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Assistant Director, Office of Accessibility Services (Partial Remote Eligible)

Employer
Simmons University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 17, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Disabled Student Services
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time


Assistant Director, Office of Accessibility Services (Partial Remote Eligible)

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R08582

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You'll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

Job Summary
Simmons University is looking for an Assistant Director to join the Office of Accessibility Services. Reporting to the Director of Accessibility Services, the Assistant Director will play an instrumental role in bridging academic gaps and removing academic barriers for Simmons' students. From reviewing documentation, to providing reasonable accommodations, the Assistant Director will provide one-on-one support, advocacy, and academic coaching on issues related to disability in higher education while promoting inclusive practices to stakeholders at Simmons University.

Responsibilities
  • Review and interpret psycho-educational reports and other documentation to determine appropriate accommodations and services.
  • Work with students to design and develop accommodations based on federal regulations, and available adaptive resources;
  • Assist in the evaluation and interpretation documentation from treating practitioners/ professionals to determine academic and residential accommodations;
  • Meet with students for academic coaching, provide resources in time management, study techniques, self-advocacy, learning strategies, and other college-necessary skills;
  • Collect and synthesize departmental data and statistics;
  • Ensure the implementation of accommodations in the classroom;
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to promote universal design for learning and equal access.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of department policies and procedures;
  • Create and maintain relationships with working partners across campus;
  • Collaborate with campus partners and serve on committees across campus;
  • Other responsibilities as needed.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field such as rehabilitation counseling, special education, disability studies, higher education, counseling, or psychology plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;
  • Master's degree preferred;
  • Experience working with federal laws regarding postsecondary education and disabilities, including ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973;
  • Ability to manage and maintain confidential information;
  • Experience advising, case management, counseling, and/or programming in higher education or a comparable setting with a comparable population of individuals with disabilities;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to build and sustain key relationships with governing agencies, students with disabilities, and all levels of the community;
  • Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Commitment to working with and fostering an inclusive environment with a diverse population of campus members.


This position may be eligible for partial remote work.

Required Application Materials:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume


Salary Grade
S06

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Assistant-Director--Office-of-Accessibility-Services_R08582

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.

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