Westminster University
Director, Student Disability Services and Testing Center
Westminster University is seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Director of Student Disability Services and Testing Center!
The Director of Student Disability Services and Testing Center provides overall leadership, planning, and supervision for the successful operation of Student Disability Services and the Testing Center. The Director serves as an advocate for the University by managing and implementing reasonable accommodations and services to disabled students. This position works closely with faculty and staff to remove barriers students with disabilities face and to promote accessible learning environments. It is a full-time position, and it reports to the Assistant Provost of Student Success and Retention.
This position supports student success by providing direct service to students with disabilities and supporting principles of universal design.
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Salary range: $61,360 – $76,705.
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Occasional remote work is possible.
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Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities:
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Advocate for and provide direct support to disabled students as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to disabled persons.
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Conduct disability eligibility analyses, provide referrals, approve reasonable accommodations, and connect students with services to support their academic goals.
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Promote equity, diversity, and inclusiveness, with an eye toward disability justice.
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Maintain student data, accommodation documentation, and related records for disabled students, ensuring secure storage and privileged communications practices in order to comply with FERPA and ADA confidentiality laws.
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Provide consultation, support, and professional development to faculty, staff, and administrators on issues and concerns regarding access, rights of students, and ways of providing reasonable accommodations.
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Field ADA accommodation requests from campus guests and work with facilities and other University departments to meet these requests when possible.
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Work actively to remain current regarding higher-education related disability law, best practices, and campus and community resources.
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Advise supervisor on legal issues related to disability law and campus liability.
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Work closely with the Student Diversity and Inclusion Center and the Disability Justice Coordinators to de-stigmatize disabilities and to promote community and social justice work among students.
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Work closely with campus partners, such as the Faculty Fellow for Universal Design, to provide support and updated information.
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Perform synthesis, analysis, compilation, and interpretation of department statistics, retention and diagnostic reports to provide an annual report of usage and income.
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Supervise the Accessibility Coordinator and provide oversight for the Center, including budget management.
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Participate in assigned committees as well as college-wide initiatives to promote the Center and foster an environment supportive of the target population.
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Promote a positive, student-centered, success-oriented atmosphere.
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Participate in professional organizations and professional development activities.
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Help ensure Westminster’s adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the ADA and disability access.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Supervision of assigned staff and/or student positions as detailed in the Supervisor Handbook.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
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Master’s degree in Counseling, Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or closely related field (such as Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Psychology/Counseling, etc.).
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Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and applying Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended).
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Knowledge of and ability to interpret results of various assessments and diagnostic tools used to diagnose different types of disabilities and make recommendations for reasonable accommodations.
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Minimum of five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; experience in handling and maintaining confidential and sensitive information.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment while simultaneously striking a balance between consistency and, where appropriate, flexibility.
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A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and access.
Preferred:
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Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and best practices and innovations in the field of higher education disability services.
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Experience with disability accommodations and services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in higher education.
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Experience with AIM or other data management software.