[Job-Listings] Employment Opportunity: Manager of Academic Accommodations: University of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA

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>Manager of Academic Accommodations: University 
>of Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, PA To: 
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>*   Manager of Academic Accommodations · 
>o         * Stouffer Commons   *   University 
>Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the 
>largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a 
>world-renowned leader in education, research, 
>and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school 
>consistently ranks among the top 10 universities 
>in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. 
>Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide 
>opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and 
>continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s 
>distinctive interdisciplinary approach to 
>scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique 
>working environment within the city of 
>Philadelphia. The University is situated on a 
>beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a 
>range of educational, cultural, and recreational 
>activities. With its historical significance and 
>landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide 
>variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the 
>perfect place to call home for work and play. 
>The University offers a competitive benefits 
>package that includes excellent healthcare and 
>tuition benefits for employees and their 
>families, generous retirement benefits, a wide 
>variety of professional development 
>opportunities, supportive work and family 
>benefits, a wealth of health and wellness 
>programs and resources, and much more. Posted 
>Job Title Manager of Academic Accommodations Job 
>Profile Title Associate Director C Job 
>Description Summary The Manager of Academic 
>Accommodations is responsible for coordinating 
>and supervising the implementation of 
>examinations and in-class accommodations for 
>Penn undergraduate, graduate, and professional 
>students with disabilities. Under the Americans 
>with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the 
>Rehabilitation Act of 1973, approved 
>accommodations must be implemented in a timely, 
>confidential manner to effectively level the 
>playing field for students with disabilities. 
>The Manager works collaboratively with the 
>Student Disability Services (SDS) staff by 
>participating in staff meetings and 
>collaborative interviews, as needed. The 
>incumbent trains and supervises two 
>Accommodation Specialists, the Associate 
>Director of Assistive Technology, and 
>student/temporary workers responsible for 
>handling assigned tasks, such as test 
>proctoring, note-taking and assorted clerical 
>tasks. The Manager utilizes Accommodate, the 
>database/case management software, to oversee 
>the exam reservation and note-taking processes; 
>coordinates arrangements for interpreting/CART 
>services; and, works collaboratively with the 
>University Life Technology Services. The Manager 
>is part of the Weingarten Center leadership 
>team. Job Description 
>Responsibilities:      *   Coordinate and 
>supervise the implementation of legally mandated 
>accommodations and auxiliary services (e.g., 
>tests, notes, CART and/or interpreting services 
>assistive technology) for Penn students with 
>disabilities as required under the ADA, Section 
>504, and University policy. Support for exam 
>accommodations may include early morning or 
>evening hours during the fall and spring 
>semesters.      *   Hire, train, and supervise 3 
>full-time Student Disability Services (SDS) 
>staff members and over 200 resource assistants 
>(student/temporary workers) responsible for 
>proctoring exams, note taking, and assorted 
>clerical tasks.      *   Utilize Accommodate 
>software to produce examination schedules and 
>create reports. Work collaboratively with 
>Information Systems and Computing and University 
>Life Technology services to ensure technology 
>for administration of exams.      *   Coordinate 
>with the SDS staff the integration of policies 
>with the delivery of legally mandated services 
>and ensure the confidentiality of highly 
>sensitive information. Develop and implement 
>office policies and procedures in collaboration 
>with the Weingarten Center 
>staff.      *   Supervise the preparation of 
>correspondence to varied audiences, including 
>faculty, staff, and students. Develop and 
>maintain accurate, detailed administrative and 
>student files. Review timesheets for direct 
>reports through WorkDay.      *   Manage 
>critical situations concerning the 
>implementation and delivery of services and 
>communications with students, faculty, and other 
>administrators.      *   Participate in Student 
>Disability Services, Weingarten Center, and 
>University Life meetings and activities. 
>Function as a resource on disability inclusion 
>and accessibility to faculty, staff, families, 
>and the university community.      *   Continue 
>to learn about evolving and changing legal 
>requirements and best practices in accessibility 
>and disability inclusion in higher 
>education.      *   Other duties as assigned. 
>Qualifications: Master’s degree in Higher 
>Education or Student Affairs, or related field, 
>plus five ­ seven years of experience working 
>with individuals wiith disabilities in an 
>educational setting, or other related 
>post-secondary educational experience. Knowledge 
>in the areas of postsecondary disability 
>accommodations and auxiliary services; 
>experience in providing disability services to 
>college students; knowledge of the learning 
>context of highly selective postsecondary 
>institutions strongly preferred. Priory 
>supervisory experience required. Excellent 
>organization, written, verbal and electronic 
>communication skills; cultural competency and 
>commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 
>Application Requirement: A Cover Letter and 
>Resume/CV are required to be considered for this 
>position. Please upload your Cover Letter where 
>it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple 
>documents are allowed. Job Location - City, 
>State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / 
>School Student Services Pay Range $50,684.00 - 
>$91,232.00 Affirmative Action Statement Penn 
>adheres to a policy that prohibits 
>discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, 
>sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, 
>creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship 
>status, age, disability, veteran status, or any 
>other legally protected class. Special 
>Requirements Background check required after a 
>conditional job offer is made. Consideration of 
>the background check will be tailored to the 
>requirements of the job. University 
>Benefits      *   Health, Life, and Flexible 
>Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive 
>medical, prescription, behavioral health, 
>dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to 
>protect you and your family’s health and 
>welfare. You can also use flexible spending 
>accounts to pay for eligible health care and 
>dependent care expenses with pre-tax 
>dollars.      *   Tuition: Take advantage of 
>Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your 
>spouse, and your dependent children can get 
>tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent 
>children are also eligible for tuition 
>assistance at other 
>institutions.      *   Retirement: Penn offers 
>generous retirement plans to help you save for 
>your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and 
>Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save 
>for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. 
>Choose from a wide variety of investment options 
>through TIAA and Vanguard.      *   Time Away 
>from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial 
>amount of time away from work during the course 
>of the year. This allows you to relax, take 
>vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover 
>from illness or injury, spend time with 
>family—whattever your personal needs may 
>be.      *   Long-Term Care Insurance: In 
>partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers 
>faculty and staff (and your eligible family 
>members) long-term care insurance to help you 
>cover some of the costs of long-term care 
>services received at home, in the community or 
>in a nursing facility. If you apply when 
>you’re newly hired, you won’t have to 
>provide proof of good health or be subject to 
>underwriting requirements. Eligible family 
>members must always provide proof of good health 
>and are subject to 
>underwriting.      *   Wellness and Work-life 
>Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our 
>faculty and staff as they balance the competing 
>demands of work and personal life. That’s why 
>we offer a wide variety of programs and 
>resources to help you care for your health, your 
>family, and your work-life 
>balance.      *   Professional and Personal 
>Development: Penn provides an array of resources 
>to help you advance yourself personally and 
>professionally.      *   University Resources: 
>As a member of the Penn community, you have 
>access to a wide range of University resources 
>as well as cultural and recreational activities. 
>Take advantage of the University’s libraries 
>and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum 
>and art galleries. There’s always something 
>going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit 
>at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater 
>presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the 
>Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few 
>examples. As a member of the Penn community, 
>you’re right in the middle of the 
>excitement—and  you and your family can enjoy 
>many of these activities for 
>free.      *   Discounts and Special Services: 
> From arts and entertainment to transportation 
>and mortgages, you'll find great deals for 
>University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn 
>arts and cultural centers and museums offer free 
>and discounted admission and memberships to 
>faculty and staff. You can also enjoy 
>substantial savings on other goods and services 
>such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, 
>cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and 
>admission to theme parks.      *   Flexible Work 
>Hours: Flexible work options offer creative 
>approaches for completing work while promoting 
>balance between work and personal commitments. 
>These approaches involve use of non-traditional 
>work hours, locations, and/or job 
>structures.      *   Penn Home Ownership 
>Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for 
>eligible employees interested in buying a home 
>or currently residing in West Philadelphia, 
>which can be used for closing costs or home 
>improvements.      *   Adoption Assistance: Penn 
>will reimburse eligible employees on qualified 
>expenses in connection with the legal adoption 
>of an eligible child, such as travel or court 
>fees, for up to two adoptions in your household. 
>​ To learn more, please visit: 
>https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay 
>David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology 
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