Assistant Director, Regional Disability Services

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University’s Miller Center for Disability Services seeks a Regional Student Disability Services Assistant Director to lead accessibility initiatives and implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. This role reports to the Miller Center Director and collaborates with campus partners to promote inclusive practices.

Responsibilities include overseeing regional campus operations, supervising staff, maintaining AIM case management, coordinating accommodated testing, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of related experience in disability services or higher education.
• Direct experience with AIM (Access Information Management) and disability accommodations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily regional campus operations in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assists with staff training, supervision, and development of accommodation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Coordinates campus-wide programming to promote disability access and inclusion.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

ADA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

AIM (Access Information Management)

Job description

Job Summary

The Regional Student Disability Services Assistant Director is a member of the Miller Center for Disability Services leadership team. This position is responsible for implementing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and leading accessibility initiatives in collaboration with campus partners. The position reports to the Miller Center Director and has a dotted reporting line to the Regional Senior Assistant Dean.

Essential Duties

• Oversees daily office operations for the Regional campus in partnership with the Miller Center Director.
• Assists the Miller Center Director with staff training and supervision, develops and implements disability accommodation procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of disability law and accessibility best practices.
• Serves on university committees and workgroups to promote disability access & inclusion.
• Provides database administration for the Miller Center electronic case management system AIM (Access Information Management).
• Oversees administration of accommodated testing upon faculty request.
• Oversees process to ensure advance planning of accessible course material for students with vision and hearing disabilities.
• Provides ongoing case management and advocacy for approximately 250-500 registered students with disabilities.
• Coordinates campus-wide programming to promote disability access and inclusion.
• Responds to faculty inquiries regarding procedures and best practices for providing student accommodations, other duties as assigned.
• Engages with diverse individuals in a culturally conscious manner.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling or related field, with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Direct experience with AIM (Access Information Management).
• Prior experience working in a college disability service office.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Written, verbal and interpersonal proficiency.
• Knowledge of computers and office applications.
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws (i.e., ADA).
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to support all students.

Salary

Position Salary Minimum: $55,000; Position Salary Maximum: $59,000 (Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience).

Other Requirements

Criminal background check is required.

Reasonable Accommodation

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.