Assistant Director of Accessibility Services

Summary

Oversees and manages services and programs on campus for students with disabilities to maintain equal access under federal and local law to promote student success

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as primary point of contact for accessibility services on campus
• Oversees, manages and facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, maintains confidentiality and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Reviews various forms of medical, psychological and academic documentation to determine a student's eligibility and necessary reasonable accommodations within classrooms and campus housing
• Serves as a consultant for faculty and staff to assist with the implementation of accommodations and provides recommendations and guidance for accessibility services across campus to maintain equal access for students with disabilities
• Organizes and administers campus testing activities and coordinates proctors for testing sessions
• Schedules and coordinates auxiliary services such as ASL interpreters, CART providers and other professional services required for student accommodations
• Contributes to campus accessibility by serving on committees and task groups, as well as training faculty, staff and students on inclusive practices
• Maintains accessibility services database and serves as primary contact for troubleshooting and training
• Educates prospective students and families on applicable disability laws and protections, and the accommodations process, including required documentation, technical standards and self-advocacy
• Evaluates, tests, and recommends potential assistive technology devices or software for students
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree
• Experience with managing learning disability services or other related experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social work, counseling, human services, education or a related field of study
  
  

Please Note

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.