Director of Accessibility & Student Inclusion

The Director of Accessibility & Student Inclusion is responsible for the overall functioning and performance of Maryland University Integrative Health (MUIH) student accommodation and case management, providing day-to-day leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems, and operations. The Director of Accessibility & Student Advocacy is tasked with supporting students experiencing complex challenges impacting their lives. The Director of Accessibility & Student Advocacy works to connect students to both on and off-campus resources that meet their specific needs, provide advocacy and help in working with faculty and staff and in navigating campus procedures, and encourages the development of student coping skills, resiliency, and self-advocacy.

The Director will be responsible for being highly organized, a strong communicator, and avid campus collaborator.

Essential Functions

Accessibility responsibilities:

* Interacts with students to review medical, psychological, and educational documentation; determine appropriate and individualized accommodations based on documentation and need. Problem solves student concerns as they relate to student access and collaborates to resolve issues.

* Establish and maintain practices, policies, and procedures to serve students with various disabilities; and regularly review and update the Office's website and marketing publications related to programs and support services.

* Serve as a resource to faculty and staff on disability compliance, accommodations, services and programs; and coordinates with campus partners and faculty to ensure accessibility (physical, technological, and classroom).

* Counsels students on disability related issues, provides study skill strategies.

* Researches and implements best practices related to academic accommodations, universal design and assistive technology. Continually monitors and evaluates the status of campus accessibility to include coordinating departmental responses with facilities, residential life and/or other departments to help ensure maximum access by disabled students.

* Develops and conducts faculty, advisor, and other campus personnel seminars, workshops, and training programs to provide awareness of compliance and equity.

* Convenes and oversees the campus-wide Accessibility Committee to proactively promote and advance an accessible campus.

* Manages and recommends the annual operating budget for programs and support services administered to include interacting with external consultants and vendors to review and recommend the purchase of new and/or improved products and equipment.

* Oversees and maintains confidential records and related information in accordance with federal regulations;

* Maintain up to date knowledge of current and emerging statutory and regulatory requirements and best practices as it relates to Section 504 & 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504 & 508), Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended (ADA), Fair Housing Act, and other federal, state, local, and accreditation related accessibility compliance requirements. In consultation with the Title IX/504/ADA Coordinator, regularly evaluate and modify services and programs to ensure federal and state compliance;

and address student grievances.

* Enhances professional knowledge and skills by attending training sessions, workshops/seminars and reviewing published literature; ensures that subordinate staff knowledge and skills are enhanced through appropriate developmental tools.

Student inclusion responsibilities:

* Coordinates institutional efforts that focus on student diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.

* Serves as a key advocate for advocating for historically underserved student populations.

* Facilitates diversity and inclusion dialogues to build civility within the student populations.

* Conducts diversity and cultural competency training for student leaders.

* Works collaboratively with other offices to ensure inclusion efforts are be administered, including Housing & Residence Life, Student Engagement & Community Programs, Mission & Ministry, Service & Community Engagement, Athletics, Women's Leadership Initiative,

* Works collaborating with Housing & Residence Life on identity-based Living Learning Communities.

* Collaborates and supports identity-based student organizations to build community on campus.

* Develops and implements a programming for various heritage month celebrations such as Black History Month, Women's History Month, Latin Heritage Month, Asian Island Pacific Month, Pride Month, etc.

Qualifications:

Knowledge: A Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, special education or another closely related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree in a related field and additional years of related experience may substitute for required education.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of professional experience…