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Bellarmine University

Accessibility Resource Center Director - Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201


Location:

Louisville, KY

Category:

Staff Positions

Posted On:

Thu Aug 15 2024

Job Description:

The primary function of this position is to provide leadership and oversight for university accommodations and services for students with disabilities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Direct University accessibility program and serve as primary University resource for disability training/education including support of Universal Design strategies

Create and update accessibility policies and procedures

Provide supervision for the Assistant Director of Accessibility Resources and paraprofessional student staff members

Review and interpret psycho-education assessments and other disability documentation; verify eligibility for support services and determine appropriate accommodations

Communicate and collaborate with university faculty and staff in coordinating appropriate accommodations

Advise students with disabilities regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act; provide ongoing consultations to students to address transition and/or academic needs

Provide in-service training and information to faculty and campus community members on various disability and/or accommodation topics

Chair the Disability Advisory Committee

Serve on the President's Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion

Serve as advisor for Students Beyond Barriers (registered student organization)

Serve on University Care Team

Collect and analyze data to improve access

Conduct campus accessibility audits as needed; consult with facilities management personnel regarding access, design and construction issues

Serve as ADA resource/consultant for campus offices; represent Bellarmine at community events and other meetings in the region related to disability issues

Oversee Accessibility Resource Center budget including grants

Assist with university admission and orientation events including high school fairs and information sessions

Assist with other Student Affairs programs/events as needed

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, higher education, public health, rehabilitation, or related field

Two or more years professional experience working with individuals with disabilities

Experience and passion for working with culturally diverse populations

Knowledge and experience with applicable laws and policies including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act strongly preferred

Additional Information:

Bellarmine University is committed to core values of diversity, equity and inclusion and embraces diversity in our workforce among members of faculty, staff and administration. We remain committed to affirmative actions, policies, procedures and attitudes necessary to continue to build and retain a diverse and equitable workforce. We will demonstrate a fully realized and lived commitment to equity and inclusion, empowering all members of our increasingly diverse community and supporting them to achieve their full potential. As part of Bellarmine's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we will seek to ensure that all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, layoff and termination processes remain free of discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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