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Assistant Director Disability Resources

Assistant Director Disability Resources

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC • On-site

$64K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Appalachian State University rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

475th of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Posting Details
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Position Title
Assistant Director Disability Resources
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
Provide Rank
Position Number
098371
Department
Access & Opportunity: Disability Resources - 620000
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
The Office of Access & Opportunity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes access in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community.
The Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Resources (ODR) is the designated office to assist eligible students and visitors with disabilities by determining access needs, determining and coordinating reasonable academic adjustments or workplace accommodations, and ensuring equal opportunity for participation within the University's programs, services and activities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in addition to other federal, state, and local civil rights laws related to disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree, in Clinical Psychology, Counselor Education, Special Education, Psychological or Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Student Affairs, or related discipline
  • Three (3) years of progressive experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
  • Experience analyzing disability documentation to determine academic adjustments and modifications within higher education or reasonable workplace accommodations within the employment setting for individuals with disabilities.
  • Background knowledge and training in civil rights law related to disability including and not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, etc.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and listening skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with faculty, staff, students, and campus partners from various backgrounds to share the value and importance of access and disability-related processes within the college/university setting.

License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • Strong supervisory skills with experience in hiring, training, and evaluating staff performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of Access & Opportunity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and accessible environment. The office promotes access in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect while honoring civil rights for all members of the University community.
The Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Resources (ODR) is the designated office to assist eligible students and visitors with disabilities by determining access needs, determining and coordinating reasonable academic adjustments or workplace accommodations, and ensuring equal opportunity for participation within the University's programs, services and activities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in addition to other federal, state, and local civil rights laws related to disability.
The Assistant Director of Disability Resources is part of the DR leadership team and is a highly visible member of the university community who interacts across divisional lines and collaborates with many segments of the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Unit Leadership
  • Consult and promote access to the University community on disability-related compliance.
  • Serve on University committees as a content expert on disability compliance.
  • Assist in the oversight of operations
  • Supervise Access Consultants.
  • Oversee the implementation of approved academic adjustments and auxiliary aids & services for students.
  • Oversee ODR education and outreach strategic initiatives

Operations
  • Provides leadership and oversight of the eligibility process to ensure a timely response to requests for accommodations by students.
  • Participate in the review of complex accommodation requests for determinations of eligibility for appropriate accommodations.
  • Collaborate effectively with faculty and departments to implement approved accommodations and serve as a resource for faculty and staff providing consultation on complex issues related to the provision of services while educating campus partners on compliance with federal and state regulations as needed.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Dean of Students, University Housing, Campus Dining, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success, Student Health Service, and other pertinent departments to assist in providing access and accommodations.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of changing regulations and policies regarding persons with disabilities, including FERPA, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and other and other disability-related civil rights laws and regulations.

Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday with some flexible working hours and evenings
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$64,000-67,000
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/20/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
06/03/2025
Proposed Date of Hire
07/21/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with contact information included

Search Chair Name
Megan Bishop
Search Chair Email
bishopme2@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51044
Posting Number
201501662P

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