What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Disability Resources position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
Provide Rank
Position Number
098371
Department
Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources - 620000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychological or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or related discipline
- Three (3) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of reviewing disability documentation and determining appropriate academic adjustments, modifications, and accommodations within higher education or the workplace.
- Working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable laws pertaining to higher education and disabilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and listening skills.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong supervisory skills with experience in hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance.
- Proficiency in using general office technology, including productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace), database management systems, and communication tools to enhance office efficiency and service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborative efforts, with an emphasis on diplomacy, patience, tact, and flexibility.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Proven experience in a leadership role within an educational or disability services setting, demonstrating the ability to manage and inspire a team.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of Access & Equity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University’s efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes equity in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community.
The Office of Access and Equity: Disability Resources (ODR) is the designated office to assist eligible students and visitors with disabilities by determining access needs, determining and coordinating reasonable academic adjustments or workplace accommodations, and ensuring equal opportunity for participation within the University’s programs, services and activities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in addition to other federal, state, and local civil rights laws related to disability.
Reporting to the Associate Director of ODR, the Assistant Director of Disability Resources is responsible for assisting with administrative leadership and oversight of the office. This role is responsible for direct oversight of the interactive process, evaluation of requests for accommodations, and coordination of approved academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to maintain compliance with disability law. This position is also responsible for overseeing education and outreach for the office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Office Leadership
- 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 office operations.
- Supervise Access Consultants. Oversee the coordination of approved academic adjustments and auxiliary aids & services for students.
Operations
- Participate in the review of accommodation requests for determinations of eligibility for appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
- Provides leadership and oversight of the eligibility process to ensure the timely response to requests for accommodations by students.
- Oversee ODR education and outreach strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with faculty and departments to implement approved accommodations and serve as a resource for faculty and staff providing consultation on complex issues related to the provision of services while educating campus partners on compliance with federal and state regulations as needed.
- 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 and other disability-related civil rights law and regulations.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday with some flexible working hours and evenings
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$64,000-67,000
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
03/23/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/11/2025
Proposed Date of Hire
05/05/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with contact information included
Search Chair Name
Brandon Nelson
Search Chair Email
nelsonbe@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49949
Posting Number
201501595P
Salary : $64,000 - $67,000
