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The Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services assists the Director of Student Accessibility Services in all aspects of providing support and accommodations to students with disabilities.  The Assistant Director reviews disability documentation, holds intake meetings with students, and reviews requests for reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, The Assistant Director helps to coordinate student academic accommodations, including test taking and alternate text accommodations. They will work with a caseload of students and is available for regular meetings with these students to provide support and advising. They assist the Director in ensuring equal access for students who are eligible to receive services. This includes providing assistance for graduate students who have documented disabilities.

Major Responsibilities:  

• Provides accessibility related support services and specialized academic pre-advising to a large caseload of diverse students who have documented disabilities - from preadmission through graduation
• Conducts intake meetings and maintains confidential records
• Coordinates, electronically sends, and monitors appropriate academic accommodations letters for students that are currently registered with the office; also provides these services for students who are studying abroad
• Coordinates the provision of specific educational accommodations including alternative formatted textbooks, note taking services, and assistive technology
• Assists students in the transition from high school supports to college appropriate supports by providing learning strategies including: time management, organization, self-advocacy, and resiliency skill building
• Provides advocacy, consultation, and negotiation with faculty, administrators and other members of the University with regard to accommodations
• Assists in managing the exam scheduling process throughout the entire academic year and serves as a proctor for final exams
• Maintains electronic record keeping through Banner/Accommodate
• Follows up with prospective students and parents/guardians who express interest in the registration process
• Fosters appropriate working relationships across campus, including but not limited to: CPG, RLH, DOS, DOC, Admissions, Academic Success, Health Services, and Facilities Management
• Maintains current knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Provides flexible, responsive and high quality service to all; answers and responds to phone calls, emails and walk-in appointments
• Attends trainings and workshops; active as a member of University committees (currently: Summer Advising, CARE Team, Student Support Network)

Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.

• 3 years of experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting, preferably at the post-secondary level
• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, disability services required; Master's degree preferred
• Familiar with interpreting various diagnostic reports including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and clinical assessments
• Experience making accommodation decisions at the post-secondary level
• Familiarity with effective accommodations and supports for college students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a demographically diverse student population.
• Excellent communication skills, coupled with good judgment, essential
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills; experience with Accommodate preferred

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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