Director, Student Accessibility Services

Job Description The Director of Student and Accessibility Services oversees implementation of accommodations and services for students with disabilities under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA) of 2008. Manages strategic planning and establishes, implements, and oversees department policies and procedures. Plans, allocates, and directs budget planning and allocation. Manages staff and addresses complex employee issues and concerns. The Director of Student Accessibility Services, in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Equity and UMS legal counsel, develops and implements the campus policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state disability laws. The director oversees coordination of accommodations to over 1200 students with disabilities and direct services to eligible students. This involves determining reasonable accommodations, informing and training faculty and staff, and coordinating accommodations and disability support services within the University community. The director maintains liaison with all levels of UMaine faculty, administration, professional, and classified staff, University of Maine System (Chancellor's Office, legal counsel, disability support personnel at all campuses and centers) and outside agencies (professional associations, social service agencies; public school systems, State Department of Education, and health care providers). The director maintains relationships with nationally recognized professional organizations in the field of higher education disability services. Typical hiring range for this position is $68,000 to $80,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Complete Job Description About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here. Required : Minimum of Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education, or related field. Five years of progressive experience including successful experience serving students with disabilities. Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Extensive knowledge of types of disabilities and of disability law. Knowledge of adaptive technology and equipment. Preferred : Five years of progressive experience working with students in higher education that includes staff supervision, program development and budget management. Strong working knowledge of adaptive technology policy and equipment. Experience with enterprise systems and integrated disability management software. Knowledge and experience with program assessment. Collaborative individual who regularly reaches out to others and forms productive partnerships. Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 8, 2024. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Amy Sturgeon (amy.m.sturgeonmaine.edu). The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.