Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center (Accessibility/Disability Specialist)
Denison University

Job Info

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Position Type:

Administrative Staff

Classification Title:

Administrative Staff

Position Title:

Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center (Accessibility/Disability Specialist)

Position Number:

A00606

Pay Grade Level:

AD 01

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000

Department:

Academic Resource Center

Posting Number:

S 121301293

Full or Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Months:

11

FTE:

.92

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Mid July - Mid June
Some weekends as needed

Basic Function:

Evaluates documentation and determines reasonable accommdations for students with disabilities, conducts intake interviews and makes notes in case file using Accommodate software, reviews and creates relevant policies and procedures related to accessibility/access. manages case load of students on Academic Warning, represent ARC at campus events and collaborates with other campus partners.

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates and interprets disability documentation for eligibility determination and coordinates services for students with disabilities (approximately 100+ applications per academic year) Maintain an electronic records track trend, and generate reports. Implements reasonable accommodations consistent with current law, identifies best practices within the field and maintains confidentiality of records.
Meets individually with students to discuss current accommodations, assesses need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and improves communication with instructors/staff throughout their academic enrollment. Also maintains a small caseload of students in the Back on Track program.



Develops and implements policies and procedures for providing individualized accommodations and equal access for students in accordance with legal requirements. Consults as needed with in-house legal counsel.
Oversees coordination and execution of accommodations such as note taking, alternative academic material formats and texts,assistive technology, etc. and works closely with Assistant for Administrative Processes to manage ARC Testing Spaces
Maintains close communication with Residential Communities & Housing, Facility Services and other campus partners regarding the provision of housing accommodations and campus accessibility, respectively. With the Director of Academic Resource Center, serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to a range of disabilities, classroom/curriculum, training and advising.
Communicate effectively with ARC staff and need to know parties regarding student status and progress, Contributes to staff meetings, events, data collection, assessment and report writing.



Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum: At least one year of experience working with students in higher education; experience in special education is also a plus.
● Must have strong and broad computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, and web).
● Background knowledge in Accommodate and Banner preferred.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.● Ability to respond to common inquiries from students, regulatory agencies, or members of the College community.
● Ability to write reports
● Ability to effectively present information to top administration and/or respected constituents including parents/family members

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: Master's
Preferred: Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relevant experience in accessibility/disability in higher education can be substituted for education.

Physical Demands:

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

Contact(s):

Jennifer Grube Vestal

Contact Phone/Extension:

740-587-6666

Contact Email:

vestal@denison.edu

Open Date:

03/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants who apply by April 7 will have first consideration but the position will remain open until filled

Additional Information:

Applicants who apply by April 7 will have first consideration but the position will remain open until filled

Denison University Background Check Statement:

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.

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