Assistant Director of Counseling Services for Student Accessibility Support Center

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following: 

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.

• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).

• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.

• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Education, or a related field. Three (3) years of full time experience working with young adults with disabilities in an educational or community setting. Knowledge and experience with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience assessing documentation and creating accommodation plans. Clinical experience providing crisis intervention, including suicide risk assessment and management. Leadership experience. Experience with legal issues and case law related to disability services in higher education. Experience working in testing center operations.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Assistant Director will work with the Associate Director on providing leadership, building consensus, and offering consultation to address the reasonable accommodation process across a decentralized environment. In collaboration with and in their absence of the Associate Director, the Assistant Director will provide supervisory oversight of professional staff and programs. The incumbent is responsible for determining eligibility and overseeing the facilitation of reasonable accommodations for qualified university students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to the programs, services and activities for the institution. They will serve as a resource for students and their families; meeting with and assisting regarding accommodations, academic performance, registration, and referrals to appropriate resources.
The Assistant Director will liaise with faculty members and service providers within the Stony Brook University community to advocate for student needs and will take a lead role in outreach activities aimed at student, family, and university community education. The incumbent will identify and assist in developing new programs that meet the evolving needs of students with disabilities, and will collaborate with Admissions, Academic Advising, Residence Life, and other areas across campus to address accommodation needs and raise awareness.
The Assistant Director serves as a member of the SASC leadership team and supports the Associate Director in ensuring departmental compliance with Section 504 and the ADAAA. This position assists with strategic planning, operational oversight, and supervision of professional staff to ensure equitable access for students with disabilities. In the absence of the Associate Director, the Assistant Director assumes responsibility for departmental management and decision-making. Additionally, the incumbent will analyze best practices and trends related to ADA and disability-related issues and provide recommendations to the Associate Director for implementation. The Assistant Director may represent the Associate Director, Director, and/or SASC at university