Director of Student Accommodations & Accessibility, Title IX & Equity

• Ensures that students with disabilities who experience barriers in the design of University programs, services, and facilities have equal access through the provision of accommodations such as auxiliary aids and services, materials in alternative formats, sign language interpreters, lab assistants, assistive technology, readers, test proctors, note takers, equal access to facilities, etc. as well as providing information and referral concerning admission, access, and participation in University and community programs.
• Develops a plan of action and/or reasonable accommodation with students who have disabilities through an interactive process which includes conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and collaborating with the student and faculty and/or staff.
• Establishes collaborative relationships on campus and in the community by serving on committees, anticipating changes that may create or remove barriers, and advising the campus community as appropriate.
• Provides training and technical assistance to faculty, staff, administrators, and students about universal design, disability studies and issues, reasonable accommodations, technology, barriers to programs and services, as well as local, state, and federal legislation related to disabilities.
• Provides effective administration by maintaining student records relating to communications with students, recommended courses of action or accommodations, and documentation provided by the student.
• Develops a competent and effective staff of full and part-time employees and student workers by recruiting and selecting qualified persons to serve as interpreters, readers, test proctors, and notetakers, providing training in the various service functions and orientation on policies and procedures, making work assignments based upon qualifications, and supervising and evaluating work performance. This position co-supervises the Title IX and Equity Coordinator.
• Serves as an investigator for civil rights cases (Title IX and VI) as needed.
• Serves as the primary administrator of the Accommodate disability services platform with assistance from the Coordinator of Title IX & Equity.

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  Oversee the Coordinator of Title IX & Equity in their duties of hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating student employees.
• Assists the AVP-Title IX & Equity with the management of funds through preparation, submission, and execution of a departmental budget.
• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the AVP – Title IX & Equity.
• Contributes to an effective unit by completing projects and performing other duties assigned by the AVP – Title IX & Equity.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.