Assistant Director Disability Resources

Assistant Director Disability Resources

Position Number: 098371.

Location:

Boone, NC. Employment:
Full Time, 40 hours per week. Salary: $64,000–$67,000.

The Assistant Director of Disability Resources is a highly visible member of the university community, interacting across divisional lines and collaborating with many segments of the university. The office promotes access in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and fosters an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community. The designated office assists eligible students and visitors with disabilities by determining access needs, coordinating reasonable academic adjustments or workplace accommodations, and ensuring equal participation in the University’s programs, services, and activities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related civil‑rights laws.

• Consult and promote access to the University community on disability‑related compliance.
• Serve on University committees as a content expert on disability compliance.
• Assist in the oversight of operations.
• Supervise Access Consultants.
• Oversee the implementation of approved academic adjustments and auxiliary aids & services for students.
• Oversee ODR education and outreach strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the eligibility process to ensure a timely response to requests for accommodations by students.
• Participate in the review of complex accommodation requests for determinations of eligibility for appropriate accommodations.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments to implement approved accommodations and serve as a resource for faculty and staff, consulting on complex issues related to the provision of services while educating campus partners on compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students, University Housing, Campus Dining, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success, Student Health Service, and other pertinent departments to assist in providing access and accommodations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changing regulations and policies regarding persons with disabilities, including FERPA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability‑related civil‑rights laws and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience analyzing disability documentation to determine academic adjustments and modifications within higher education or reasonable workplace accommodations within the employment setting for individuals with disabilities.
• Background knowledge and training in civil‑rights law related to disability, including and not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners from various backgrounds to share the value and importance of access and disability‑related processes within the college/university setting.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong supervisory skills with experience in hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance.

Location:

Boone, NC. Type of Position:
Full Time. Position Number: 098371. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. VISA sponsorship: not available. Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.