Deputy Director, Student Disability Services

Department

CSL Student Disability Leadership

About the Department

Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of a variety of departments that serve all of the University's undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, promoting wellbeing, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition. CSL has a profound commitment to the diversity of the University of Chicago community and is focused on creating an environment where students can thrive. Through its wide array of programs and services, CSL provides opportunities and experiences that build community, help students grow personally and professionally, and create a place that students can call home.

Student Disability Services (SDS), a department within Campus and Student Life, works in collaboration with University of Chicago faculty and staff to provide resources, support, and accommodations to ensure that all aspects of student life are accessible and inclusive of persons with disabilities. To ensure the intellectual richness of research and education, the University of Chicago seeks to provide an environment conducive to learning, teaching, working, and conducting research that values the diversity of its community. The University strives to be supportive of the academic, personal, and work-related needs of each individual and is committed to facilitating the full participation of students with a disability in the life of the University. The University is committed to complying with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Student Disability Services, the Deputy Director of Student Disability Services works collaboratively with students, faculty and staff across the University to determine and implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. The Deputy Director will help lead and manage services, support, and accommodations for students with disabilities and helps to remove barriers so that all students can fully participate in the life of the University. The Deputy Director employs knowledge of current disability services best practices and strategies and works as a resource to campus partners. The Deputy Director reports to the SDS Director and is responsible for managing and overseeing the staff operations of the department. The Deputy Director is in charge of all administrative functions for student service portfolios, communications for the department, and developing and monitoring progress toward departmental goals. In collaboration with the Director, the Deputy Director will actively engage in planning initiatives, assessing services, and representing Student Disability Services within the UChicago community.

Responsibilities

• Provides thought leadership, oversight for various aspects of the Student Disability Services office, and strong support for the goals developed by the Director, thus enabling focus on strategic initiatives.

• Hires, supervises, and manages the workload of Associate/Assistant Directors and Access Coordinators’ portfolios; establishes job standards and provides opportunities for staff and student employee development.

• Manages a caseload of students with disabilities, including conducting intake interviews, determining eligibility for reasonable accommodations, and facilitating the implementation of accommodations with campus partners.

• Effectively communicates with students and families regarding the disability accommodation process, resources, and referrals to other campus services.

• Oversees all direct report’s supervisory duties and implementation of auxiliary supports and services ensuring timely and effective implementation of accommodations such as notetaking services, communication access, testing accommodations, assistive technology, and accessible course materials.

• Conducts trainings for staff and campus stakeholders on disability rights, inclusion, and compliance with relevant legislation, including the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act.

• Collects, verifies, and securely maintains disability documentation and other relevant confidential information; analyzes students' diagnostic psycho-educational assessments; refers documentation for clinical reviews as necessary.

• Coordinates and collaborates with diverse university departments- including   IT services, University Library Systems, Dining Services, College Housing, Facilities Services, Parking and Transportation, C