Assistant Director

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is responsible for ensuring that law students with disabilities are granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and University policy. The OAS team works in partnership with Law Center faculty, staff, and students to promote environments that are accessible, sustainable, and inclusive by:

• Determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments;

• Implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions;

• Sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations; and

• Promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities include:

• Engaging with students with disabilities in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations;

• Communicating with Law Center faculty to facilitate academic accommodations; and

• Collaborating with campus partners to ensure an accessible curricular and cocurricular experience for students.

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director works directly with JD and LL.M. students seeking accessibility related accommodations. The Assistant Director regularly consults with the OAS Assistant/Associate Directors to review accommodation requests and with Law Center faculty to facilitate classroom accommodations. Finally, the incumbent will interact with various campus partners, including but not limited to, the Office of the Registrar, Information Systems Technology (IST), and Planning & Facilities Management to ensure that students’ access needs are met. The Assistant Director is also responsible for periodic coordination with outside vendors who provide services for blind, deaf and other accommodated students. This will include scheduling and coordinating implementation of ASL Interpreters and CART Writers.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in higher education administration, special education, rehabilitation counseling, human services, or other relevant discipline preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an academic environment

• Familiarity with the application of Section 504 and the ADA in the higher education setting, and ability to recognize and understand regulatory requirements associated with disability and accommodation issues

• Ability to interpret to interpret, medical, psychological, neuropsychological and educational documentation

• Familiarity with assistive technologies and their application to students with disabilities in higher education preferred

• Excellent judgment and discretion in managing confidential information

• Ability to enthusiastically support and interact with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personality types

• Demonstrated organizational skills and careful attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to balance collaborative and independent work

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe

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