Associate Director of Accessibility
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POSITION CODE:7536
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Academic Support and Accessibility Student Success Center
POSITION:Administrative Fulltime
SALARY RANGE: $70000 Annually Prorated
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:One 1 Year
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:BROCHURE
AVAILABLE:Immediately
POSTING DATE:March 17 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled Apply Immediately.
The Associate Director of Accessibility provides leadership and oversight for accessibility services ensuring equitable access and support for students with disabilities in compliance with federal regulations. This role focuses on enhancing the student experience by fostering an inclusive
learning environment and supporting the retention and success of students with disabilities.
Reporting to the Director of Academic Support and Accessibility the Associate Director collaborates closely with other university stakeholders to deliver integrated studentcentered support. This position serves students across multiple campuses and online programs ensuring
accessibility across curricular and cocurricular experiences.
The Associate Director directly supervises two parttime American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and two Graduate Assistants conducting field work hours providing guidance and professional development to enhance service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides oversight of the universitys accessibility services ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Fair Housing Act.
- Oversee the management and implementation of accommodation for all schools colleges and campuses within the University of Redlands excluding the Woodbury campus which has its own Director of Accessibility. Responsibilities include gathering reviewing and securely storing documentation to ensure compliance.
- Evaluates and interprets disability documentation for eligibility determination meets with students as part of the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and coordinates services for students with disabilities.
- Develops and implements policies procedures and best practices to support an inclusive and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities.
- Implements reasonable accommodations consistent with current law; identifies best practices within the field; and maintains confidentiality of records.
- Meets individually with students to discuss current accommodation assesses the need for reevaluation of accommodation fosters student selfadvocacy and promotes effective communication with instructors/staff throughout a students academic enrollment.
- Manages the coordination of academic and nonacademic accommodations including alternative testing notetaking ASL interpreting captioning alternative academic material formats and texts assistive technology and housing (including ESAs)/dining
modifications. - Utilizes Navigate (EAB) to review student information and assist students with appropriate referrals and resources.
- Supervises trains and supports two parttime American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and two Graduate Assistants ensuring highquality service delivery and professional development.
- Meets with prospective students and family members to consult and discuss the accommodations process.
- Advocates on behalf of students with faculty and staff to ensure proper facilitation of accommodations.
- Partners with the Student Affairs division and other university units to enhance student retention engagement and holistic support for students with disabilities.
- Maintains close communication with campus partners (including Residence Life and Housing Counseling Center Harvest Table Culinary Group and Facilities) regarding the provision of housing and dining accommodations and campus accessibility respectively.
- Collaborates with faculty staff and campus partners to provide guidance on accommodation universal design principles and accessibilityrelated matters. Serves as a key resource for faculty and staff on accessibilityrelated compliance inclusive teaching practices and student support strategies.
- Plans and facilitates accessibility services education programs and workshops serving as a resource to campus.
- Develops and maintains accessibility program materials websites and other technology.
- Stays informed of emerging trends legal developments and best practices in disability services and accessibility in higher education.
- Utilizes datadriven decisionmaking and assessment tools to evaluate effectiveness of services and programs and recommends improvements.
- Provides support for new student orientation and processes.
- Represents the universitys accessibility services in campuswide committees professional associations and external partnerships. Participates in the Campus Assessment Response and Education (CARE) Team.
- Performs other relevant duties as needed such as special projects programs and developmental activities.
Qualification Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to but not limited to the following:
Experience/Training/Education:
- Bachelors degree in Student Affairs Education Special Education Educational Counseling/Psychology or related fields. Masters degree preferred.
- Four years progressively responsible experience working in higher education in Student Support Services Disability Services or Student Life.
- Understanding of legal requirements of the American with Disability Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- A valid California Class C CA drivers license with a good driving record is required. Note: Outofstate licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class C drivers license must be obtained within ten 10 days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Fair Housing Act (as it pertains to Emotional Support Animals).
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Ability to apply legal and policy standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills indepth understanding of diverse groups and the ability to interact with these groups comfortably and without bias.
- Strong interest in promoting equality and diversity.
- Understanding of the crucial role academic support services play in higher education with respect to increasing student access engagement and success.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills in handling directing and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/projects and maintaining records.
- Effective supervisory interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently with little direction.
- Excellent ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations.
- Computer literacy and proficiency on Microsoft Office and various data compilation programs such as Excel.
- Commitment to students and possess welldeveloped motivational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with professionalism sensitivity and neutrality.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment when making decisions and recommendations.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Standard office and field setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Must be willing and able to travel and to work nontraditional hours including nights and weekends as required.
Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift carry and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability contact us at to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE:Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification commensurate with candidates education experience skills and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as theHiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
BACKGROUND CHECK:Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVERS LICENSE CHECK:Possession of a valid Drivers License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Drivers License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid drivers license and reflects driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS:For certain positions typically in Public Safety Facilities Athletics and Information Technology Services departments employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a preemployment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.Public Safety Officers in addition to a preemployment physical exam will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
