Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services
Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Director, Student Accessibility ServicesLong Classification Title
Mental Health Counselor IICampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Student Accessibility ServicesSummary of Position
The Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is an important part of the SAS Team. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of SAS to help ensure student accommodations are approved and enacted in alignment with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, OCR/DOJ letters, regulations, guidance, and relevant case rulings. They also work closely with the Director to ensure departmental practices are both inclusive and accessible for all.
The Assistant Director works closely with students across all UNH Campuses (UNH Durham, CPS Manchester, CPS Online, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law) to develop, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate services for students with disabilities. This includes helping students throughout the interactive accommodations process, assisting faculty and other UNH personnel in implementing accommodations, providing on-going supports for students with complicated accommodation needs, assisting students with technology related needs, and managing specific services such as captions and interpreters.
The Assistant Director is seated on the Durham campus, but will have occasional travel to other campuses as needed.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Master'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
3-5 yearsPosting Number
PS5002FY25Other minimum qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education or related discipline, and 4 years of experience working with students with disabilities, or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience within higher education.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the post-secondary environment working with students with disabilities.
- Experience working with non-traditional students.
- Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students.
- Experience supporting students that are accessing their education both in-person and online.
- Experience supporting students through the interactive accommodation process.
- Knowledge of a range of different disabilities and the impact of disability within the higher education context.
- Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable laws. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of Assistive Technology.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/64205Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
18EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
11/18/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
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Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving RecordDuty/Responsibility
- As outlined within SAS policies and procedures, assist students throughout the interactive accommodation process.
- Advise students about SAS policies and procedures as well as policies and procedures across UNH campuses.
- Review and evaluate documentation related to students’ disabilities. Meet with students to discuss their accommodation needs and their requests.
- Based on documentation and student self-report, approve student accommodations and plan as needed.
- Support students in communicating accommodations to their instructors.
- Maintain and update confidential files on each student.
- Follow-up with student or faculty related to accommodations and Assistive Technology (AT).
Duty/Responsibility
- Provide on-going support and coordination of services for students across all UNH campuses.
- Provide coaching and guidance as appropriate.
- Collaborate with instructors to ensure accommodations are effectively implemented.
- Provide support with specific accommodations processes.
Duty/Responsibility
- Support the Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of SAS.
- Review and improve processes and procedures.
- Work closely with Disability Specialists to ensure best practices are implemented consistently.
- Support effective usage of our accommodation management system, Accommodate.
- Support staff training and development.
Duty/Responsibility
- Act as liaison and advocate with the University Community including faculty and administrators, as appropriate.
- Present information about the SAS office or other relevant topics to the campus community and/or prospective students.
- Developing training for campus community members and key stakeholders.
- Attend orientations and other campus events as an SAS liaison.
Duty/Responsibility
- Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Research, editing and updating office materials.
- Develop resources for campus partners and relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze student and other SAS data and prepare regular reports.
- Regularly attend professional development trainings related to changes in best practices and legislative changes.
- Provide support to SAS Team members.
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