Assistant Dean/Director, Office of Accessibility Services

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks an experienced administrator to oversee the Office of Accessibility Services. The role leads programs for students, ensures ADA/ADAAA compliance, and directs testing and assistive technology services.

The position requires a counseling-related degree and four years of relevant experience, with a Master’s preferred. Responsibilities include budget oversight, funding acquisition, and collaboration with campus partners to promote inclusive resources and accommodations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required; four years' experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee initiatives and programs for students, researching policies for accommodations and ADA/ADAAA compliance.
• Advise and train university departments on accessibility issues; promote compliance and liaise with students, faculty, staff and stakeholders.
• Direct the Office of Accessibility Services main office, testing center and assistive technology center; manage budget, staff, space needs; supervise personnel and complete evaluations.
• Manage budgets, seek and secure outside funding; disperse and report expenditures; collaborate with campus partners to promote resources.
• Develop academic accommodation plans with students; provide services for various disabling conditions; maintain case notes and act as liaison between faculty and students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Department

Student Support & Transition Office of Accessibility Services

874 Traditions Way, Suite 108, Student Services Bldg, Tallahassee, FL 32304

[phone] | [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and development of initiatives and programs for students. Research and assist with the development of corresponding policies and procedures relating to the provision of accommodations, ADA/ADAAA compliance, academic testing procedures, and current and innovative technologies.
• Advises and trains University departments on accessibility issues. Promotes and monitors compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Communicates program services and maintains a high level of contact with students, faculty, staff, and internal/external University constituents. Attends corresponding community and state meetings.
• Directly oversees the Office of Accessibility Services Main Office which include the OAS Testing Center and the OAS Assistive Technology Center. Provides departmental direction and resolves issues that arise within the department. Identifies and evaluates departmental personnel issues, staffing needs, structure, and facility and space needs. Supervises and directs the work of USPS, A&P, and OPS employees and completes performance evaluations as required.
• Manages and monitors OAS budgets. Researches, secures, and administers program funding from local, state, and federal sources. Disperses and reports expenditures. Collaborates with campus partners to seek and secure outside funding sources. Works in conjunction with the Department of Student Support & Transitions to promote campus resources.
• Reviews documentation and collaborates with students to develop an academic accommodation plan. Assists in planning, developing and implementing services for students with all types of disabling conditions including learning, ADHD, mental health, medical, mobility, hearing, visual, and others. Serves as a liaison between faculty and students. Keeps current and detailed case notes within the OAS student data management system. Dean on Duty responsibilities on a rotational basis. Each Assistant and Associate Dean of Students is required to serve as the "Dean on Duty". During this time, the employee is responsible for managing all after hours crisis management situations, and triage emergency situations requiring a response from student affairs. These responses include acting independently and representing student affairs and, in some cases the entire University during very sensitive crisis situations.
• Maintains various scholarship resources offered through the OAS. Coordinates promotion, application process, chairs the scholarship committee and prepares required reports.
• Serves as the ADA Coordinator for Students. Investigates student grievances related to the ADA and advises University administration on application of federal law and emerging cases specifically related to provision of accommodations, testing center environments, and compliance with implementation technology. Coordinates University student accommodations (including academic, housing, dietary, and transportation) including the development, implementation, and monitoring of appropriate policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field and four years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred

Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated salary will be between $74,390 - $94,174, commensurate with education and experience.

Considerations

• This is an A&P position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• This position is open until filled

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.