[Blindtlk] [Nfbmd] FW: [Jobs] Job posting: Director, Disability Services at University of Maryland UniversityCollege (Adelphi, MD

Wed Nov 16 01:58:01 UTC 2011

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Subject: [Nfbmd] FW: [Jobs] Job posting: Director,Disability 
Services at University of Maryland UniversityCollege	(Adelphi, MD
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From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
Behalf Of Hai Nguyen Ly
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:27 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: [Jobs] Job posting: Director, Disability Services at 
University of Maryland University College (Adelphi, MD

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/
Director, Disability Services
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks a 
Director, Disability Services in the Office of Institutional 
Resolution and Accessibility.  The Director is responsible for 
the coordination of support services to students and staff with 
disabilities.  The Director provides services, responds to 
inquiries regarding disability services, and coordinates with 
University faculty and management to ensure appropriate 
accommodations.  Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of 
Institutional Resolution and Accessibility, the Director works 
with a growing population of students and staff with a variety of 
disabilities and will manage the large caseload.  The Director 
will plan for the growth and scalability of the office.

Specific responsibilities include, but are limited to:
*  Disability advisory services to include recommendations and 
information on the University's accommodation process
*  Review and interpret various diagnostic assessments
*  Respond to inquiries regarding the University policies and 
procedures pertaining to disability services
*  Coordinate auxiliary aids and services
*  Collaborate with and train University faculty and staff
*  Supervise both full-time and part-time staff
*  Other job-related duties as assigned

Required education and experience: Bachelor's degree in education 
or a disability services-related area; 3 (three) years experience 
working with individuals with disabilities; application of 
Section 504 and Americans with Disabilities Act; and familiarity 
with assistive technology and software used by those with 
disabilities.  Preferred education and experience: Master's 
degree in education or a disability services-related area and an 
understanding of the unique needs of adult learners with 
disabilities; familiarity with the following: current disability 
law and best practices in providing accommodations; internet 
accessibility challenges and Section 508 compliance; excellent 
oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational 
skills; demonstrated ability in all problem-solving and 
trouble-shooting issues; be capable of prioritizing and managing 
multiple administrative tasks; and capable of working 
collaboratively in a group and/or independently.  Experience 
working in a multicultural environment is also preferred.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AND OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All submissions should include a cover letter and résumé.  UMUC 
offers an excellent benefits package to include tuition 
remission, a minimum of 25 days of leave, and a range of 
insurance options.  For detailed information, please visit: 
http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/benefits.cfm

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