Director of Disability Services
- Employer
- Earlham College
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Other Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Disabled Student Services, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Earlham College is accepting applications for the position of Director of Disability Services. This is a full-time, 11-month administrative faculty appointment.
The Director is the 504 Coordinator for students with disabilities, serves as the campus coordinator of Kurzweil 3000, administers the one-on-one tutoring program and provides academic skills assistance for undergraduate students. The Director is also an ex-officio member of the Academic Advisory Committee, Orientation Committee, and the Early Alert Team. As a member of the Student Life team, this position serves in the on-call rotation.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities :
- Meet with prospective students with disabilities, and with their parents
- Work with campus constituents to implement applicable laws (ADA as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, etc.)
- Keep current on applicable state, local and federal laws as related to working with students with disabilities at a postsecondary institution
- Determine reasonable accommodations for students by reviewing psycho-educational evaluations and other professional documentation
- Serve as the campus expert on assistive technologies and alternate media
- Consult and problem solve with staff, faculty, and students on disability-related matters and student educational issues
- Maintain accurate records for students receiving services, properly documenting and maintaining confidentiality of student files
- Screen students for potential learning challenges
- Advocate for students with disabilities who use the accommodation of a reduced course load during the Academic Advisory Committee meetings
- Provide weekly support for a small group of students in poor academic standing
- Administer the one-on-one tutoring program by training tutors, responding to requests for tutors, and maintaining accurate records and online forms
- Provide letters of recommendations for tutors when requested
- Administer the accountability service for student-athletes and their coaches
- Assist students with completing their academic integrity violation sanctions
- Develop essential publicity for department services
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the departments website and internal portlets
- Balance the departments budgets
- Assist student workers with Kurzweil 3000 projects
- Assist with student payroll as needed
- Arrange regular meetings with department members
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of disability law and standard procedures.
- Familiarity with Qualtrics and Ellucian Banner.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Flexibility and openness to new understandings.
- Excellent listening skills .
- A bachelor's degree is required
- Experience in disability services at the postsecondary level is required
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Access, is required
Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham College Careers Portal :
- Cover letter
- Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A 300 - 500 word statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion in which you concretely detail how your values and professional experience would contribute to Earlham's commitment to DEI
- Resume
- Contact information for three references
Earlham College requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for and receive a qualified exemption within two weeks of the employment start date.
Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Earlham’s Work Authorization Policy
Earlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.
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Founded in 1847, Earlham College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college that aspires to change lives for good. Our community is shaped by the perspectives and values of the Religious Society of Friends—commonly known as Quakers—but you don’t have to be Quaker to work or study here. (In fact, most of us aren’t!) Instead, our community comes together around our shared Principles and Practices: respect for persons, integrity, peace and justice, simplicity, and community. Through our common understanding of these values and our shared governance structure, each member of the Earlham community is encouraged to participate fully, applying their personal expertise and experience to moving the College forward.
Earlham welcomes a broadly diverse student body, faculty and staff to its campus.
With a quarter of our students identifying as domestic minorities and another 20 percent coming to Earlham from homes outside the United States, our classrooms, clubs and activities benefit from the wide variety of perspectives and experiences our students bring.
Our 800-acre campus is nestled in the heart of Richmond, Indiana. Richmond and Earlham share a mutually beneficial connection, and our location allows for the best of both worlds—big city amenities aren’t far away, and outdoor activities abound.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in joining the Earlham community and look forward to learning more about you through the application process.
The health and financial security of you and your family is important to us. Earlham College is proud to offer you competitive, comprehensive benefits that enhance the lives of you and your family. These benefits are intended to protect your well-being and financial health. You have the flexibility to select the plans that best meet your needs and the opportunity to elect additional benefits that protect you and your family and balance your life outside of work.
Oh, and by the way—it’s pronounced “Ur-luhm”!
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