Director of Student Accessibility Services

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, organization, and daily operations of the SAS office, including but not limited to scheduling the provision of services and maintaining records and tracking systems.
• Set up and maintain a database system for monitoring and reporting on the number of students with disabilities, their needs, and the effectiveness of service delivery for program improvement purposes.
• Supervise staff, including student workers and graduate assistants.
• Plan and implement effective policies and procedures to improve services and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the rights of students with disabilities.
• Promote understanding and awareness of programs, needs, and innovative services in the field of disability including but not limited to Universal Design.
• Maintain current knowledge of legislation and technology related to disabled students’ programs and services.
• Develop a disability awareness curriculum for faculty and staff, promoting enhanced disability inclusion, community awareness, and retention for students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement a plan for promoting ODS programs and services to students, parents, and faculty, including developing marketing materials, updating the website, using social media, etc.
• Review documentation of disability, including psychological, medical, academic, and educational assessments, and recommend reasonable accommodations for students for both academic programs and residence life housing needs.
• Oversee requests for Emotional Support Animals and manage Committee on Service and Assistance Animals.
• Cook up services and equipment necessary for reasonable accommodation as well as work with third-party vendors when relevant to providing assistive technology, note-takers, transcription services, sign language interpreters, etc.
• Identify and implement assistive technology resources to ensure students with disabilities have access to university curricula and programs.
• Develop and implement program orientations and other transition and success activities for students with disabilities and their parents.
• Identify and collaborate with public and private entities that provide services, assistance, or information to students with disabilities, including other postsecondary institutions, social service agencies, secondary schools, etc.
• Afford college efforts to ensure that all programs and services are accessible and consult with Human Resources, Facilities, and all other college divisions regarding campus and program accessibility.
• Act as a liaison, advocate, and resource person for students with disabilities.
• Identify sources of grant funding and scholarship programs for students with disabilities.
• Manage the annual departmental budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Student Wellness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or JD required, JD or doctoral degree preferred in Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in leadership developing, coordinating, and managing disability-related services.
• Proven track record of developing innovative programs that strengthen the quality of services provided to students with disabilities.
• Deep understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 504, and Amendments.
• Understanding of physical, cognitive, and emotional/mental impairments.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret psychological assessments, disability documentation, and diagnostic testing and to determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations.
• Awareness of best practices for adaptive technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.