Assistant Director of Access Services: Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director of Access Services to promote inclusion for students with disabilities. The successful candidate will work with faculty and staff to ensure access to programs and facilitate accommodations in line with federal and state laws. The role requires a Master's degree and experience working with young adults with disabilities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Minimum of two years experience with young adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and other relevant laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion for students with disabilities.
• Work with faculty to ensure access to programs.
• Facilitate reasonable accommodations for students.

Skills

Knowledge of ADA regulations

Experience with students with disabilities

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant 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.