Loyola University Chicago
Director of the Student Accessibility Center
Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Position Details
Job Title Director, Student Accessibility Center
Position Number 8101309
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
Location Code STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Academic Services in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success, the Director of the Student Accessibility Center (SAC) provides leadership and visibility to the University’s efforts to ensure an accessible, hospitable learning environment for students with disabilities. The Director coordinates and oversees the implementation of programs and procedures to ensure students’ access to educational programs and services.
Leadership:
Provides oversight, strategic direction, and subject-matter expertise for the Student Accessibility Center, a university-wide resource for undergraduate and graduate/professional students.
Guides direct service provision for SAC including accommodation delivery; coordinates across schools and divisions, as appropriate.
Leads, implements, and supports efforts to develop policies, programs, and infrastructure for SAC to serve students with disabilities effectively.
Recruits, trains, and supervises a team of full-time professionals and graduate-student employees.
Collaborates with Student Academic Services (SAS) Leadership Team to develop plans for business processes and administrative projects within SAS and the Student Success division.
Meets regularly with the SAS Leadership Team to coordinate institutional and area communications, programming, outreach efforts, and student support resources.
Student Service:
Evaluates and interprets disability documentation for eligibility determination. Implements reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field and maintains confidentiality of records.
Meets individually with students to discuss current accommodations, assesses need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and improves communication with instructors/staff throughout their academic enrollment.
Advocates on behalf of students with faculty and staff to ensure proper facilitation of academic, program, and housing accommodations.
Provides direct referrals to students for evaluations and on-campus academic and wellness resources.
Works directly with students with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, visually impaired, learning-disabled, and students with medical and mental disabilities.
In collaboration with SAC staff, plans and facilitates accessibility student workshops.
Facilitates SAC’s participation at various campus-wide events.
Provides oversight of SAC operations at all campuses; travels as necessary to work occasionally at other campus locations, as needed.
Collaboration/Consultation:
Serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to disabilities and classroom accommodations.
Serves on university committees, as needed, to represent SAC.
Consults and provides support and guidance to faculty to ensure seamless accommodations for students.
Partners with administrators regarding housing and dining accommodations for students with disabilities.
Provides consultation for and collaborates with staff in other academic and student affairs units.
Works directly with Facilities Management to maintain and improve accessibility on campus.
Reviews, develops, and implements policies and procedures for providing individualized accommodations and equal access for students in accordance with legal requirements.
Ensures an accurate and updated student case management technology platform.
Oversees coordination of accommodated testing operations, note taking program, and assistive services.
Provides recommendations for annual budget and office expenditures.
Develops and maintains accessibility program materials, website, and other technology in collaboration with SAC staff.
Plans and implements program assessment to ensure quality and effectiveness of services.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of diagnostic and instructional methods and emerging technologies that help students with access and learning.
Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Graduate degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of management or administrative experience, at least five of which were spent in 504/ADA compliance in an institution of higher education.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of management or administrative experience, at least five of which were spent in 504/ADA compliance in an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability.
Ability to lead a team of student accessibility practitioners and campus partners.
Ability to design, administer, and assess training activities.
Knowledge of assistive technologies.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and manage a data/records system.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Ability to help students develop an appreciation for Jesuit approach to education.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with faculty, staff, students, and families.
Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A
Computer Skills
Technical proficiency in use of computers, software applications such as Microsoft 365.
Familiarity with student information systems (SIS); Oracle PeopleSoft is preferred.
Proficiency in data reporting tools and information retrieval systems.
Working knowledge of student success platforms and case management systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions Irregular Hours
Open Date 10/11/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29414
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Job Title Director, Student Accessibility Center
Position Number 8101309
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name STUDENT ACADEMIC SERVICES
Location Code STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY CENTER (02043G)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Student Academic Services in the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success, the Director of the Student Accessibility Center (SAC) provides leadership and visibility to the University’s efforts to ensure an accessible, hospitable learning environment for students with disabilities. The Director coordinates and oversees the implementation of programs and procedures to ensure students’ access to educational programs and services.
Leadership:
Provides oversight, strategic direction, and subject-matter expertise for the Student Accessibility Center, a university-wide resource for undergraduate and graduate/professional students.
Guides direct service provision for SAC including accommodation delivery; coordinates across schools and divisions, as appropriate.
Leads, implements, and supports efforts to develop policies, programs, and infrastructure for SAC to serve students with disabilities effectively.
Recruits, trains, and supervises a team of full-time professionals and graduate-student employees.
Collaborates with Student Academic Services (SAS) Leadership Team to develop plans for business processes and administrative projects within SAS and the Student Success division.
Meets regularly with the SAS Leadership Team to coordinate institutional and area communications, programming, outreach efforts, and student support resources.
Student Service:
Evaluates and interprets disability documentation for eligibility determination. Implements reasonable accommodations consistent with current law and identified best practices within the field and maintains confidentiality of records.
Meets individually with students to discuss current accommodations, assesses need for reevaluation of accommodations, fosters student self-advocacy, and improves communication with instructors/staff throughout their academic enrollment.
Advocates on behalf of students with faculty and staff to ensure proper facilitation of academic, program, and housing accommodations.
Provides direct referrals to students for evaluations and on-campus academic and wellness resources.
Works directly with students with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, visually impaired, learning-disabled, and students with medical and mental disabilities.
In collaboration with SAC staff, plans and facilitates accessibility student workshops.
Facilitates SAC’s participation at various campus-wide events.
Provides oversight of SAC operations at all campuses; travels as necessary to work occasionally at other campus locations, as needed.
Collaboration/Consultation:
Serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus community on issues related to disabilities and classroom accommodations.
Serves on university committees, as needed, to represent SAC.
Consults and provides support and guidance to faculty to ensure seamless accommodations for students.
Partners with administrators regarding housing and dining accommodations for students with disabilities.
Provides consultation for and collaborates with staff in other academic and student affairs units.
Works directly with Facilities Management to maintain and improve accessibility on campus.
Reviews, develops, and implements policies and procedures for providing individualized accommodations and equal access for students in accordance with legal requirements.
Ensures an accurate and updated student case management technology platform.
Oversees coordination of accommodated testing operations, note taking program, and assistive services.
Provides recommendations for annual budget and office expenditures.
Develops and maintains accessibility program materials, website, and other technology in collaboration with SAC staff.
Plans and implements program assessment to ensure quality and effectiveness of services.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of diagnostic and instructional methods and emerging technologies that help students with access and learning.
Participates in Student Academic Services signature programs, events, and activities.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Graduate degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of management or administrative experience, at least five of which were spent in 504/ADA compliance in an institution of higher education.
Qualifications
Graduate degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of management or administrative experience, at least five of which were spent in 504/ADA compliance in an institution of higher education.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability.
Ability to lead a team of student accessibility practitioners and campus partners.
Ability to design, administer, and assess training activities.
Knowledge of assistive technologies.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and manage a data/records system.
Outstanding communication skills.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Ability to help students develop an appreciation for Jesuit approach to education.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with faculty, staff, students, and families.
Ability to embrace, promote and articulate the University’s Jesuit Catholic identity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A
Computer Skills
Technical proficiency in use of computers, software applications such as Microsoft 365.
Familiarity with student information systems (SIS); Oracle PeopleSoft is preferred.
Proficiency in data reporting tools and information retrieval systems.
Working knowledge of student success platforms and case management systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions Irregular Hours
Open Date 10/11/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29414
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