Assistant Director, Accessibility Resources - MSUAASF Range C (DI27002)
About The Position
The Assistant Director in Accessibility Resources is responsible for ensuring the University's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sec. 504, of the Rehabilitation Act. The Assistant Director will share the responsibility of the design and assessment of projects and the formulation and implementation of office goals and objectives. They will share in the supervision of student employees that aid in students with learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health conditions, pregnancy, parenting challenges, and visual impairment. They will be responsible for working with Residential Life on student housing accommodations and the University Title IX coordinator on student accommodations, as well as support student experiencing medical emergencies. The Assistant Director works with enrollment management of Accessibility Resource specific student population, and campus-wide Student Success partners across the University.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational system or equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education, and/or professional experience.
- Knowledge of psycho-educational test instruments at the level necessary to review and interpret diagnostic results to determine the presence of a disability per university criteria and to determine appropriate accommodations.
- Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws on higher education and disability.
- Valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as DVS records check with an acceptable rating.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
- Master's degree in Special Education, College Student Personnel, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
- At least two (2) years of related experience.
- Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to direct and organize work of self and others.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong computer skills, including all MS applications and database management software.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the University's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sec. 504, of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Sharing the responsibility of the design and assessment of projects.
- Formulating and implementing office goals and objectives.
- Supervising student employees who assist students with learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health conditions, pregnancy, parenting challenges, and visual impairment.
- Working with Residential Life on student housing accommodations.
- Collaborating with the University Title IX coordinator on student accommodations.
- Supporting students experiencing medical emergencies.
- Working with enrollment management of Accessibility Resource specific student population.
- Collaborating with campus-wide Student Success partners across the University.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
