[Job-Listings] Oklahoma City University hiring Assistant Director of Disability and Access Services

[David Andrews]

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>Hi All,
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>I am posting this on behalf of Oklahoma City 
>University, as they are in the process of trying 
>to fill the position of Assistant Director of 
>Disability and Access Services.   If you have 
>questions, please direct these to Dr. Talia 
>Carroll 
>(<mailto:tcarroll at okcu.edu>tcarroll at okcu.edu). 
>Otherwise, please submit relevant materials by 
>Sunday 11/29, as phone interviews are expected to commence next week.
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><https://jobs.silkroad.com/OKCU/StaffCareers/jobs/1092>https://jobs.silkroad.com/OKCU/StaffCareers/jobs/1092
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>Bonni Alpert, Ed.D
>Educational Consultant
>Phone: (413) 530-7404
>Website: <http://alpert-consulting.com>alpert-consulting.com
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>Assistant Director of Access
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>Professional Support Services
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>Job Location
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>2501 N Blackwelder Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
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>Tracking Code
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>2073
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>Posting Date
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>9/18/2020
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>Position Type
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>Full-Time/Regular
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>Position Summary:
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>Oklahoma City University is seeking an 
>experienced leader in disability and access 
>services to support the campus community in its 
>efforts to provide necessary support to 
>students.  The Assistant Director for Access 
>serves as the primary individual responsible for 
>coordinating and managing student university 
>disability and access support programs and 
>resources, including assessing student 
>disability accommodation requests, providing 
>direct services to students based on disability, 
>engaging in the interactive process with faculty 
>members in order to facilitate appropriate 
>academic accommodations, maintaining awareness 
>of and determining responses to disability 
>support needs across campus, including workshops and learning opportunities.Â
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>The Assistant Director is housed within the 
>Office of Diversity and Inclusion and reports to 
>the Vice President, while working closely with 
>other departments including, but not limited to 
>the Library, Housing, Student Affairs, and facilities.
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>Review of applications will begin on Friday, October 2nd.
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>Essential Functions:
>    * Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that 
> reflects the core values and the mission of the university and the department.
>    * Design, develop, and maintain a 
> comprehensive program of services to meet the 
> needs of students with disabilities within 
> federal regulations, currently accepted best 
> practices, available financial resources, and 
> thoughtful practices centering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
>    * Interpret various diagnostic reports 
> including neuropsychological, 
> psychoeducational, clinical assessments, and 
> supporting documentation provided by licensed 
> providers, to determine eligibility Advise 
> student, faculty, staff, administrators, and 
> departments on appropriate and reasonable accommodations.
>    * Create and lead educational and 
> informative workshops on topics focused on access and accessibility.
>    * Provide interpretation and assistance to 
> student, faculty, staff, administrators, and 
> departments in implementing the Americans with 
> Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitations Act.
>    * Monitor and facilitate alternative testing accommodations
>    * Work closely with Vice President to create 
> and implement policies and advise university 
> departments on up-to-date guidance to revise existing policies.
>    * Oversee and assist the progress of 
> students admitted on probation and students 
> with disabilities. Provide student success 
> resources and guidance to students who may 
> require additional academic support, including 
> development for learning strategies, 
> self-advocacy, organizational skills, time 
> management, and communication skills.
>    * Researches and evaluates best practices 
> and trends in postsecondary accessibility.
>    * Collects, compiles, and analyzes program 
> data to support assessment and other reporting needs.
>    * Participate as a member of committees and councils as needed.
>    * Responsible for high-level, independent 
> decision-making, sometimes including authority 
> to act on Vice President’s behalf.
>    * Serve as a facilitator, resource and 
> collaborator as appropriate for matters related 
> to the ADA and compliance to university 
> offices, including Office of the Provost, 
> General Counsel, Department of Human Resources, 
> Facilities, Housing, and Diversity and Inclusion.
>    * Perform other duties as assigned.
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>Physical Requirements:
>    * Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
>    * Constantly visually identifies, observes, and assesses.
>    * Frequently communicates with university constituents.
>    * Frequently remains in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting).
>    * Occasionally moves to accomplish tasks 
> and/or to get from one worksite to another.
>    * Occasionally moves common office materials.
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>The physical demands described here are 
>representative of those that must be met by an 
>employee to successfully perform the essential 
>functions of this job.  Reasonable 
>accommodations (in accordance with ADA 
>requirements) may be made, upon request, to 
>enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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>Working Conditions:
>    * Work is primarily indoors but requires the 
> incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when 
> traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
>    * Standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
>    * Some off-campus, state and regional travel may be required.
>    * Attendance at some evening and weekend events may be required.
>    * Incumbent will be exposed to frequent 
> noise caused by telephones and office machines.
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>Required Skills
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>Required:
>    * Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted 
> practices relevant to the position
>    * Demonstrated mastery of Americans with 
> Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
>    * Strong and quick analytical and problem-solving skills
>    * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
>    * Ability to adapt and be responsive to student needs
>    * Ability to exhibit a detail-oriented focus 
> and a demonstrated high level of service to faculty and students
>    * Ability to work independently with 
> high-ability for initiative-taking and organization
>    * Ability to concentrate on tasks at hand 
> amid frequent interruptions from phones, 
> students, faculty, and the general public
>    * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
>    * Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Office Suite
>    * Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects
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>Preferred:
>    * Familiarity with Accessible Information Management (AIM) platform
>    * Familiarity with higher education contexts 
> and/or ability to learn quickly
>    * Familiarity with universal design
>    * Experience making accommodation decisions at the post-secondary level.
>    * Knowledge of or experience with reviewing 
> requests for housing accommodations and/or 
> emotional support animals in consultation with 
> staff in Housing and Residence Life
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>Required Experience
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>Education:
>    * Required: A bachelor’s degree in a 
> relevant field is required in addition to a 
> minimum of two years of job-related experience 
> working with individuals with disabilities and/or in academic support areas.
>    * Preferred: A master’s degree in 
> Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Special 
> Education, Higher Education, Clinical 
> Psychology, Social Work, or related field with 
> emphasis on supporting students with 
> disabilities in post-secondary educational setting.
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>Experience:
>    * Required:Â A minimum 2 years of 
> job-related experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
>    * Preferred:Â 4-6 years of direct or 
> strongly related experience with disability and access services is preferred.
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>A suitable combination of education and 
>experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.Â
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>Additional Required Application Materials
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>Cover Letter, List of Professional References, CV or Resume
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>Benefit Eligibility
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>Available at full-time university rates
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>Scheduled Hours
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>University operations hours are 8am to 5pm, 
>Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required.
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