Assistant Director Disability Services

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
• Building: 50 Haven Avenue
• Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Disability Services, this position is responsible for the delivery and oversight of accommodations and related services for students with disabilities, including academic accommodations, sign-language interpreting services, and housing accommodations for a caseload of students with disabilities enrolled at the schools and programs on the Columbia University Irving Medical Center Campus (CUIMC). The CUIMC schools are the College of Dental Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mailman School of Public Health, and School of Nursing.

In addition to Medicine, the College of Physicians and Surgeons also include the Institute of Human Nutrition as well as the Occupational and Physical Therapy programs. This position will serve as a subject matter expert and primary resource to educate, train, and guide CUIMC departments and faculty in understanding disability access, rights and responsibilities.

This is an essential onsite role that requires occasional weekend and late evenings hours during times of peak operational volume. Some hybrid work options may be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Manage reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. Evaluate all documentation received and obtain additional information when necessary. Participate in discussions with appropriate university officials to determine the reasonableness of an accommodation and provide feedback regarding recommendations. Conduct follow-up with students to determine effectiveness of action taken. Ensure that criteria and procedures for assessing accommodations are clearly identified and disseminated.
  
  Educate students in understanding their disabilities as well as their rights and responsibilities related to reasonable accommodations. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by monitoring successful implementation of individualized accommodations.
• Manage active caseload of students with disabilities and develops a case management system that supports accurate record keeping for each student including relevant information related to eligibility, provision of services, and basis for accommodation decisions and recommendations. Primary responsibility will be for CUIMC students; however, some Morningside students may be assigned.
• Develop plans for individual students? academic and/or personal accommodations in concert with other advisors as needed. Oversee the registration process; advise students about the registration process and make recommendations for accommodations and support services. Compile reports and analyze data regarding students registered with Disability services and accommodations data for CUIMC students, faculty, staff, and visitors--data elements include utilization, efficiency and cost.
• Provide consultation relevant to disability issues. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison to other University departments and divisions to facilitate services for students with disabilities. Interface regularly with faculty and University administrators, including CUIMC schools, Columbia Health, Public Safety, and Student Financial Services on disability issues.
• Present on behalf of Disability Services throughout campus. Perform outreach to students, faculty and staff and represent Disability Services at orientation and other events. Provide ongoing technical assistance to faculty, class deans, and other advisors regarding the University’s…