Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

About the role

The Regional Student Disability Services Assistant Director is a member of the Miller Center for Disability Services leadership team. This position is responsible for implementing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and leading accessibility initiatives in collaboration with campus partners. The position reports to the Miller Center Director and has a dotted reporting line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean.

Essential Duties

• Oversees daily office operations for the Regional campus in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assists the Miller Center Director with staff training and supervision, develops and implements disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Serves on university committees and workgroups to promote disability access & inclusion.
• Provides database administration for the Miller Center electronic case management system AIM (Access Information Management).
• Oversees administration of accommodated testing upon faculty request.
• Oversees process to ensure advance planning of accessible course material for students with vision and hearing disabilities.
• Provides ongoing case management and advocacy for approx. 250-500 registered students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with campus partners to coordinate campus-wide programming to promote disability access and inclusion.
• Responds to faculty inquiries regarding procedures and best practices for providing student accommodations.
• Engages with diverse individuals in a culturally conscious manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience.

Additional Position Information

Direct experience with AIM (Access Information Management) is preferred. Prior experience working in a college disability service office is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Written, verbal and interpersonal proficiency.
• Knowledge of computers and office applications.
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws (i.e., ADA).
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to support all students.

Special Instructions

N/A

Additional Information

• A criminal background check is required.
• All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.
• Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
• Reasonable accommodations requests for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
• Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
• Miami University Values Statement.
• Miami University Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement.
• Clery Act.
• Labor Law Posters for Applicants.