404037 Coordinator I (FSS)

OSA

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Full-time

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55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Identity

35 hours per week
Monday-Friday

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.