Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations

University of Puget Sound; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 35,059 - 37,608; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Education benefits, including tuition coverage

Job summary

A reputable university in Tacoma seeks an Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations to manage departmental operations, ensuring compliance and providing support for students with disabilities. The role involves collaboration with staff, case management, and facilitating accommodations for students. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or experience in office operations management or customer service.
• Experience working with college-age students diagnosed with various disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations and case management for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with the Director on departmental procedures and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions.

Skills

Office operations management

Working with students with disabilities

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations

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Position Details

Assistant Director - Student Accessibility & Accommodations — University of Puget Sound

Job ID: 8435 • Location: Tacoma, WA • Work Location: This position is based in Tacoma, WA. This is an on-campus role only. • Employment type: Part Time • Regular/Temporary: Regular • Appointment: Regular, part-time (.75 FTE) position.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director works with the Director to meet SAA's mission of providing access to academics and university life on campus. It involves overseeing departmental operations, case management and staff supervision, to maintain high service standards and compliance with ADA and relevant regulations.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Make critical decisions when the Director is unreachable or on leave
• Collaborate with Director on regular review of department procedures and processes to determine effectiveness and adherence to SAA mission statement; propose procedural changes as deemed appropriate
• Assist SAA Director in management of a team of professional staff who actively foster the full and meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities at the university
• Participates in day-to-day direct student service, campus partner support, issue resolution, documentation review and caseload management
• Meet with prospective students and families to explain accommodations in higher education, clarify SAA's role and their expectations
• Collaborates with students to identify barriers to full participation in the curricular, co-curricular and housing environments and to determine appropriate accommodations through the interactive process
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic records of all student interactions, requests and accommodations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and/or several years' experience in office operations management or customer service, ideally in an educational environment.

• Ability to prioritize, anticipate need and effectively delegate tasks
• Ability to communicate concepts and procedures clearly and effectively both verbally and in written format
• Superior attention to detail, while also considering the big picture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, with the ability to work with databases specific to University needs
• Strong skills in customer service, problem solving and organization
• Experience in a diverse work environment with an appreciation of the value of diversity in a work
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field and three years of experience working directly with students with disabilities. Experience should demonstrate the ability to work with college-age students who have been diagnosed with physical, medical, psychological and learning disabilities.

• Knowledge regarding learning disabilities, ADHD, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and other conditions as well as current adaptive/assistive technology
• Strong knowledge of Section 504, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FERPA, and other state and federal laws pertaining to higher education and disability

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated range for this position is $25.45 to $27.30. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Notes on Benefits

Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits. Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits. Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

For more information on Puget Sound's non-exempt staff benefits package, visit the appropriate resources. For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit the Puget Sound HR site.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

Required Documents: Resume, Letter of Interest. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks.

University Diversity Statement

• We Acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
• We Aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
• We Act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity and to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.

How to Apply

For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound

Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries, with a strong commitment to teaching and a low student-faculty ratio.