Student Disability Services Specialist (HEOa) - Office of Accessibility, Division of Student Affairs

Student Disability Services Specialist (HEOa) - Office of Accessibility, Division of Student Affairs

Job ID

24625

Location

Hunter College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

POSITION DETAILS

The Student Disability Services Specialist will report to the Director of AccessABILITY. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Student Disability Services Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides individual documentation review, guidance, and ongoing support services to students with disabilities who are registered with the Office of AccessABILITY.
• Assists with effective learning, study strategies, and self-monitoring strategies that are consistent with individual students' learning styles and diagnoses.
• Conducts workshops and other presentations on learning disabilities and other disability issues to improve awareness, sensitivity, knowledge, and development of students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinates, and promotes outreach to affiliate programs and other affiliated governmental agencies.
• Determines need for testing through intake interview and or review of previous testing records.
• Produces reports and feedback for internal and external constituents.
• Ensures that follow-up with both students and partnering agencies occurs regarding referrals and outcomes are accurately documented into a database.
• Outreach to agencies and organizations to provide additional services for students outside of Office of AccessABILITY.
• Participates in the development of Office of AccessABILITY events.
• Coordinates the production of all electronic and print materials and publications.
• Participates in campus-wide retention and persistence outreach and activities.
• Provides assistance with major college-wide events such as commencement, orientation, registration, and honors convocation.
• Works schedule may include evenings and occasional weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, special education, educational psychology or related field.
• Experience in a diverse higher education setting with prior experience in coordinating and evaluating college-level programs
• Knowledge of best practices in disability services implementation with an emphasis on research assessment and data-informed decision making particularly in the areas of learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions
• Candidates must have excellent organizational, presentation and written and oral communication skills; they must also possess a high level of sensitivity to students with disabilities, the limitations their disability presents, and accommodations assigned in a college institution
• Must have the ability to provide outstanding customer service to students in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• The candidate must possess an understanding of the cultural, social, and educational needs of a multi-ethnic campus community
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Suite preferred

Vaccine Requirement

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Assists with planning and providing a comprehensive program of services for students with disabilities.

• Assists with daily supervision of the unit, including budgets, personnel supervision, and facilities/equipment management
• Provides guidance and advisement to student organizations, administrators, faculty and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs
• Interacts with counselors, disability accommodations specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a broad inventory of available services
• Presents programs and workshops, and prepares communications to students and others promoting the goals of the unit
• Organizes and provides for assistive technology and interpretive services
• May develop and/or review individual educational plans that incorporate individually designed academic support services and accommodations within the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Salary range: $51,242 to $63,382

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 24625

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on July 8, 2022. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.