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> Maximizing options for independence for persons with disabilities.
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> From: MT Schweickert-Stary [mailto:mt.schweickert-stary at csueastbay.edu]
> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:20 AM
> To: Liz Pazdral
> Subject: Disabilty Resource Director - job announcement
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> https://abaweb.csueastbay.edu/HR/hrapps/empOppDesc.cfm?recnumb=003192
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> #003192-Director, Disability Resource Center, Administrator II, Student
> Disability Resource Center, Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 time base, 40 
> hrs/wk)
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> #003192-Director, Disability Resource Center, Administrator II,
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> California State University, East Bay, is located in the East Bay Hills
> overlooking San Francisco Bay. A public university founded in 1957, it is
> one of 23 universities of the California State University System. The
> campus, with an enrollment of 14,000 students, is noted for its excellence
> in education as well as its beauty and proximity to all major Bay Area
> cities. The campus community benefits from an increasingly multicultural
> environment characteristic of metropolitan universities, and maintains a
> strong commitment to diversity issues. The campus is planning for an
> aggressive program to modernize its building infrastructure to accommodate 
> a
> significant increase in enrollment. The main campus has over 1.4 million
> square feet of building space on more than 280 acres of land.
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> The Disability Resource Center (DRC) ensures that the CSUEB's campus 
> climate
> is inclusive and ensures accommodation in all areas of learning, working 
> and
> living. DRC provides the University with resources, education and services
> for people with disabilities. Project IMPACT (PI), a student support
> services program within DRC helps to improve and sustain retention and
> graduation of students with disabilities. The PI program serves an average
> of 125 students per year and is funded by the U.S. Department of 
> Education.
> The Workability-IV (WA-IV) Program provides job preparation, job
> development, and job placement for students with disabilities that are
> clients of the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) to assist 
> them
> in transitioning from school to work. The College Link Program (CLP) is a
> pilot project that is designed to provide socialization, independence and
> academic support assistance to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder 
> (ASD)
> that are transitioning from High School to College.
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> Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President, Risk 
> Management
> and Internal Control, the Director of the Disability Resource Center is
> responsible for programmatic, fiscal, and personnel management and 
> provides
> leadership to the above programs. In addition, the position provides
> leadership by managing the operations of the Disability Resource Center
> (DRC) to meet its program objectives; provides consultation and leadership
> in areas of technology accessibility; provide information and consultation
> to faculty and staff regarding academic accomodation; promote universal
> design in facilities, in communication and in instruction as it relates to
> the DRC's goals and objectives; disability awareness training; mental 
> health
> and wellness initiatives; facilities access review; emergency evacuation 
> and
> safety; and compliance with federal and state disability-related laws and
> statutes as well as instructional, programmatic, physical and curriculum
> modifications. This position works closely with the Director of Equity and
> Diversity to ensure reasonable accomodation for employees. Coordinate
> training and development for DRC staff and University faculty, staff and
> students on matters related to persons with disabilities. Manage 
> Workability
> IV Contract and College Link Program (CLP). Provide leadership to 
> TRIO/SSS,
> Project IMPACT grant.
>
> A Masters degree with significant progressively responsible experience in
> disability-related services. Preference will be given to those with direct
> experience leading student disability services in an institution of higher
> education and with experience in the administration of federal grants. The
> successful candidate will have excellent communication skills including
> written and electronic media, demonstrated leadership skills with the
> ability to collaborate with stakeholder groups, strong analytical and
> problem solving skills, and relevant background in the application of the
> ADA, other federal legislation and state disability statutes. A background
> that includes familiarity with best practices in serving students with
> psychological and other emergent disabilities is helpful. Strong budgetary
> and management skills and experience with data collection and analysis are
> also helpful. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a 
> diverse
> student, faculty, and campus community is essential.
>
> This is a position in the CSU - Management Personnel Plan (MPP), and 
> serves
> at the pleasure of the President.
>
> Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
>
> CSUEB is an equal opportunity employer - the university especially 
> welcomes
> and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
>
> DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
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> Mary-Therese "MT" Schweickert-Stary
> Disability Resource Counselor
> Student Disability Resource Center, CSU East Bay
> Phone/TTY: (510) 885-3868
> Fax: (510) 885-4775
> Website: http://wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/sdrc
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