Assistant Director, Academic Accommodation

Assistant Director, Academic Accommodation

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Disability and Accessibility Services

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $58,310.00/Yr. - USD $99,120.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Academic Services & Administration

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Accessibility

Associated Division: Provost & SeniorVP Academic Affairs

Req ID: 8529

Overview

The Assistant Director of Academic Accommodations oversees activities to ensure compliance with Auburn University policies and government regulations related to academic accommodations of Auburn University students.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the review of medical, psychological, and educational reports to determine eligibility for academic accommodations and services.
• Provides interpretation and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act.
• Provides information to students regarding available academic accommodations and the official processes and procedures to request accommodation.
• Determines accommodations and addresses accommodation issues for individual students.
• Coordinates sign language and captioning needs for campus activities.
• Assists in the overall daily administration of the office, including, but not limited to, supervision of staff, financial/HR issues, and planning activities.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Special Education, Counseling, Psychology or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in administering services for the disabled to include identifying and implementing accommodations.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type
Continuing