Job Description
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Carroll University
Description:
The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities provides supervision and leadership for all staff in the department, including oversight of the following: personnel, student satisfaction, budget, technology, operations, assessment, planning, and compliance. The Director is the lead administrator, trainer, and consultant for all disability issues related to students. The director implements workshops to assist students, faculty, and staff regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations and to promote understanding and adherence to compliance issues.
At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.
Responsibilities:
Understand and analyze tests and interpret medical and psychological documentation.
Analyze student academic difficulties and situations to determine the best course of action resulting in coordinating and monitoring the use of academic accommodations.
Assist parents, high schools and care providers with developing appropriate accommodation plans for students.
Direct the development, review, and revision of written policies, guidelines, and procedures for determining reasonable accommodations
Develop disability awareness curriculum for faculty and staff promoting enhanced disability inclusion, community awareness and retention for students with disabilities.
Act as a liaison, advocate and resource person for students with disabilities.
Conduct information/in-service training sessions for faculty, staff and students regarding program objectives and compliance with ADA/504 and other disability issues
Investigate compliance complaints as appropriate
Interprets federal/state laws and regulations to develop and implement policies, procedures and forms to achieve compliance with the ADA
Maintains ADA files; ensures appropriate documentation is received to support accommodation claims and associated decisions.
Maintain and manage appropriate and current confidential records for all registered students with disabilities
Forecast budget implications of accommodations
Participate in collaborative programming with other members of the Student Life staff and/or University community
Participates as a member of the administrative team for student emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned
Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Master's degree in social work, counseling, disability services, student affairs, higher education, or related field required.
At least five years of progressive experience in disability support services, policy compliance, or related field
10 years of relevant leadership experience in the disability field may be substituted for the Master's degree
Experience with and thorough understanding of various disability regulations within an educational setting
Demonstrated experience training and educating stakeholders about disability accommodations, best practices, and compliance
Knowledge of various assessments and diagnostic tools used to determine accommodation needs and the ability to interpret the results of the assessments is required
Strong familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to disabilities including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and best practices in supporting access for students with disabilities
Technology Skills:
Understanding of the various technologies employed in disability support
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Human Relations Skills:
Outstanding communications skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a passion for serving the diverse student population
Excellent organizational skills, with high attention to detail and accountability
Student focused sense of urgency and responsiveness
Crisis/emergency management experience
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A true Pioneer, Carroll University is Wisconsin’s first, four-year institution of higher learning. Our private university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition and is a leader in the health sciences. We offer more than 95 areas of study including a variety of graduate programs and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. From 1846 forward, we’ve prepared our students to live a life of purpose and meaning through learning opportunities and experiences in a diverse and global society.
A Learning Community: We offer choice when it comes to undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Our students pursue their passion while preparing for their careers through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, School of Business and the School of Education and Human Services. Our faculty are personally invested in their students’ success. They make it a priority to get to know them well, which translates to better support in helping them achieve their individual academic and personal goals. Carroll differentiates itself through its Pioneer Core. This unique general education requirement weaves a cross-cultural emphasis throughout a student’s academic career, exposing them to cultures, ideas and beliefs different from their own.
Carroll has been providing transformative educational experiences since 1846 and is a perennial presence on best college lists prepared by Forbes, U.S. News, Money Magazine and others.
Home to more than 400 full- and part-time employees, Carroll’s vibrant campus blends historic charm with state-of-the-art facilities and is located in a historic neighborhood in Waukesha, Wisconsin, just minutes from metropolitan Milwaukee. Carroll offers a flexible benefit package with a selection of medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employees and their dependents, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time and competitive salaries. Come Pioneer with us!
Jobs at Carroll University.
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