Director of Accessibility & Inclusive Education

University of Doha for Science & Technology; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) invites applications for a role within its Student Services/Accessibility team. The position focuses on coaching, counseling, and coordinating accommodations for registered students to support academic success.

The successful candidate will work with faculty and campus partners to implement accessible learning strategies, prepare notices, and deliver training on accommodation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• Master's degree and professional qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coaching caseload of registered students by advising and counseling, including organization/study skills, advocacy, family contact, record-keeping, and referrals needed for academic success.
• Manage the documentation for the purposes of determining appropriate, reasonable accommodation; conduct intake meetings, assist in coordinating accommodations between the faculty, student, and the Business Unit.
• Handle the process of supporting incoming and newly admitted students' accessibility concerns through interventions as possible.
• Ensure the creation and distribution of accommodation notices, advising students and faculty of approved accommodations.
• Lead the collaboration with campus partners to implement academic and testing accommodations for students with special abilities.
• Consult with faculty on individual student cases and provide professional development regarding supporting students with documented special abilities in order to enhance student success.
• Support the development of partnerships with external providers of especially abled accommodations and services such as Braille, CART (closed captioning), sign language interpreters, or case management software etc.
• Manage the delivery of presentations about especially abled services to faculty, staff, and administrators in Academic and Student Affairs.
• Perform other job-related miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree (prefered)

Job description

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) invites applications for a role within its Student Services/Accessibility team. The position focuses on coaching, counseling, and coordinating accommodations for registered students to support academic success.

The successful candidate will work with faculty and campus partners to implement accessible learning strategies, prepare notices, and deliver training on accommodation processes.