Accessibility Services Advisor

Johnson & Wales University • Providence, RI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations and advising to students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree
• Moderate amount of experience advising students with disabilities or other related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in special education, counseling or a related field of study

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan for disability services and in and out of classroom accommodations for students with disabilities
• Meets with prospective and current students and their families, as needed, and maintains records accordingly
• Provides disability services orientations to students, parents and faculty
• Educates faculty on best practices they can use while teaching students with disabilities including researching and recommending assistive technology
• Advises on personal and academic issues for students with disabilities
• Coordinates special workshops, instructional programs and placement testing, as necessary
• Manages compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act to consistently meet the needs of students
• Participates with various departmental or campus committees on disability related issues
• Proctors testing sessions, as necessary
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees