Application Instructions:

External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.

 

IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and load ALL documents required in the job posting to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your Resume/CV, references, cover letter, and any other supporting documents required in the job posting. The "My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

 

Current Mercer University Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Jobs Hub in the search bar. Locate the position and click Apply.

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Access and Accommodation

 

Department:

Access and Accommodation

 

College/Division:

General University

 

Primary Job Posting Location:

Atlanta, GA 30341

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Director of Access and Accommodation on the Atlanta, Georgia campus.

 

Responsibilities:

The focus of the position is to support the Atlanta Access Office to ensure the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments of 2008 providing ADA compliance. 

The Assistant Director of Access and Accommodation engages students with disabilities in an interactive process to develop accommodation plans, provides support for a caseload of students, refers students to appropriate campus resources, and provides education and training to campus and community partners.

This position is the initial point of contact on the Atlanta campus for students with accommodation concerns or faculty concerns, and will perform an initial review of off campus clinical setting, student teaching, internship and externship site accommodations and make recommendations to the Director.

This position provides direct support to individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Conducts disability eligibility analyses, provides referrals, approves reasonable accommodations, and connects individuals with services to support their personal and/or academic goals. Educates campus constituencies regarding support for individuals with disabilities and facilitates compliance with the ADA/ADAAA and related federal, state, and local regulations and University policies.

On the Atlanta campus, this position manages the overall daily administration of the Access and Accommodation Office, including, but not limited to:

• Maintaining confidentiality of University and student records, as applicable;

• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to technology, equipment, applicable laws, regulations, standards and/or systems;

• Increases understanding regarding issues affecting individuals with disabilities by delivering presentations, trainings, workshops and/or education materials related to research and best practices;

• Assists individuals with solving obstacles unique and/or common to individuals with disabilities; interfaces with campus constituencies to ensure individuals gain equitable access to resources;

• Educates students, families, faculty and staff on appropriate services for and communications with individuals with disabilities; compiles and distributes necessary documentation to verify the need for accommodation;

• Performs intake interviews to gain a foundational understanding of individual needs and evaluates information from medical and/or psychological professionals to determine eligibility; makes referrals and/or consults with the Director as necessary;

• Works with individuals to determine reasonable accommodations needed for academic, professional and/or personal success; connects individuals to and/or provides direct resources and services;

• Oversees testing for students with accommodations;

• Conduc