Assistant Director of Accessibility Services - Providence College

Position Information








Position Title Assistant Director of Accessibility Services



Overview

Coordinate support services and reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Help ensure academic access and successful academic development of students with disabilities from matriculation to graduation. Ensure that all services for student­ athletes are provided in accordance with applicable NCAN Conference rules.





Essential Duties:



+ Coordinate academic services and accommodations for students with disabilities. Review student documentation and determine/approve reasonable accommodations. Coordinate the provision of accommodations (e.g., extended time/alternate setting examinations, note taking services, alternate format texts, etc.) with students and faculty/staff. Provide individualized academic and self-efficacy coaching to students and/or provide appropriate referrals for these services. Serve as liaison with outside vendors regarding modified curriculum materials and assistive technology. (40%)



+ Liaison with on- and off-campus personnel and organizations. Spend considerable time working with faculty and faculty advisors to ensure and/or coordinate reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Collaborate with academic departments/programs, the Student Health Center, the Office of Residence Life, the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership ( SAIL ), Athletics, psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, etc. to provide appropriate accommodations/services to students with disabilities. Serve as member of ADN504 Committee. Work collaboratively to help provide for the non-academic needs (e.g., campus accessibility) of students with disabilities. Educate the campus community on applicable laws, reasonable accommodations, and effective strategies in working with students with disabilities (e.g., guidelines, offer workshops). Consult with the Office of Admission to review prospective student applications and coordinate prospective student visits (re: students with disabilities and their families). (30%)



+ Coordinate summer outreach and relevant orientation programming. Work with the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership ( SAIL ) to facilitate individual and/or group meetings with incoming students with special needs and their parents/guardians. At orientation meetings, accurately present academic demands, programs of study, and other SSC services. Meet with new and returning students with disabilities during the summer months to coordinate academic accommodations (e.g., audio books, interpreters, etc.) for the fall semester. (10%)



+ Perform administrative duties. Provide oversight and direction to the Graduate Assistant for Accessibility Services. Prepare faculty notification letters (Re: reasonable accommodations for students). Coordinate pre-registration activities for students with disabilities. Coordinate publications, including departmental web pages related to this position; prepare reports (e.g., annual summary of services provided) and memoranda, as well as recommendations and evaluations for students. Serve on other related committees, and task forces, as necessary. (20%)







Marginal Duties:


+ Perform all other duties as may be required.






Education and Experience Required



+ Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in special education, education, or related field.



+ Minimum three years related professional experience in the post-secondary environment, working directly with students with disabilities; similar experience with students outside the post-secondary setting and/or a combination of training and experience may be considered



+ Strong knowledge of metacognitive learning techniques and student success strategies, especially as they relate to coaching and supporting students’ disabilities; expertise in coaching students with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum disorders preferred



+ Ability to read and interpret neurological and/or psychological evaluations related to disabilities; ability to administer screenings for certain types of disabilities (e.g., ADHD ) preferred



+ Knowledge of assistive technology and its application in the post-secondary setting



+ Knowledge offederal disability law (ADN504) and its implications for institutions of higher education



+ Excellent oral and written communication skills



+ Excellent interpersonal, organizational, counseling, and listening skills



+ Technical skills, including the ability to use computer software (e.g., Accommodate, campus administrative systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.) to enhance effectiveness



+ Some evening and weekend work is required







Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.







+ Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time



+ Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction



+ Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard



+ Communication skills using the spoken word



+ Ability to see within normal parameters



+ Ability to hear within normal range



+ Ability to move about







Employee Status Full Time



Salary Grade



Salary Information



Salary $78,000 - $82,000



Benefits

Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:







+ Promote the health and well-being of you and your family



+ Provide financial security while you are working



+ Build financial resources for retirement



+ Help you balance personal and work responsibilities



+ Provide educational opportunities for you and your family









These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/








Union Status Non-Union



Shift:



If other, please enter regular schedule.



EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.











Posting Detail Information








Requisition Number AS998P



Closing Date



Open Until Filled Yes



Special Instructions to Applicants









Supplemental Questions



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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents



+ Resume



+ Cover Letter



Optional Documents