Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) assists the university with its mission of promoting students' academic success, personal growth, and development of life skills. SAS works to ensure that students with disabilities receive equal access to curricular and co-curricular opportunities in the university community, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and the Fair Housing Act 42.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies students with disabilities and informs them of services available.
• Maintain a caseload to include direct services, reviewing documentation, establishing eligibility, determining appropriate student accommodations, assisting with problem solving, and communicating among faculty, staff, parents, and students.
• Independently and collaboratively determine reasonable accommodations for students in university programs in a clear, well-documented, timely, and effective manner.
• Ensure and assist with the implementation of accommodations such as note taking, alternate text requests, furniture coordination and accommodated exams.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Works with faculty, staff, and external service providers and agencies to coordinate and implement services for students with disabilities.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with outside agencies to provide information about services for students with disabilities.
• Acts as an advocate for students with disabilities/special population students and participates in development of an educational environment that promotes their success.
• Maintains and reviews student files for accuracy and ADA and the Fair Housing Act 42 compliance.
• Schedules and coordinates ASL interpreters and other professional services required for accommodations.
• Creates and maintains a secure listing of students who have medical concerns while on campus or who need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. Acts as liaison with campus security to ensure compliance.
• Contributes professionally by serving, as appropriate, on college committees and task groups. Keeps staff and administration informed of state and federal requirements for areas of assigned responsibility.
• Participates in relevant professional development activities to stay informed of state and federal regulations regarding students with disabilities and special populations.
• Monitors students’ academic activity and progress.
• Works closely with students, faculty, and staff to enable students to achieve their educational goals and assist the college in achieving retention goals.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience working with students with disabilities, rehabilitation services, higher education, social work or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with the utmost discretion and sensitivity (HIPPA, FERPA, Title IX).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience at small to mid-sized, faith-based institution.

Position Salary: $53,560.00