[nfbwatlk] DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, University of Washington job announcement, Posted June 15 2012

Mon Jun 25 18:42:37 UTC 2012

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DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
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DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Req #:

85175

Department:

STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCES-STUDENT LIFE

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

06/15/2012

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Disability Resources for Students.  The Director of Disability Resources for Students provides leadership in developing and implementing inclusively designed educational activities and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regarding access for students with disabilities. The Director will manage and supervise a team of skilled professionals who provide direct service to students, provide consultation and education for faculty, staff, student groups, prospective students, and parents regarding disability issues, and collaborate with other departments on campus to understand disability and promote inclusive environments. We are seeking a progressive leader who will collaborate with other campus leaders to actively foster the full and meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities in all University environments, develop and implement best practices in establishing strategies that facilitate student access, simplify processes, and promote inclusive design and implementation of educational activities.

Disability Resources for Students is part of the Division of Student Life.  The University of Washington is located in beautiful and diverse Seattle with world-class cultural, intellectual, athletic, and entertainment opportunities, including easy access to mountains and wilderness areas.  As an UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.

Program Administration and Leadership:
  Leads, supports, directs and supervises the daily work of a team of staff engaged in individual consultation with students to assess strategies for full inclusion, including the determination and provision of reasonable accommodations
  Leads, supports, directs and supervises the daily work of staff involved in the coordination of test administration
  Ensures the consistent creation and handling of confidential student paper and electronic files
  Confers with and advises staff, students and others in complicated or difficult situations, providing technical advice, problem-solving assistance, program goals clarification, and procedural guidance
  Fosters the development of a team approach in the provision of direct student services
  Collaborates with students to identify barriers to participation and options to achieve access; provides consultation, information, referral and support
  Provides technical and instructional assistance and support for faculty, staff, administration and students working with students with disabilities
  Oversees implementation of strategic planning, evaluation tools and metrics to measure DRS's effectiveness and monitors progress towards articulated goals
  Prepares periodic reports on program activities and achievements
  Explores, discusses and recommends professional development activities for staff
  Manages departmental budget. Develops budget proposals that reflect anticipated demand for services as well as demonstrate good fiscal stewardship
  Promotes and facilitates disability awareness, access and inclusion through training, advocacy and accommodations.
  Serves as a vital member of the Student Life leadership team

Consultation and Outreach
  Provides and coordinates DRS consultation, outreach and liaison activities with Student Life departments involved in supporting student academic success, with specific emphasis on infusing a social construction of disability and creating usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable campus environments
  Actively outreaches to staff and administrators of University offices to encourage program activities and processes that foster involvement of students with disabilities and minimize the need for individual accommodations
  Develops effective campus partnerships that further the mission and vision of the DRS
  As a subject matter expert, educates those throughout the University on issues pertaining to universal design, disability issues and reasonable accommodations
  Raises awareness of issues affecting persons with disabilities and promotes self-determination and community for persons with disabilities
  Serves on University committees
  Provides information, referral, and support to students with disabilities, faculty, staff, prospective students, and the general public

Professional Activity
  Works actively to develop and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with faculty and staff to ensure effective service delivery and promote principles of Universal Design of Instruction
  Maintains membership with relevant state and national professional organizations
  Participates in professional development activities through presentations, publications, attendance at conferences and/or related activities
  Stays abreast of national, state, and local disability-related issues

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.  For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.<http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/forms/ben-summaries/prostaff.pdf>

Requirements:

Master's Degree in a field related to teaching/education, disability studies, student development, or human services AND Four to five years working directly with people with disabilities preferably higher education setting;
  Knowledge of models of disability and inclusive educational design and their applications in higher education;
  Strong Communication Skills, including public speaking or presentations;
  Extensive knowledge and understanding of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other pertinent federal and state laws that provide for an accessible higher education experience for disabled students;
  Working knowledge of web accessibility and technologies designed for people with disabilities;
  Working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g. word processing, PowerPoint, databases);
  Excellent administration, management, and leadership skills, including policy development;
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of multicultural competency in professional context;
  Ability to work effectively with colleagues in a team environment;
  Ability to encourage creativity and innovation.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.

Desired:

  Experience managing an office responsible for providing disability services;
  Experience with budget management and strategic planning;
  Demonstrated experience in working on equity and diversity initiatives within and across different constituencies.

Condition of Employment:

Must submit letter of interest and three references.

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  The cover letter assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.

To apply:
For full consideration, applications should be received by July 9, 2012.The position will remain open until filled.  Preferred start date is September, 2012.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  To apply, go to http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/index.html and search for Req.85175.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Division of Student Life is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

A satisfactory result from a criminal background check may be required prior to hire.

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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.<http://www.washington.edu/provost/ap/eoaa/aa_policy> To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso at uw.edu<mailto:dso at uw.edu>.

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