"Associate Director of Center for Teaching and Learning for Disability Services"

Position Summary

Hobart and William Smith Colleges cultivates an inclusive and supporting learning community that values the diverse learning styles of our students. The office of Disability Services in the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is committed to providing students with disabilities access to HWS programs and activities. The Associate Director works to facilitate academic accommodations for students with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act and College policies and procedures. The Associate Director provides administrative oversight, advocacy, education, and leadership pertaining to disability services. Annual salary range: $63,426 - $73,426

Essential Responsibilities:

• Engage prospective students; provide comprehensive information about the institution, CTL programming in whole, and the disability services process at the colleges through in-person meetings.
• Create and implement the orientation process for incoming students with documented disabilities. Evaluate and communicate needs with other entities on campus to foster a smooth transition to the institution.
• Software management and data reporting regarding all aspects of Disability Services at HWS.
• Work directly with students to support them as they navigate, access, and implement their approved academic accommodations.
• Evaluate CTL documentation guidelines, clearly communicate the guidelines through a multitude of formats, and review student documentation to determine eligibility of students for accommodations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus in creating for equity and inclusion of students with disabilities.
• Provide resources for other campus constituents relating to disability and accessibility.
• Provide liaison and consultative services for faculty to meet the educational needs of registered students with disabilities.
• Consult with the Assistant Director of Disability Services on disability housing, dining and assistance animal accommodation process.
• Ongoing development, evaluation and implementation of policies and procedures in regards to disability services at HWS.
• Consult with the Assistant Director of Disability Services to evaluate short term medical accommodation needs to HWS community as needed.
• Foster an environment of equity and inclusion through advocacy and direct work with all entities (students, staff and faculty).
• Facilitate educational opportunities for faculty and staff regarding disability issues.
• Act as a liaison to other agencies serving students with disabilities.
• Maintain knowledge of accessibility and disability services best practices for higher education.

Qualifications

Master's degree in related field. 5-7 years of experience working with students with disabilities or advanced graduate work with experience providing disability services in post-secondary education setting. Discretion, sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills in dealing with students, faculty, administrators, parents, handling confidential information, and communicating with all campus constituencies. Demonstrated experience reviewing clinical documentation, conducting interactive/iterative processes for determining accommodations and providing such accommodations. Demonstrated knowledge of current state and federal law and regulation related to the ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act, and of federal regulatory requirements for educational institutions receiving federal assistance. Superior attention to detail, problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and electronic, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of diversity and the ability to interact with a diverse population. Possess strong communication skills and be willing to take initiative. Strong customer service orientation; positive, helpful, resourceful. Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances of others. Highly reliable, flexible and adaptable.

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171887. The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.