Assistant Director, Disability Support & Accessibility

Swipejobs; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Swipejobs seeks a dedicated Disability Support Services assistant to help ensure inclusive and accessible experiences for students with disabilities. You will support the Director in compliance with ADA/ADAAA, 504, 508, and related laws, and contribute to program development, training, and outreach.

The role involves data collection, reporting, professional development, and collaboration with Residence Life and external agencies to implement housing accommodations and awareness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating disability services and accommodations.
• Understanding of ADA/ADAAA, Section 504, Section 508 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively to foster an inclusive and accessible experience for students with disabilities.
• Assist the Director of the Disability Support Services in ensuring accessibility and compliance with applicable laws.
• Assist in the development of programs, training and services, present workshops on disabilities for faculty, staff, students, and external agencies.
• Assist in researching best practices, policies, and procedures in ADA guidelines; develop systems for accommodations and services.
• Assist in data collection and development of annual and other departmental reporting requirements.
• Participate in professional development and training to stay current in disability services issues and concerns.
• Assist the director in hiring contractual employees, including interpreters.
• Provide training, supervision, and scheduling for scribes.
• Collaborate with Residence Life to implement approved housing accommodation.
• Assist with special programs such as Disability Awareness Month, Student Orientation and Onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with Workforce Recruitment Program for students with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain liaison with secondary school systems and external agencies that prepare students for post-secondary.
• Review documentation and conduct intake interviews to determine eligibility for services and provide appropriate accommodation.
• Diffuse and mediate difficult issues between students, faculty, and external stakeholders or parents of students receiving services.
• Determine appropriate assistive technology and training programs for students with disabilities.
• Advocate to ensure equal access for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with campus support services to ensure access to counseling, tutoring, career services, veteran's affairs, Title IX, etc.
• Other related duties as assigned by Director of Disability Support Services.

Skills

Disability services

ADA compliance

Job description

Swipejobs seeks a dedicated Disability Support Services assistant to help ensure inclusive and accessible experiences for students with disabilities. You will support the Director in compliance with ADA/ADAAA, 504, 508, and related laws, and contribute to program development, training, and outreach.

The role involves data collection, reporting, professional development, and collaboration with Residence Life and external agencies to implement housing accommodations and awareness programs.