Assistant Director, Center for Disability Access

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

NC00644

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

07 / 10 / 2024

Position Status

Continuing Position

Union Status

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Priority given to applicants who apply by

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed / transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank

11NC

Proposed Starting Salary Range

$72,000

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Family / Parental Leave
• Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
• Retirement Plan
• Long-term Disability Coverage
• Variety of voluntary add-on’s For a complete listing, visit :

FLSA

Exempt

Branch of Service

Non Classified

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Director, Center for Disability Access

Career Ladder Eligible?

Career Ladder Path

N / A

Department Name

the Center for Disability Access

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Full Time (35 hours per week), Calendar Year (May involve evening and / or weekend work as required)

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar

Number of Employees Supervised

Position Overview

The Center for Disability Access within the Division of Community, Equity and Diversity, is the central location on campus for disability-related services for students and is a primary resource to educate, train, and guide the college community in understanding disability access, rights, and responsibilities.

Approximately 10% (more than 900) Rhode Island College students are registered with the Center for Disability Access to receive accommodations such as testing accommodations and other accessibility services.

We recognize disability as a form of diversity, promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of college life, and endeavor to make students aware of the many opportunities and resources available to them at Rhode Island College.

We serve students with all types of disabilities : mobility, hearing, vision, motor, psychological, learning, attention, speech, medical, developmental, and other conditions.

Our commitment is to promote inclusive excellence and a campus climate that is supportive, welcoming, safe and accessible for all students.

The Assistant Director, Center for Disability Access will play an important role in Disability Services to ensure that all divisional and departmental goals and objectives to support students with disabilities to college are realized.

The Assistant Director will have significant responsibilities for the Center for Disability Access (CDA) related to the management of the daily operations of the center, timely delivery of essential services to maintain compliance with federal mandates, and the triage of emergent student, faculty, and staff concerns.

The Assistant Director’s duties include management of multiple systems of disability accommodations; oversight of special projects;

student outreach, direct student support, student employee supervision; timely reporting; and coordination of training and other departmental activities.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with professional staff and student employees within the DSC to enhance academic success and retention of students with disabilities.

The Assistant Director will also represent the CDA on key campus committees.

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Director of the Center for Disability Access will work with the Director of the Center for Disability Access to ensure that all divisional and departmental goals and objectives to support students with disabilities at the college are realized.

The Assistant Director will have significant responsibilities for the Center for Disability Access (CDA) related to the management of the daily operations of the center, timely delivery of essential services to maintain compliance with federal mandates, and the triage of emergent student, faculty, and staff concerns.

The Assistant Director’s duties include management of multiple systems of disability accommodations; oversight of special projects;

student outreach, direct student support, student employee supervision; timely reporting; and coordination of training and other departmental activities.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with professional staff and student employees within the CDA to enhance academic success and retention of students with disabilities.

The Assistant Director will also represent the CDA on key campus committees.

Essential Duties

• Supervise the delivery of essential services to students with disabilities, including reasonable accommodations to support equal opportunity in all RIC academic, residential, and co-curricular programs and services.
• Meet individually with students to assess, verify, and facilitate their requests for accommodations and services.
• Provide intervention, planning, and monitoring with students who present chronic or emergent support and accommodation needs;

support and ensure follow-up with referral to appropriate campus resources including the Counseling Center, Health Services, Learning for Life, Title IX Coordinator, Student Life and community resources.

• Initiate targeted student outreach and communication to implement accommodations based upon the Academic Calendar including but not limited to priority registration, reduced course load, scheduling prompts, accommodation letter notifications.
• Supervise implementation of documentation systems, data collection, service coordination, and reporting systems, including student records and service planning.
• Appropriately refer faculty and staff regarding disability-related options.
• Provide technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to faculty and staff regarding the implementation of reasonable accommodations for specific students.
• Oversee the management and delivery of all practicum, clinical, and experiential learning accommodations.
• Provide coordination and technical assistance for access and accommodations at large-scale or high-profile public events at the College, including Commencement, Accepted Students Day, New Student Orientation, and Open House.
• Assist the Director regarding comprehensive updates and broad review of disability-related policies for the College.
• Assist with providing training to the campus community concerning best practices in disability services, accessibility, disability rights, etiquette, and the implementation of appropriate accommodations and services.
• Represent the department to ensure continued efficient and effective operation of the office.
• Represent the department at campus meetings and committees where subject matter expertise is relevant.
• Hire, train, and supervise and evaluate student employees, including undergraduate employees, graduate employees, and interns.
• Under the supervision of the Director, develop, review, evaluate, and implement all operating policies, procedures, and guidelines of the CDA.
• Represent the CDA at key campus recruitment and retention events including but not limited to Open House, Accepted Students Day, New Student Orientation.
• Assist the Director with review and management of CDA departmental budget.
• Assist the Director with the Strategic Planning, departmental work plan, and annual reporting.
• Assist with supervision of the CDA department work that increases visibility and builds understanding in the RIC community that disability is an issue of cultural diversity, equal opportunity, and social justice.
• Effectively communicate and model the values, vision and mission of Rhode Island College and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

• Be available to work some evenings and Saturdays, as required, for recruitment and retention events and extended office hours during peak times in the Academic Year.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Center for Disability Access.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work occasional nonstandard hours.
• Ability to travel to local high school and other community locations throughout the state to represent the CDA at key transition events and relevant meetings.
• Strong written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong verbal presentation / public speaking skills.
• Ability to handle details, prioritize multiple activities in multiple projects in an accurate and timely manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills with an ability to represent a diverse campus community positively and effectively.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in basic computer applications : (Microsoft Office programs : Windows, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong respect for individuals with disabilities an ability and desire to support diverse and inclusive communities.

Required Qualifications

Education :

Master’s degree in a relevant field : psychology, counseling, social work, college student personnel, communicative disorders, adult education or related fields.

Experience :

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Minimum three years of demonstrated experience working with college students with disabilities directly in postsecondary disability support services environment.
• Demonstrated experience with issues of disability and ADAAA / 504 accommodations in a college setting.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Federal Regulations, such as Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act / Section 504, FERPA and other regulations pertinent to higher education environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults presenting with social / emotional needs.
• Demonstrated experience to consult in learning accessibility options for college students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Assistive Technologies used in higher education settings.
• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary teams.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish (fluent in speaking and writing).

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Off-campus facilities may not be accessible to persons who are disabled.