Job Summary
The Director of Disability Support and Academic Support Center reports to the University Director. The Director has responsibility for coordinating accommodations and related services for students with disabilities; identifying, placing and remediating students with basic skills deficiencies; and providing tutorial and other academic services to all students. The incumbent is responsible to develop and oversee the budget, supervise office staff and student personnel, and serve as a resource to the Fairleigh Dickinson University community. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the University Director.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Services, or related field preferred.
- Five years of experience is required working with students with disabilities, with a minimum of three years of supervision and budget management experience at the post-secondary level.
- A minimum of two years of experience in coordinating, scoring and interpreting placement tests at the post-secondary level is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of section 504 and ADA, including but not limited to: legal issues, higher education, and support services is required.
- Strong computer skills, and research and statistical reporting skills.
- Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague, Image Now, and webpage content management software is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of students' information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
- Available to work non-standard hours including evenings and/or weekends.
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Status: Full-Time
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
