[Athen] Oklahoma City University hiring Assistant Director of Disability and Access Services

Lydia X. Z. Brown lydia at autistichoya.com
Tue Nov 24 21:13:52 PST 2020


Hi All,

I am posting this on behalf of Oklahoma City University, as they are
in the process of trying to fill the position of Assistant Director of
Disability and Access Services. If you have questions, please direct
these to Dr. Talia Carroll (tcarroll at okcu.edu). Otherwise, please
submit relevant materials by Sunday 11/29, as phone interviews are
expected to commence next week.
https://jobs.silkroad.com/OKCU/StaffCareers/jobs/1092

Bonni Alpert, Ed.D
Educational Consultant
Phone: (413) 530-7404
Website: alpert-consulting.com

Assistant Director of Access

Category
Professional Support Services

Job Location
2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Tracking Code
2073

Posting Date
9/18/2020

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary:

Oklahoma City University is seeking an experienced leader in disability and
access services to support the campus community in its efforts to provide
necessary support to students. The Assistant Director for Access serves as
the primary individual responsible for coordinating and managing student
university disability and access support programs and resources, including
assessing student disability accommodation requests, providing direct
services to students based on disability, engaging in the interactive
process with faculty members in order to facilitate appropriate academic
accommodations, maintaining awareness of and determining responses to
disability support needs across campus, including workshops and learning
opportunities.

The Assistant Director is housed within the Office of Diversity and
Inclusion and reports to the Vice President, while working closely with
other departments including, but not limited to the Library, Housing,
Student Affairs, and facilities.

Review of applications will begin on Friday, October 2nd.

Essential Functions:

- Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that reflects the core values and
the mission of the university and the department.
- Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive program of services to
meet the needs of students with disabilities within federal regulations,
currently accepted best practices, available financial resources, and
thoughtful practices centering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Interpret various diagnostic reports including neuropsychological,
psychoeducational, clinical assessments, and supporting documentation
provided by licensed providers, to determine eligibility Advise student,
faculty, staff, administrators, and departments on appropriate and
reasonable accommodations.
- Create and lead educational and informative workshops on topics
focused on access and accessibility.
- Provide interpretation and assistance to student, faculty, staff,
administrators, and departments in implementing the Americans with
Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act.
- Monitor and facilitate alternative testing accommodations
- Work closely with Vice President to create and implement policies and
advise university departments on up-to-date guidance to revise existing
policies.
- Oversee and assist the progress of students admitted on probation and
students with disabilities. Provide student success resources and guidance
to students who may require additional academic support, including
development for learning strategies, self-advocacy, organizational skills,
time management, and communication skills.
- Researches and evaluates best practices and trends in postsecondary
accessibility.
- Collects, compiles, and analyzes program data to support assessment
and other reporting needs.
- Participate as a member of committees and councils as needed.
- Responsible for high-level, independent decision-making, sometimes
including authority to act on Vice President’s behalf.
- Serve as a facilitator, resource and collaborator as appropriate for
matters related to the ADA and compliance to university offices, including
Office of the Provost, General Counsel, Department of Human Resources,
Facilities, Housing, and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

- Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
- Constantly visually identifies, observes, and assesses.
- Frequently communicates with university constituents.
- Frequently remains in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting).
- Occasionally moves to accomplish tasks and/or to get from one worksite
to another.
- Occasionally moves common office materials.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements)
may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.



Working Conditions:

- Work is primarily indoors but requires the incumbent to be in an
outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
- Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Some off-campus, state and regional travel may be required.
- Attendance at some evening and weekend events may be required.
- Incumbent will be exposed to frequent noise caused by telephones and
office machines.


Required Skills

Required:

- Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the
position
- Demonstrated mastery of Americans with Disabilities Act and
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
- Strong and quick analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt and be responsive to student needs
- Ability to exhibit a detail-oriented focus and a demonstrated high
level of service to faculty and students
- Ability to work independently with high-ability for initiative-taking
and organization
- Ability to concentrate on tasks at hand amid frequent interruptions
from phones, students, faculty, and the general public
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Office Suite
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects

Preferred:

- Familiarity with Accessible Information Management (AIM) platform
- Familiarity with higher education contexts and/or ability to learn
quickly
- Familiarity with universal design
- Experience making accommodation decisions at the post-secondary level.
- Knowledge of or experience with reviewing requests for housing
accommodations and/or emotional support animals in consultation with staff
in Housing and Residence Life


Required Experience

Education:

- Required: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required in
addition to a minimum of two years of job-related experience working with
individuals with disabilities and/or in academic support areas.


- Preferred: A master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling,
Special Education, Higher Education, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or
related field with emphasis on supporting students with disabilities in
post-secondary educational setting.

Experience:

- Required: A minimum 2 years of job-related experience working with
individuals with disabilities is required.


- Preferred: 4-6 years of direct or strongly related experience with
disability and access services is preferred.

A suitable combination of education and experience may be substituted for
minimum qualifications.

Additional Required Application Materials
Cover Letter, List of Professional References, CV or Resume

Benefit Eligibility
Available at full-time university rates

Scheduled Hours
University operations hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Evening
and weekend hours may be required.
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