Assistant Director for Student Disability Services - Disability Access Consultant

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

4d•$72,209 - $80,619•Onsite

About The Position

Student Disability Services (SDS) works in partnership with Cornell faculty, staff, and students to ensure that all aspects of student life are accessible, equitable, and inclusive of individuals with disabilities. SDS establishes and disseminates criteria for disability services, meets with students to discuss access needs, receives and stores confidential disability documentation to support a student's eligibility for disability services and accommodations, collaborates with faculty and staff regarding essential course and/or program requirements and appropriate reasonable accommodations. SDS provides campus leadership of diversity efforts that promote disability equity and inclusion. The Assistant Director, Disability Access Consultant receives applications for disability accommodations from students, and makes determinations of appropriate disability accommodations after hearing from the student and reviewing all supporting documentation (approximately 1,500 students/year). This process relies on their knowledge of disability laws and case law, which are used in conjunction with emerging best practices in the field. The role is responsible for ensuring appropriate accommodations are implemented and making arrangements for student accommodation access, which is critical to the mission of Student Disability Services and university compliance in this area. The Disability Access Consultant will use a Civil Rights for Social Justice model by engaging with the understanding of intersectionality and the students lived experience being a part of the interactive process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination
Superb interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
Familiarity with disability accommodations in higher education
Knowledge of federal and state disability laws (including case law)
Passionate about working with disabled student populations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to quickly learn new processes and software
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in disability services, accessibility, assistive technology, education, or related field
Prior experience working with disabled students in higher education
Prior experience determining disability accommodations in higher education
Knowledge of Cornell programs and services

Responsibilities

Receives applications for disability accommodations from students.
Makes determinations of appropriate disability accommodations after hearing from the student and reviewing all supporting documentation.
Ensures appropriate accommodations are implemented.
Makes arrangements for student accommodation access.
Uses a Civil Rights for Social Justice model by engaging with the understanding of intersectionality and the students lived experience being a part of the interactive process.