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Student Disability Services Specialist

Student Disability Services Specialist

The City University of New York

New York, NY • On-site

$76.94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

City University of New York rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 52 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 530 rated colleges and universities

Job description

POSITION DETAILS
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The Accessibility Resource Center at Hostos Community College provides students with disabilities with support services to ensure academic and personal success. The successful candidate will report directly to the Accessibility Resource Center Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Assists with directing the day-to-day operations of the Accessibility Services, including accommodation services (note takers, readers, scribes, interpreters, adaptive technology labs, proctoring, and business functions).
  • Coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in accordance with ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAAA) such as note takers, readers, scribes, sign language interpreters, and other services as needed.
  • Assists with the implementation and assessment of CUNY Accommodate (new student disability management system).
  • Assists with oversight of testing accommodations and CUNY Unlimited program.
  • Conducts intake assessments and reviews documentation in consultation with the Director of the Accessibility Resource Center.
  • Provides referrals for assistive technology appropriate for students based on individual disability/academic records.
  • Assists students better understand their disabilities to discuss academic and personal concerns related to disability.
  • Provides information, referral, and support to prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
  • Tracks services and assesses program outcomes.
  • Coordinates campus outreach activities and special events such as CUNY's designated Disability Awareness month in April.
  • Manages marketing and recruitment efforts for the Accessibility Resource Center events and promotions.
  • Promotes student awareness of pertinent events within and outside the college via e-mail and print communications.
  • Serves as the contact person for the CUNY/Hostos Unlimited Program and coordinates all related activities for the program.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Essential duties require on-campus presence.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.
The following qualifications are preferred:
  • Master's degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Counseling or related field
  • Experience in a diverse Higher Education setting with prior experience coordinating and evaluating college-level programs
  • Knowledge of best practices in Disability Services implementation with an emphasis on research assessment and data-informed decision making particularly in the areas of learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions
  • Availability to work evening and weekend hours

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Assists with planning and providing a comprehensive program of services for students with disabilities.
- Assists with daily supervision of the unit, including budgets, personnel supervision, and facilities/equipment management
- Provides guidance and advisement to student organizations, administrators, faculty and others on concerns and issues related to students with special needs
- Interacts with counselors, disability accommodations specialists, and external community organizations to maintain a broad inventory of available services
- Presents programs and workshops, and prepares communications to students and others promoting the goals of the unit
- Organizes and provides for assistive technology and interpretive services
- May develop and/or review individual educational plans that incorporate individually designed academic support services and accommodations within the guidelines of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Student Disability Services Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
61,831 - $76,937; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigate to the following links: "Employment" and "Search Job Postings". Under All Postings, select Job ID 30223 and select "Apply Now".
Please attach resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
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JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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