Head, Accessibility Services

University-of-Doha-For-Science-and-Technolog; Doha; On-site; QAR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Doha for Science and Technology seeks a dedicated Accessibility Specialist to manage counseling for registered students, coordinate accommodations, and ensure inclusive learning environments. You will partner with faculty and campus services to implement accommodations and monitor outcomes.

The role requires strong English proficiency, Arabic fluency preferred, and a bachelor’s degree with a master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree and professional qualification is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; Arabic fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage coaching caseload by advising, counseling, and maintaining records for academic success.
• Coordinate accommodations with faculty, student, and unit; document processes for reasonable accommodations.
• Support incoming and newly admitted students’ accessibility concerns and coordinate intervention efforts.
• Create and distribute accommodation notices and advise students and faculty of approved accommodations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to implement academic and testing accommodations for students with special abilities.
• Consult with faculty on individual cases and provide professional development related to supporting students with documented special abilities.
• Assist in developing partnerships with external providers of accommodations and services (e.g., Braille, CART, sign language interpreters).
• Deliver presentations about accessibility services to faculty, staff, and administration.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Amiri Decision No. 13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specializing in academic, applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. UDST offers more than 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs, as well as diplomas and certificates. The university comprises five colleges: the College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, as well as specialized training centers catering to individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

With more than 777 staff and over 9,500 students, UDST is the destination of choice for applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences that incorporate innovative learning technologies. Our aim is to enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates who can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate has to:

• 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.

People Management

• Provide professional development support and perform periodic performance reviews for direct subordinates based on UDST’s Employee Performance Management framework to ensure continual high performance of employees in alignment with UDST’s mission and mandate.
• Contribute to the development of employees through identifying appropriate learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required
• Master’s degree and professional qualification is preferred
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language is preferred.