Roger Williams University
Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services
Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, us, 02809
Assistant Director, Student Accessibility ServicesCategory:
Professional and ClericalDepartment:
Center for Student Academic SuccessLocations:
Bristol, RIPosted:
Aug 28, 2024Closes:
Open Until FilledType:
Full-time RegularRef. No.:
2322Position ID:
180442About Roger Williams University:At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities.Responsibilities:Support the Director with oversight of equal opportunity and specific accommodations for identified students with disabilities across campus.Work with students to assess their needs for support through SAS and identify other campus resources to assist them.Meet with new students and their families to assist them with making a successful transition to college life, explain the college accommodation process, and assist them in determining what support services they might need.Assist the Director in the management and administration of office practices and office technology.Read, evaluate and record verification of disability documents.Identify necessary accommodations in collaboration with the students.Assist SAS students with time management strategies, study skills, test preparation, and other self-empowerment strategies.Provide referrals for SAS students to other campus departments and off-campus providers.Participate in recruitment efforts and enrollment events.Serve as SAS line of contact for parents/families, faculty, staff and student walk-ins.Oversee communication to SAS students throughout the year.Coordinate hiring and scheduling for auxiliary services.Oversee the management of the SAS Testing Center.Assist in the development of SAS policies and procedures.Maintain the SAS website, providing access to information for prospective and current students.Assess current and emerging adaptive technologies and recommend solutions.Train users on adaptive technology usage.Research and report on best practices in disability support services.Collaborate with the Director on the annual Jeremy Warnick Scholarship Award.Assist the Director with external funding initiatives.Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy protocols as required by FERPA and ADAAA.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Rehabilitation, Student Affairs, or a related field.Demonstrated understanding of disability issues and laws for higher education.Demonstrated commitment to working with students with disabilities.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.Ability to communicate effectively regarding complicated issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.Available to work occasional nights and weekends.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a related field.Experience with adaptive technologies in a higher education setting.Application Instructions:Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter, include information about how you would contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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Professional and ClericalDepartment:
Center for Student Academic SuccessLocations:
Bristol, RIPosted:
Aug 28, 2024Closes:
Open Until FilledType:
Full-time RegularRef. No.:
2322Position ID:
180442About Roger Williams University:At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities.Responsibilities:Support the Director with oversight of equal opportunity and specific accommodations for identified students with disabilities across campus.Work with students to assess their needs for support through SAS and identify other campus resources to assist them.Meet with new students and their families to assist them with making a successful transition to college life, explain the college accommodation process, and assist them in determining what support services they might need.Assist the Director in the management and administration of office practices and office technology.Read, evaluate and record verification of disability documents.Identify necessary accommodations in collaboration with the students.Assist SAS students with time management strategies, study skills, test preparation, and other self-empowerment strategies.Provide referrals for SAS students to other campus departments and off-campus providers.Participate in recruitment efforts and enrollment events.Serve as SAS line of contact for parents/families, faculty, staff and student walk-ins.Oversee communication to SAS students throughout the year.Coordinate hiring and scheduling for auxiliary services.Oversee the management of the SAS Testing Center.Assist in the development of SAS policies and procedures.Maintain the SAS website, providing access to information for prospective and current students.Assess current and emerging adaptive technologies and recommend solutions.Train users on adaptive technology usage.Research and report on best practices in disability support services.Collaborate with the Director on the annual Jeremy Warnick Scholarship Award.Assist the Director with external funding initiatives.Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy protocols as required by FERPA and ADAAA.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Rehabilitation, Student Affairs, or a related field.Demonstrated understanding of disability issues and laws for higher education.Demonstrated commitment to working with students with disabilities.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.Ability to communicate effectively regarding complicated issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.Available to work occasional nights and weekends.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a related field.Experience with adaptive technologies in a higher education setting.Application Instructions:Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter, include information about how you would contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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