Riley Burke
Bedminster,NJ
Summary
Adaptable and mission education professional with a strong foundation in disability services, student advising, administrative coordination, and inclusive program development. Adept at translating student needs into actionable support plans and fostering positive institutional partnerships. Skilled in managing office operations, analyzing documentation, working across departments, and leveraging digital tools to improve student outcomes. Eager to contribute to roles in education, advocacy, accessibility, or student success through a strengths-based and equity-focused approach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Coordinator
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Florham Campus
11.2024 - Current
- Independently oversee the Office of Disability Support Services for the Florham Campus, providing comprehensive academic and accessibility support while reporting to university leadership.
- Review and interpret a wide range of disability-related documentation—including IEPs, 504 Plans, psychoeducational evaluations, and medical reports from licensed providers—to determine and implement appropriate accommodations.
- Collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and student support offices to ensure consistent, inclusive educational experiences across disciplines.
- Guide incoming students—including high school seniors and transfer students—through the transition to college life, offering both academic advising and personalized support planning.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local and regional community organizations to enhance student outreach and engagement.
- Manage student employees, oversee departmental budgeting and payroll via Paycom, and support strategic initiatives related to accessibility and student success.
- Represent the university at admissions events, orientations, and community presentations, promoting disability awareness and inclusive access.
- Maintain student records and accommodation workflows using Datatel/Colleague (integrated student information system) and Accessible Information Management (AIM).
- Engage in ongoing professional development through New Jersey AHEAD, attending state-level meetings and networking with accessibility professionals to stay current with legislation and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Childhood Education (PK–4), Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2024
Skills
- Datatel/Colleague (ERP System)
- AIM (Accessible Information Management)
- Paycom (Payroll & HR System)
- Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Pennsylvania Grades PK–4 Teaching Certificate
- CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Disability Support Coordinator
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Florham Campus
11.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Early Childhood Education (PK–4), Special Education
The Pennsylvania State University
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