Assistant Director of Access Services: Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College; Rosemont (PA); On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks an Assistant Director of Access Services to enhance inclusion for students with disabilities. This role involves collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure access to programs and services while navigating federal and state laws. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree and have experience working with young adults in a post-secondary setting. Join a community that values diversity and offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Public transportation access

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field with knowledge of disability services.
• Minimum two years of experience with young adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion for students with disabilities.
• Identify and dismantle accessibility barriers.
• Advise faculty and staff on accommodations-related issues.

Skills

Knowledge of ADA and Section 504

Experience with students with disabilities

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

The Assistant Director of Access Services serves as an integral member of the Access Services operation to promote inclusion for undergraduate, graduate, and postbaccalaureate students with disabilities. The successful candidate will work with the Director of Access Services to identify and dismantle accessibility barriers and, when barriers cannot be removed, to facilitate reasonable academic, housing, and dining accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Essential responsibilities include working directly with students with disabilities and Bryn Mawr College faculty and staff to ensure that students with disabilities have access to College programs and services in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (amended 2008), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Federal Housing Act. The Assistant Director will work with the Director to coordinate the interactive process for students with disabilities and will advise faculty, staff and campus partners on disability and accommodations-related issues for students.

• Master’s degree in a field such as Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Higher Education, or related field with advanced knowledge in services for students with disabilities
• A minimum of two years of experience working with young adults with disabilities in a post-secondary setting
• Working knowledge of current state and federal law and regulations related to the ADA, Section 504, the FHA, FERPA, as well as state and federal requirements for educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance.

APPLY

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Bryn Mawr College is located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region. The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as most major highways. The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes that diversity strengthens our community.