Assistant Director of Disability and Accommodations

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Disability & Accommodations

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student workers as appropriate

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Disability and Accommodations works in collaboration with the Director to promote disability equity and advocacy on campus. They will be responsible for supporting the documentation review process, meeting with students and parents, making accommodation recommendations, and coordinating with the other campus offices. The work of the Assistant Director will occasionally include evening and weekend hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative

• Assist in developing and maintaining student accommodations policy and procedures that reflect a functional mission and strategic plan for support of students with disabilities consistent with the University's mission.
• Support the Director with data collection and analysis regarding services provided to students with disabilities and contribute to strategic planning
• Implementation of ADA policies with accommodation approvals and collaboration with all necessary parties.
• Remain current with legal and technological advances related to accessibility support.
• Participate and collaborate with students, staff, and faculty on programs and events related to students with disabilities.
• Ensure the privacy and security of documents including: student files, disability-related documentation, and session notes.

Student Support

• Respond to disability-related inquiries from current students, prospective students, family members of current or prospective students, high school teachers and counselors, and Moravian University faculty and administrators.
• Meet with students through the interactive process to determine needs and reasonable accommodations within the university setting.
• Monitor, adjust, and evaluate on an ongoing basis individual accommodations that have been implemented.
• Implement on-going methods to ensure diverse learning environments, especially recognizing neurodiverse students and the need for advocacy and self-determination skills.
• Understand and implement assistive technology with a diverse range of students with disabilities.
• Oversee student workers hired for accommodations (e.g., note-taker, scribe, human reader), including recruiting, selecting, and training note-takers, scribes, and human readers; as well as monitoring the quality of notes, processing timesheets for proper payment, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with the Community Support Coordinator(s) to assist students with outside resources, including the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, transportation services, electronic text, Braille, and sign language interpretation

Faculty and Staff Support

• Support ongoing professional development and awareness programs for faculty, staff, and student workers with a mind toward countering ableism and supporting disability rights.
• Monitor that support staff and faculty are appropriately involved in the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Provide general guidance to staff and campus event sponsors who may be involved with the implementation of accommodations for events (AIM, Heritage Day, Commencement, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Participate in compiling and reporting on student data and statistics reflecting progress, trends, and use of services as well as recommendations for future initiatives; participate in the LVAIC Disability Support Providers group as appropriate.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE: The Division of Student Life strives to advance the educational mission of the University by recognizing, affirming, and promoting the development of the whole student in a campus climate that is at the same time challenging and supportive. We do this by asking students and ourselves to always reflect on the following questions: Who am I? How will we learn from each other? What is our responsibility to the world? Staff in the division commit to the following core values as we carry out our mission:

• Student Centered: Empower one another to keep students as the focus of all decisions made and services provided by reflecting on the question: "Is this choice in the best interest of Moravian students?"
• Collaboration: Cultivate intentional, productive and respectful partnerships by reflecting on the question: "How will including others lead to shared success?"
• Inclusivity: Embrace diversified experiences, perspectives, and values by reflecting on the question: “Are we advancing our commitment to equity and justice in our community?”
• Community Focused: Modeling compassion and empathy with our community partners by reflecting on the question: “What is our impact on the world?”
  Transparency: Sustain trust and confidence through open and honest communication by reflecting on the question: “Are we engaging, explaining, and clarifying expectations?”

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in special education or special education administration, school psychology, rehabilitation counseling, higher education, or a related field. Ability to interpret psycho-educational evaluations and other disability documentation and determine eligibility for disability services. One to three years of experience in evaluating the needs of students with disabilities, preferably in higher education, and providing reasonable accommodations, including some administrative leadership. In-depth knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 & 2008 (ADAAA). Familiarity with assistive technologies for students with disabilities. Preference is given to those with experience in data management related to tracking and assessing accommodation programs.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking "Apply Now." Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527?. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University?.

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