Director of Disability Support and Academic Center; Florham Campus Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center (Florham Campus)

Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center (Florham Campus)

Job Title:

Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center (Florham Campus)

Department:
Disability Support Services-Florham

Hiring Manager

Title:

Vice President for Student Affairs

Position Type:
Professional Administrative

Grade: 29

FLSA:
Exempt

Salary: $76,000 to $86,000

Status:
Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: tuition remission, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA / HSA.

Job Summary

The Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center reports to the University Director. The Director has responsibility for coordinating accommodations and related services for students with disabilities; identifying, placing and remediating students with basic skills deficiencies; and providing tutorial and other academic services to all students. The incumbent is responsible to develop and oversee the budget, supervise office staff and student personnel, and serve as a resource to the Fairleigh Dickinson University community.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the University Director.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, or related field preferred.

Five years of experience is required working with students with disabilities, with a minimum of three years of supervision and budget management experience at the post-secondary level.

A minimum of two years of experience in coordinating, scoring and interpreting placement tests at the post-secondary level is preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of section 504 and ADA, including but not limited to: legal issues, higher education, and support services is required.

Strong computer skills, and research and statistical reporting skills.

Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague, Image Now, and webpage content management software is preferred.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and administrators.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of students’ information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.

Available to work non-standard hours including evenings and/or weekends.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications

Monday
- Friday 9 am to 5 pm (may need to work on some weekends depending on university events)

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