Assistant Director - Disability Resource Office
Company: North Carolina State University
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: June 12, 2021
Job Description:
Posting Number
PG190982EP
Working Title
Assistant Director - Disability Resource Office
Anticipated Hiring Range
$45,000-$50,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm - some evenings and
weekends
Department
Disability Resource Office
About the Department
Equal opportunity is the basis for success. The Disability
Resources Office determines reasonable accommodations for students
with disabilities to ensure equal access to the NC State
educational experience.
Essential Job Duties
The Assistant Director will work with the Director to coordinate
the interactive services process for students with disabilities and
will advise faculty, staff and campus partners on accessibility and
accommodations-related issues for students. The Assistant Director
determines eligibility and oversees facilitation and the provision
of reasonable accommodations for qualified university students with
disabilities to ensure equitable access to the programs, services
and activities of the institution. This position will conduct
campus-wide training activities on disability, rights and
responsibilities best practices, and inclusive design for
individuals with disabilities.
Direct Service
- Review disability documentation including students self-report
to determine how the conditions impact translates to the higher
education setting.
- Engage in an interactive process in collaboration with
students, instructors and staff to determine reasonable academic,
housing, dining and any other relevant accommodations.
- Facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and students
with disabilities on access and accommodation issues.
- Provide on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to
faculty and staff in the provision of appropriate services and
accommodations.
- Assist students in understanding their legal rights and
responsibilities. Promote student self-reliance and the development
of appropriate self-advocacy skills.
- Maintain confidentiality in all communications as required
under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Create, organize, and maintain up-to-date confidential
electronic records.
- Stay current with legislation/policy and national, state, and
local issues affecting access for individuals with
disabilities.
Student Support/Institutional Outreach
- Participate in divisional and institution-wide initiatives to
advance opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be
equitably represented in the student population, be retained, and
graduate from undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Develop and provide consultation, technical assistance and/or
training to the University and community on disability-related
topics to promote awareness, advocacy and competence in ensuring
access for individuals with disabilities.
Other Responsibilities
- Represent the Department on campus committees and at
initiatives and events.
- Actively participate in divisional work-groups.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by Director.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Other Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of progressive experience working directly with
individuals with disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge, training or experience interpreting
federal and state laws regarding disability rights and their
application to higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of understanding of disability rights
and disability culture.
- Demonstrated application of a commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Degree in a human services field such as Rehabilitation
Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education
or related field.
- Direct experience determining eligibility for disability
related accommodations.
- Experience working in a college or university disability
services office.
- Familiarity with various neuropsychological, psycho-educational
and psychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of
learning disabilities, mental health conditions, AD/HD and
traumatic brain injury, and interpreting the data from such reports
into appropriate accommodations for the post-secondary
setting.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
No
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus
monies?
No
Department ID
240404 - Disability Resource Office
AA/EOE
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual
orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a
disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you
may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring
disability-related accommodations in the application and interview
process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background
checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final
candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified
at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained
prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive
credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires
all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of
all persons hired to work in the United States.
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