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Assistant Director of Accessibility Services

Employer
Providence College
Location
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 3, 2024
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Job Details

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Director of Accessibility Services

Overview

Coordinate support services and reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Help ensure academic access and successful academic development of students with disabilities from matriculation to graduation. Ensure that all services for student­ athletes are provided in accordance with applicable NCAN Conference rules.

Essential Duties:
  • Coordinate academic services and accommodations for students with disabilities. Review student documentation and determine/approve reasonable accommodations. Coordinate the provision of accommodations (e.g., extended time/alternate setting examinations, note taking services, alternate format texts, etc.) with students and faculty/staff. Provide individualized academic and self-efficacy coaching to students and/or provide appropriate referrals for these services. Serve as liaison with outside vendors regarding modified curriculum materials and assistive technology. (40%)
  • Liaison with on- and off-campus personnel and organizations. Spend considerable time working with faculty and faculty advisors to ensure and/or coordinate reasonable academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Collaborate with academic departments/programs, the Student Health Center, the Office of Residence Life, the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership ( SAIL ), Athletics, psychologists, psychiatrists, medical doctors, etc. to provide appropriate accommodations/services to students with disabilities. Serve as member ofADN504Committee. Work collaboratively to help provide for the non-academic needs (e.g., campus accessibility) of students with disabilities. Educate the campus community on applicable laws, reasonable accommodations, and effective strategies in working with students with disabilities (e.g., guidelines, offer workshops). Consult with the Office of Admission to review prospective student applications and coordinate prospective student visits (re: students with disabilities and their families). (30%)
  • Coordinate summer outreach and relevant orientation programming. Work with the Office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership ( SAIL ) to facilitate individual and/or group meetings with incoming students with special needs and their parents/guardians. At orientation meetings, accurately present academic demands, programs of study, and other SSC services. Meet with new and returning students with disabilities during the summer months to coordinate academic accommodations (e.g., audio books, interpreters, etc.) for the fall semester. (10%)
  • Perform administrative duties. Provide oversight and direction to the Graduate Assistant for Accessibility Services. Prepare faculty notification letters (Re: reasonable accommodations for students). Coordinate pre-registration activities for students with disabilities. Coordinate publications, including departmental web pages related to this position; prepare reports (e.g., annual summary of services provided) and memoranda, as well as recommendations and evaluations for students. Serve on other related committees, and task forces, as necessary. (20%)
Marginal Duties:
  • Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience Required
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in special education, education, or related field.
  • Minimum three years related professional experience in the post-secondary environment, working directly with students with disabilities; similar experience with students outside the post-secondary setting and/or a combination of training and experience may be considered
  • Strong knowledge of metacognitive learning techniques and student success strategies, especially as they relate to coaching and supporting students’ disabilities; expertise in coaching students with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum disorders preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret neurological and/or psychological evaluations related to disabilities; ability to administer screenings for certain types of disabilities (e.g., ADHD ) preferred
  • Knowledge of assistive technology and its application in the post-secondary setting
  • Knowledge offederal disability law (ADN504) and its implications for institutions of higher education
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, counseling, and listening skills
  • Technical skills, including the ability to use computer software (e.g., Accommodate, campus administrative systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.) to enhance effectiveness
  • Some evening and weekend work is required
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range
  • Ability to move about
Employee Status
Full Time

Salary Grade

Salary Information

Salary
$78,000 - $82,000

Benefits

Providence College offers a comprehensive range of valuable benefits to eligible employees, which are designed to:
  • Promote the health and well-being of you and your family
  • Provide financial security while you are working
  • Build financial resources for retirement
  • Help you balance personal and work responsibilities
  • Provide educational opportunities for you and your family
These benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, 403b retirement plan, flexible benefits plan, tuition benefits, employee assistance plan, college paid basic life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. To learn more, please visit our Employee Benefits website by clicking the following link: https://human-resources.providence.edu/benefits/

Union Status
Non-Union

Shift:

If other, please enter regular schedule.

EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop, and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
AS998P

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Company

 

 Providence College

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education in Rhode Island conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.

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