Assistant Director

Georgetown University•Washington, DC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) is responsible for ensuring that law students with disabilities are granted reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and University policy. The OAS team works in partnership with Law Center faculty, staff, and students to promote environments that are accessible, sustainable, and inclusive by: Determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments; Implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions; Sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations; and Promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Assistant Director’s responsibilities include: Engaging with students with disabilities in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations; Communicating with Law Center faculty to facilitate academic accommodations; and Collaborating with campus partners to ensure an accessible curricular and cocurricular experience for students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in an academic environment
Familiarity with the application of Section 504 and the ADA in the higher education setting, and ability to recognize and understand regulatory requirements associated with disability and accommodation issues
Ability to interpret medical, psychological, neuropsychological and educational documentation
Excellent judgment and discretion in managing confidential information
Ability to enthusiastically support and interact with people of diverse ages, backgrounds, experiences, and personality types
Demonstrated organizational skills and careful attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance collaborative and independent work
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in higher education administration, special education, rehabilitation counseling, human services, or other relevant discipline preferred
Familiarity with assistive technologies and their application to students with disabilities in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

Engaging with students with disabilities in an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations
Communicating with Law Center faculty to facilitate academic accommodations
Collaborating with campus partners to ensure an accessible curricular and cocurricular experience for students
Determining and implementing reasonable accommodations to remove access barriers for students with disabilities in curricular and co-curricular environments
Implementing approved academic adjustments (e.g. exam modifications) for pregnant/parenting students and/or students navigating temporary medical conditions
Sharing resources with students with disabilities requesting MPRE and/or Bar Exam accommodations
Promoting Universal Design for Learning through collaboration with faculty and staff across the Law Center
Periodic coordination with outside vendors who provide services for blind, deaf and other accommodated students
Scheduling and coordinating implementation of ASL Interpreters and CART Writers